5 chapters across the catalog
A listener identified as Dr. John Allen sent a critical email accusing the program of failing to show outrage over "Zio-terrorism." The email claimed the global conflict is a binary struggle of "Zionists versus humans," dating back to the Ottoman Empire. The hosts used the message to illustrate how individuals become "spun up" over distant geopolitical issues while ignoring domestic problems like homelessness.
An investigation into the common media claim that Vladimir Putin intends to restore the Russian Empire. The segment notes a lack of direct quotes from Putin supporting this specific goal, suggesting it is an extrapolation by Western and Ukrainian officials.
A clip from *The Simpsons* depicts a secret conclave of media executives inventing a "phony baloney crisis" to keep Americans glued to their televisions. The fictional "House Cat Flu" is used as a satirical parallel to the current media coverage of the coronavirus. The hosts use the clip to highlight their belief that social networks and AI are being used to control the public narrative.
CNN host Don Lemon discussed his personal connection to Jussie Smollett, recounting a cameo appearance on the show Empire where the two met. Lemon detailed receiving texts from Smollett's friend while the actor was in the hospital and speaking directly with him. Despite the personal link, Lemon noted that many in the LGBTQ and African American communities expressed skepticism regarding the veracity of Smollett's claims from the beginning.
Baron Hilton's announcement that 97% of his fortune will go to charity is analyzed through the lens of the "society of the spectacle." Media coverage has focused almost exclusively on how this affects Paris Hilton's inheritance rather than the philanthropic impact of the multi-billion dollar donation.
