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Representative Nancy Pelosi is shouted down by "Dreamers" during a press conference in San Francisco. The protesters use the "mic check" technique from Occupy Wall Street to demand a "clean" DACA bill without border security trade-offs. The hosts analyze the audio, noting the protesters' anger over the "deportation machine" they claim was built by Democrats.
Mic Check Phenomenon, Subversive Operations, George Soros
The "mic check" protest method is analyzed as a form of self-brainwashing where participants parrot propaganda in unison. The hosts suggest that the DACA protest was a "subversive operation" potentially funded by figures like George Soros. They express surprise that news services did not air the full audio of the protesters' specific grievances against Pelosi.
Climate Protests, Mic Check Gimmicks and Activist Demands
Climate activists in Paris utilized "mic check" techniques popularized by the Occupy movement to voice grievances against the COP21 agreement. Protesters argued that the deal is insufficient and demanded direct financial compensation from developed nations for environmental damages.
The hosts process various listener donations, including a "mic check" themed contribution. They address pronunciation corrections for the Gigliotti family and discuss a listener's suggestion for survival gear ahead of the "Mayan zombie apocalypse."
Occupy Movement Mic Check of Ron Paul and Barack Obama
The "mic check" protest tactic used by the Occupy movement is discussed. The hosts compare Ron Paul's calm response to being mic-checked with President Obama's seemingly confused reaction during a separate event. They mock Obama's subsequent attempt to incorporate the protesters' chants into his teleprompter-led speech.
Ron Paul Media Bias, Michele Bachmann Mic Check
Fox News and Sean Hannity are accused of intentionally marginalizing Ron Paul's strong polling numbers in Iowa. The discussion also covers the "mic check" protest tactic used by the Occupy movement to disrupt political speeches, specifically highlighting an incident involving Michele Bachmann. The hosts praise the effectiveness of the tactic in disrupting traditional political messaging.
The Occupy movement has seen a rise in "human microphone" weddings in Philadelphia and appearances by activists like Angela Davis in Oakland. The "mic check" tactic was notably used to disrupt a speech by Governor Scott Walker in Chicago. The hosts praise the effectiveness of the tactic in frightening "elitists" and disrupting formal events.
