4 chapters across the catalog
Climate Change Hurricane Naming, Political Satire, Austin Weather
A satirical campaign proposes naming hurricanes after politicians who deny climate change, such as "Hurricane Marco Rubio" or "Hurricane Michelle Bachman." The hosts find the newscaster-style videos hilarious but note that the current hurricane season has been relatively mild. They also comment on the 105-degree temperatures in Austin, Texas.
Comedian Bill Maher is criticized for a segment where he mocked conservative objections to the HPV vaccine and Plan B. Maher argued that conservatives view STDs and unwanted pregnancies as "natural punishments" for sexual activity. The hosts deconstruct Maher's use of a laugh track and his attacks on figures like Ron Paul and Michelle Bachman regarding medical freedom and parental rights.
Republican Primary Debates and Media Ratings Bonanza
The Republican primary debates are described as a high-ratings "American Gladiators" style show for networks like CNN. Aaron Burnett and other analysts are criticized for ignoring Occupy Las Vegas protesters outside the venue. The hosts mock the theatrical nature of the event, including the wardrobe and the aggressive behavior of candidates like Michelle Bachmann.
Fox News "Lone Wolf" and "Web Savvy" Terrorist Memes
The hosts analyze a Fox News segment featuring Michelle Bachman that introduces the "New Al-Qaeda" branding. They identify several media memes being pushed, including the threat of "web savvy" American-born terrorists and "lone wolf" attackers.
