Topic: Military Terminology

4 chapters across the catalog

Unpack It
Episode 1600 2:41 - 6:22

1600: Unpack It

Hamas GoPro Footage, American Military Terminology Analysis

A viral 10-minute compendium of Hamas violence, filmed via GoPro cameras, is analyzed for potential Western influence. A military source notes the use of the phrase "send it" immediately after an RPG is fired, identifying it as specific American military slang with no direct Arabic equivalent. The segment explores the possibility of external involvement or the "gamification" of combat footage designed to appeal to a younger, gaming-centric audience.

Slime Mold
Episode 1442 53:51 - 58:20

1442: Slime Mold

The Concept of Military Aid Packages

The hosts analyze the Pentagon's frequent use of the word "package" to describe military aid. They question why this specific terminology has become prevalent and whether it refers to financial bundles or physical shipments. They joke about John Kirby's delivery and the lack of direct answers provided during NPR interviews.

Party Boat
Episode 794 2:34:15 - 2:37:47

794: Party Boat

Joni Ernst, Tulsi Gabbard, War on Women Rhetoric

Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa is praised for her rebuttal to the "war on women" narrative, citing her own military service as a combat veteran. The hosts also discuss Representative Tulsi Gabbard and engage in a humorous tangent defining various slang terms for women of different ages, such as "MILF," "Cougar," and "Major."