Topic: Mormonism

The success of 23-year-old independent journalist Nick Shirley is credited with exposing stories that legacy media ignores, such as Somali-linked fraud in Minnesota. The discussion contrasts Shirley's "pavement journalism" with the sedentary nature of modern mainstream reporting. His work is framed as a necessary alternative to a compromised media landscape that often smears investigators as racist to protect political figures like Tim Walz.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox appeared on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to discuss the radicalization of the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect. Cox described the suspect as a "4.0 student" who was influenced by "dark corners of the internet" and Reddit culture. The Governor's background in Utah, a state with significant data center infrastructure and deep ties to the intelligence community, is noted as relevant to his perspective on digital threats.

The Red Book records a prediction of a massive oil strike in or around Cyprus. Political forecasting for the 2012 election suggests Mitt Romney will lead the Republican ticket with Rick Perry as the vice-presidential candidate to provide an evangelical balance to Romney's Mormonism.

Countess Kim is promoted to Duchess Kim, Keeper of the Nutty Fluffers, following a $2,000 donation. Another producer shares a personal story of successfully coming off SSRI medication after years of listening to the show's critiques of the drugs. The segment also touches on LDS culture in Utah, including references to green jello and cherry Coke.

Elko, Nevada is currently experiencing a massive infestation of "Mormon crickets," which eat their own dead and create hazardous road conditions. The hosts suggest the name is a derogatory "op" against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who have requested not to be called Mormons. They speculate this could be an intelligence community jab related to the NSA's presence in Utah.

Utah is leading the United States in the implementation of mobile digital IDs, which are being marketed as a convenient alternative to physical driver's licenses. While officials claim the technology allows users to share only necessary information, critics argue it is a gateway to a comprehensive digital wallet that will eventually integrate health data and vaccine status.

NPR reports on the "existential crisis" facing Broadway, leading to scripts being rewritten for "racial justice." The Book of Mormon, created by the South Park team, underwent a two-week workshop to change lines that cast members felt were racist. The hosts critique the trend of altering established works to fit modern "woke" sensibilities, questioning if the original creators truly support these changes.

David Forrest (Sir Sorted Out) from Friendswood, Texas, compares the current COVID-19 social pressure to his experience leaving the Mormon Church in 2009. He notes the similar "don't question, just have faith" mentality. As a contractor facing potential termination from a telecom giant due to mandates, he offers electrical and generator services to the Houston community.

Jethro Jones, a former school principal, discusses how the pandemic might force positive changes in education. He promotes his new project, SDL Academy, and mentions the "Green Jello and Carrots" dessert common in the LDS community.

Listeners request "karma" for various health issues, including cancer and bone marrow transplants. A donor named Sir Side Real discusses his Mormon upbringing and requests "green jello with carrot shavings" at the roundtable. Another report from Pittsburgh mentions a meetup featuring the "Mac and Gold" food truck, leading to a discussion about the origin of the show's "Mac and Cheese" jingle.

A large group of producers send in $88.88 donations to celebrate the hosts' wedding anniversary. Two long-time supporters, Andrew and David Langford, are knighted as Sir Andrew and Sir Side Real. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "roundtable menu," featuring items like green jello and sashimi. The hosts reiterate the importance of the "Value for Value" system in maintaining the show's independence.

Executive Producer Dave Duncan contributes $333.33 and provides a detailed note about the recruitment of Mormons by the CIA, FBI, and NSA at BYU. He explains that Mormons are often targeted for recruitment because they typically lack "vices" like drugs or alcohol that could compromise agents. The note also touches on the political divide among Mormons regarding Donald Trump, Mitt Romney, and Mike Lee.

The hosts speculate on a connection between the Mormon Church and anti-Trump intelligence operations, noting that figures like Evan McMullin, Mitt Romney, and Mike Lee all have ties to BYU. They discuss the church's massive genealogical database and the proximity of the NSA data center in Utah as potential components of a "spook" operation.

Sir Moser the Mosarian is knighted following a $333.33 donation. He detailed a series of coincidences involving the number 33, including his car odometer and a Google Maps estimate for the Austin meetup. Other donors include Dave the Mormon and Miss Jamie of the Highway, a pilot and ham radio operator.

Psychological warfare expert Steve Pieczenik argues that the Kavanaugh hearings are a "circus of buffoonery" masking a deeper collusion among Yale University alumni. Pieczenik highlights that key figures including Kavanaugh, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, and FBI Director Christopher Wray all share Yale pedigrees. He suggests this "geriatric unit" of Ivy League elites and "sociopaths" maintains a stranglehold on American governance regardless of political party.

The Mormon Church (LDS) announced it will end its 100-year relationship with the Boy Scouts of America by the end of 2019. The split follows the BSA's policy changes regarding inclusive membership. The church plans to launch its own global youth development program to replace the scouting curriculum.

The Mormon Church (LDS), which makes up 20% of the Boy Scouts' membership, announced it will leave the organization to start its own youth program by 2020. This follows the BSA's policy changes regarding gay and transgender members. Analysts suggest the decision to admit girls is a desperate move by the BSA to replace the massive loss of Mormon youth members.

The hosts perform a "television producer" deconstruction of the Miss America pageant. They praise a ventriloquist act but critique the overall selection of contestants, noting that "genuine beauties" are often overlooked. Cara Mund of North Dakota is crowned the winner, though the hosts compare her appearance to Marie Osmond and Miley Cyrus.

The hosts discuss AncestryDNA commercials that encourage people to identify as "everything" rather than having a specific national identity. They note that Ancestry.com is owned by the Mormon Church, which they claim is building the world's largest database of human genetic and genealogical information.

A listener provides feedback on candidate Evan McMullin, clarifying that the LDS Church maintains political neutrality and does not fund specific candidates. There is speculation that McMullin, a former CIA officer, is being used to split the conservative vote in states like Utah and Arizona.