Topic: Mount Vernon

2 chapters across the catalog

Internet of Dogs
Episode 1480 2:11:39 - 2:13:52

1480: Internet of Dogs

Population Shifts, LIFO Scripture and Majority Rule

A Democratic caller on C-SPAN argues that current political battles over voting and abortion are attempts to prevent a future where Caucasians are no longer the majority. The caller cites scripture, stating "the first will be last and the last will be first," which the hosts jokingly link to the "LIFO" (Last In, First Out) accounting principle.

Chubby Hitler
Episode 517 1:35:30 - 1:39:07

517: Chubby Hitler

Mount Vernon Talking Cameras, Surveillance and Vandalism

Mount Vernon, New York, has installed solar-powered, motion-activated cameras in city parks that verbally warn trespassers they are being photographed for prosecution. While officials claim the $6,000 units are necessary to deter vandalism, residents argue the funds should be spent on improving park facilities. The justification that "if you're not doing anything wrong, don't worry" is criticized as a standard authoritarian trope.