Topic: National Day Of Service

2 chapters across the catalog

"Hunker Down"
Episode 334 1:56:50 - 2:01:55

334: "Hunker Down"

National Day of Service and 9-11 Commemoration

President Obama designates September 11th as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance," calling on Americans to participate in community projects like hammering shingles and assembling care packages. The hosts criticize the move as a way to keep the public busy and "serve" the government rather than focusing on job creation. The website Serve.gov is highlighted as an expensive government project promoting this initiative.

Phasers on Stun
Episode 234 28:24 - 34:16

234: Phasers on Stun

September 11 Memorial Speeches and National Day of Service Meme

Michelle Obama and Laura Bush delivered speeches in Shanksville to commemorate the passengers of Flight 93. The hosts analyze the "service" meme, noting that the Obama administration has officially designated September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. They question the logistics of cell phone calls made from the planes in 2001 and the lack of footage showing families waiting at LAX.