4 chapters across the catalog
History of Plato's Retreat and 1970s Sexual Revolution
A discussion of 1970s "wild parties" highlights Plato's Retreat, a notorious swingers club in New York City that became a symbol of the sexual revolution. Writer Buck Henry famously documented the club's activities for Playboy magazine. The era of organized public orgies largely ended in the mid-1980s due to the onset of the AIDS epidemic.
John Bolton, Fart Sniffing Club Rumors, AI Fact Checking
A recurring rumor regarding former National Security Advisor John Bolton and a supposed "fart sniffing club" in New York is discussed. An AI assistant named "Error" is consulted to verify the claim, reporting that there is no credible evidence or reports to support the story. The hosts debate the reliability of AI in debunking or confirming obscure urban legends.
Donald Trump on Tariffs and Dollar Reserve Status
Donald Trump addressed the Economic Club of New York, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. He argued that the threat of tariffs can be used as a diplomatic tool to ensure other nations continue to honor the dollar. Trump also criticized the use of sanctions and the removal of Russia from the SWIFT system as potentially damaging to the dollar's global dominance.
Klaus von Bülow Necrophilia Allegations, Elite Secret Societies
A tangent explores allegations from a tell-all book regarding Klaus von Bülow and a secret necrophilia club in New York City. The anecdote suggests that certain elites and public figures had unauthorized access to mortuaries. The hosts discuss how such behaviors are often suppressed or dismissed as impossible within high-society circles.
