Topic: Nicholas Kristof

7 chapters across the catalog

We Kill
Episode 919 1:32:55 - 1:35:29

919: We Kill

Hillary Clinton, Women in the World Summit

Hillary Clinton spoke at the Women in the World Summit, wearing what she described as a "citizen hat" resembling a "pussyhat." She criticized male politicians for their stance on maternity care and accused Vladimir Putin of interfering in the U.S. election because he is "not exactly fond of strong women." The hosts interpret her comments as a pivot toward a potential run for Mayor of New York.

Bias Response Team
Episode 907 2:20:16 - 2:22:51

907: Bias Response Team

Nicholas Kristof's "Deadly Husbands" Op-Ed and Glenn Greenwald

The New York Times published an op-ed by Nicholas Kristof claiming that "husbands are deadlier than terrorists" due to firearm access. Meanwhile, Glenn Greenwald appeared on *Democracy Now* to discuss the "deep state." The hosts briefly digress into a discussion about whether Greenwald's facial appearance is due to Bell's Palsy or a "Mandela Effect" shift in their memory of him.

Hitler's Playbook
Episode 906 29:53 - 35:24

906: Hitler's Playbook

Nicholas Kristof, 250th Amendment, Trump Removal Theory

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof proposed using Section 4 of the 25th Amendment as a "cleaner route" than impeachment to remove Donald Trump from office. The process would require a majority of the cabinet and the Vice President to declare the President unfit, followed by a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress. The feasibility of this "cabinet mutiny" is dismissed as a pipe dream given the loyalty of Trump's hand-picked officials.

Climate Justice Cancelled
Episode 776 1:28:01 - 1:31:45

776: Climate Justice Cancelled

Nicholas Kristof, Syrian Refugee Polls and Saudi Financing

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof compares opposition to Syrian refugees to the 1939 refusal to admit Jewish children, invoking "Godwin's Law." A Bloomberg poll shows 53% of Americans oppose taking in 10,000 Syrian refugees. Additionally, reports surface that Saudi Arabia has the highest number of ISIS supporters on Twitter, while Hillary Clinton calls for Arab nations to stop their citizens from funding extremists.

Acquisition Malpractice
Episode 381 1:56:30 - 1:58:57

381: Acquisition Malpractice

Nicholas Kristof, Media Access and Syria Propaganda

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is critiqued for his comments regarding the difficulty of "galvanizing" international action without professional television footage from Syria. The hosts suggest Kristof is a "shill" for interventionist policies, comparing his role to George Clooney's activism. The discussion highlights the use of cell phone video as a tool for creating "critical mass" for UN and Arab League intervention.

Self Radicalize!
Episode 293 2:01:32 - 2:04:31

293: Self Radicalize!

Nicholas Kristof, Rwanda and Sudan Humanitarianism

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is criticized for his views on humanitarian intervention, specifically regarding the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The discussion suggests that Kristof's advocacy for "convenient" humanitarianism in places like Sudan is influenced by intelligence agency interests.