Topic: Norton

A personal anecdote describes a meeting with Washington, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton at a film screening hosted by Wendell Potter circa 2010. The event focused on the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, though the storyteller expresses a negative impression of Norton and the legislative promises made at the time. The narrative highlights Norton's role as a non-voting representative of the district.

Congress passes a funding measure that cuts $1.1 billion from the District of Columbia's budget. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton criticize the move, stating it will force the termination of programs and furloughs for first responders. Norton argues the cut is illogical as D.C.'s budget is raised through local taxes and fees rather than federal funds.

President Biden announced he would sign a Republican-led resolution to overturn the DC Council's revised criminal code, which sought to lower penalties for carjackings. This move is seen as a political pivot for Biden ahead of 2024 to avoid being labeled "soft on crime." The decision also complicates the ongoing push for DC statehood, as it reinforces the federal government's oversight of the district's local laws.

Extreme heat in the United Kingdom caused the runway at RAF Brize Norton to melt, forcing the suspension of military flights. Meanwhile, a series of fires in California and Europe are scrutinized for potential arson rather than spontaneous combustion from heat. The discussion explores the psychological profile of arsonists and the frequency of human-started fires during climate emergencies.

Schools in Norton, Massachusetts, have deployed K-9 units trained to detect the scent of COVID-19 in classrooms and libraries. The dogs, named Huntah and Duke, signal the presence of the virus by sitting next to bookshelves or desks. The hosts criticize the practice as traumatizing for children and a form of security theater.

Hillary Clinton appeared on The Graham Norton Show and suggested she is being "deluged" with requests to enter the 2020 presidential race. While she claimed no immediate plans to run, she emphasized her intent to remain active in the political arena.

Tech evangelist Robert Scoble faces allegations of sexual harassment following a Medium post by Quinn Norton. Scoble initially attributed his behavior to past struggles with alcoholism and his 12-step recovery process, but new allegations suggest more recent incidents. The hosts discuss the impact of these revelations on Scoble's career and the broader Silicon Valley culture.

A critique of the Amazon pilot "Good Girls Revolt," which is set in 1969. The hosts point out numerous historical inaccuracies, including the use of the word "newbie" and incorrect slang for smoking marijuana. They are particularly amused by the inclusion of a character portraying a young Eleanor Holmes Norton and a scene where the female characters examine their own anatomy with compact mirrors.

Rachel Maddow's coverage of the Ferguson police "rioting" is criticized, followed by an analysis of comments from non-voting Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Norton suggests that the lack of black elected officials in Ferguson may be due to election fraud or rigging. The discussion posits that the demographic mismatch between the police force and the community is being used as a catalyst for federalizing local law enforcement.

Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton apologized to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen during a congressional hearing, defending his reputation against Republican accusations. She characterized the investigation into missing emails as "conspiracy hunting" and praised Koskinen's history as a "turnaround artist" for government agencies. The hearing highlighted the deep partisan divide over the IRS targeting scandal and the "Lerner crash."

John C. Dvorak recounts his personal history with John McAfee, describing him as a marketing genius who popularized the concept of computer viruses. The discussion follows McAfee's trajectory from tech wealth to his legal troubles in Belize and his recent public appearances.

A critique of the tech show Tekzilla leads into a technical tip for Linux users regarding the podcast downloader Moreau. PR associate Beck Fry provides advice on renaming podcast folders to avoid spaces, which can cause issues in Linux environments. The hosts reflect on the evolution of tech television from TechTV to modern web shows like This Week in Tech.

The discussion continues regarding the Benghazi investigation and the defense of Susan Rice by the House Democratic Caucus. The hosts criticize Eleanor Holmes Norton for injecting race and gender into the debate. They also mock an article in The Economist that dismissed the possibility of a cover-up.

Janet Napolitano cited a Norton study claiming that cybercrime costs $114 billion annually, a figure she suggested could actually be as high as $400 billion when including infrastructure repairs. Critics argue that using data from an antivirus company like Norton is a conflict of interest, as the company benefits from exaggerated threat assessments. The Department of Homeland Security is accused of using these inflated numbers to lobby for more funding and personnel.

While experiencing Skype connection issues, the hosts critique the members of the House Oversight Committee. They specifically mock Elijah Cummings and Eleanor Holmes Norton, referring to them with derogatory nicknames like "Egghead" and "Blowhard." The segment concludes with a brief reconnection to resolve audio dropouts.

The hosts play a voicemail from D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton in which she appears to solicit campaign contributions from a lobbyist by highlighting her power over a Homeland Security project. They criticize the lack of media coverage regarding this potential extortion and mention that the audio was originally uncovered by Andrew Breitbart.

The Eurovision Song Contest is organized by the European Broadcasting Union and involves complex political voting blocs, such as Greece and Cyprus consistently trading maximum points. While the contest is named Eurovision, it includes non-European countries like Israel and recently featured veteran singer Engelbert Humperdinck representing the United Kingdom. Sweden's victory is noted as ironic given the country does not use the Euro currency.

Two years after the Haitian earthquake, hundreds of thousands remain in tent camps while billions in aid money remain unaccounted for. The fundraising platform CrowdRise, supported by celebrities like Sean Penn and Sarah Silverman, is criticized for "gamifying" charity and charging high transaction fees. The organization is described as a money-making venture that uses celebrity raffles to distract from the lack of transparency regarding where the funds are actually spent.

An audio clip of D.C. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton features a severe stammering episode during a public statement. The hosts document the peculiar nature of the speech pattern, comparing it to other "stammering Democrats" they have tracked, and suggest it may be a sign of stress or deception.

Actor Edward Norton is featured in a United Nations campaign for the International Year of Biodiversity. The hosts critique Norton's delivery and the underlying "tipping point" rhetoric of the UN report. They investigate CrowdRise, a charitable platform co-founded by Norton, noting that it takes a percentage of donations as a for-profit entity.