Topic: Oakland Zoo

2 chapters across the catalog

Liberal World Order
Episode 1051 2:08:36 - 2:11:09

1051: Liberal World Order

Oakland Zoo Gondola Glitch, Clip of the Day

A "digital glitch" caused visitors at the Oakland Zoo to be suspended in Swiss-made, state-of-the-art gondolas for 30 minutes. The hosts highlight the irony of a high-tech failure occurring in the heart of Silicon Valley. They play a "glitch" themed song and award the report a "borderline clip of the day" for its repetitive use of the word.

Power & Gossip
Episode 708 1:58:06 - 2:01:10

708: Power & Gossip

Oakland Zoo Feeding Program, Linguistic Annoyances

A report on a public feeding program at the Oakland Zoo, where visitors can provide produce for elephants and other herbivores, is used to highlight a linguistic pet peeve. The hosts express irritation at the frequent use of the word "veggies" in news reporting, viewing it as demeaning and juvenile.