Topic: Occidental College

6 chapters across the catalog

End of an Era
Episode 1038 37:39 - 43:27

1038: End of an Era

Rising Star Biography Explores Barack Obama's Early Life

Historian David Garrow's biography, "Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama," details the former President's relationship with openly gay professor Lawrence Goldyn at Occidental College. The book includes a letter where Obama allegedly discussed considering a same-sex relationship before deciding it would be too challenging. The hosts discuss the implications of these revelations and the hypocrisy of political narratives regarding sexual identity and choice.

Roundly Debunked
Episode 932 2:43:17 - 2:46:43

932: Roundly Debunked

Campus Rape Documentary, Occidental College, and Due Process

A teaser for an upcoming segment on campus rape culture focuses on a case at Occidental College. The hosts describe how a male student was expelled based on a "rape profile" despite evidence of consensual sex in text messages. They cite Stuart Taylor's book "The Campus Rape Fantasy" and criticize the lack of due process in university sexual assault tribunals.

Barry's Choice
Episode 925 2:37:10 - 2:41:17

925: Barry's Choice

Barack Obama Biography "Rising Star," Gay Identity Discussion

David Garrow's new biography of Barack Obama, "Rising Star," details the former president's relationship with an openly gay professor, Lawrence Goldyn, at Occidental College. The book claims Obama "considered gayness" but decided a same-sex relationship would be "less challenging." The hosts discuss the hypocrisy of this "choice" within the context of modern identity politics.

Shunt Unit
Episode 791 1:14:59 - 1:22:28

791: Shunt Unit

Obama's California Smog Claims and Technical Difficulties

President Obama's claims about 1970s California air pollution are scrutinized for historical accuracy. While Obama claimed the smog was as bad as modern Beijing during Ronald Reagan's governorship, records show Reagan left office in 1975, years before Obama arrived at Occidental College in 1979. A brief technical pause occurs to replace a battery during the fact-checking process.

Krazy Karzai Kums Klean
Episode 189 1:19:41 - 1:24:35

189: Krazy Karzai Kums Klean

Obama Press Restrictions and Academic Background Questions

The hosts discuss reports from the Rock Creek Free Press regarding a list of forbidden questions for the White House Press Corps. They explore allegations that Obama's academic career at Chicago Law School was facilitated by political pressure and speculate on his potential background as a CIA asset.

The Heroin Boot And You
Episode 163 1:33:32 - 1:37:43

163: The Heroin Boot And You

Obama Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Eligibility Review

The U.S. Supreme Court, led by Justice Antony Scalia, has reportedly agreed to hear arguments regarding President Obama's legal eligibility to serve, following a lawsuit by Leo Donofrio. The case involves claims that Obama received financial aid as a foreign student from Indonesia while attending Occidental College under the name Barry Sotoro. Additionally, the White House Press Corps has allegedly been instructed to avoid questions regarding Obama's past employment with Business International Corporation.