6 chapters across the catalog
The hosts compare the handful of deaths attributed to vaping (often linked to illicit vitamin E acetate) to the 400,000 annual deaths caused by traditional cigarette smoking. They argue the media ignores this comparison to serve lobbying interests. The discussion touches on historical lobbying in the liquor industry, specifically citing Orrin Hatch’s efforts to restrict interstate wine shipping.
Senator Orrin Hatch was confronted by protesters, including comedian Amy Schumer, in a Senate elevator. Hatch told the women to "grow up," which sparked further outrage. The hosts mock the "enraged" tone of the protesters and the sense of entitlement displayed during the confrontation.
Senate Tax Bill Debate and Orrin Hatch Outburst
A heated exchange occurs in the Senate Finance Committee between Chairman Orrin Hatch and Senator Sherrod Brown over the Republican tax bill. Hatch reacts strongly to the claim that the bill only benefits the rich, citing his own "lower middle class" upbringing. The hosts analyze the elimination of state income tax deductions, suggesting it is a targeted "payback" against high-tax liberal states like California and New York.
Chris Matthews Orrin Hatch Clip, MSNBC Editing Controversy
MSNBC host Chris Matthews is accused of "butchering" a clip of Senator Orrin Hatch to make it appear as though Hatch wanted to "tax the poor." The original unedited footage reveals Hatch was actually discussing subsidies for families earning $80,000 under Obamacare and explicitly stated he was not referring to people living in actual poverty.
DREAM Act, Military Service for Citizenship
The hosts discuss the DREAM Act, which provides a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants who serve in the military. They argue the legislation is a way to recruit "brown people" to fight foreign wars and criticize the vague "good moral character" requirements. They view it as a form of modern enslavement tied to political voting blocs.
Sonia Sotomayor Confirmation, Orrin Hatch Property Rights Critique
Senator Orrin Hatch criticized Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor during Senate testimony, specifically targeting her record on property rights and the Second Amendment. Hatch cited the case of Ditton v. Village of Port Chester, where Sotomayor ruled that a property owner's window to sue began when a development plan was announced, rather than when the property was actually seized. This ruling is described as a "catch-22" that undermines fundamental constitutional protections against eminent domain.
