Topic: Pep

3 chapters across the catalog

Unbanked
Episode 1570 2:04:09 - 2:12:20

1570: Unbanked

Nigel Farage, Debanking and Politically Exposed Persons

Nigel Farage revealed that his bank accounts were closed without a clear explanation, a move he attributes to his status as a "Politically Exposed Person" (PEP). He claims seven other banks have refused his business, effectively making him a "non-person" in the UK financial system. Farage suggests this is a form of political prejudice targeting prominent Brexit supporters.

Replacists
Episode 1161 1:22:09 - 1:33:22

1161: Replacists

Executive Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony, Brain Surgery Karma

Louis Peps donated $2,322.23 and was knighted as Sir Mittens of Fall City. Sherry and Ryan Sterko contributed $1,000 and $277 respectively, receiving the titles Dame Bear of Bend and Sir Knight Ryan of Central Oregon. A special "goat karma" was sent to associate executive producer Ashley Eisner Beyer for her recovery from brain surgery.

Code for Biodiversity!
Episode 246 1:51:53 - 1:54:00

246: Code for Biodiversity!

Obama Las Vegas Pep Rally, Staged Audiences

President Obama held a campaign rally in Las Vegas for Senator Harry Reid. The hosts criticize Obama's "cocky" demeanor and the use of a "cast" audience—specifically staged college students who nod and smile in approval behind the President. They argue the event was a hollow display of cliches with no substantive messaging.