Topic: Psych

A psychiatric nurse in California provides a "boots on the ground" report regarding the rise of female-to-male transitions among her patients. She suggests that many young girls are being influenced by teachers and internet personalities to view pregnancy and womanhood as a burden or "parasitic." The report claims these patients often have underlying psychiatric issues that are being reframed as gender identity struggles.

A frontline psychiatric nurse reported a dramatic increase in teenagers identifying as transgender or non-binary since the 2020 lockdowns. The nurse observed that approximately 40% of teen patients now claim a different gender identity, a phenomenon that was non-existent in their facility prior to 2020. The report emphasizes that a lack of self-confidence is the common denominator among these patients, regardless of their specific psychological diagnosis.

NASA delays the Psyche mission to a metal-rich asteroid due to software testing issues at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The hosts poke fun at an NPR reporter's specific pronunciation of "NASA," comparing it to the "blue dress/gold dress" auditory illusion.

Speculation turns to Amy Coney Barrett as the "intended nominee" who will eventually replace the embattled Kavanaugh. Unlike the "Yalie" establishment, Barrett graduated from Notre Dame Law School, which is seen as a break from the traditional Ivy League pipeline to the ruling elite. The segment concludes with a reflection on how anonymous internet communication has revealed the "horrible traits" of the human psyche across all demographics.

An anecdote describes an encounter with Planned Parenthood canvassers on 2nd Street in Austin. The host details a "social engineering" tactic used by the canvassers involving an introductory handshake to stop pedestrians. To counter this, the host suggests a "psych" maneuver where one pulls their hand away at the last second to maintain momentum while walking.