Topic: Public Shaming

Recent reports from China show authorities using public shaming rituals, such as marching lockdown violators through the streets, to enforce strict COVID-19 curfews. Observers question whether China's extreme measures and food hoarding indicate they are preparing for a larger conflict or a new biological threat.

The Obama administration formally accused senior Russian officials of authorizing cyberattacks on the DNC to interfere with the election. The hosts mock the administration's chosen response of "public shaming," noting that intelligence officials are skeptical it will work. They point out the lack of concrete evidence provided to the public to back these claims.