Topic: Queen Of England

3 chapters across the catalog

200.8 Re-Redux
Episode 850 2:13:06 - 2:16:35

850: 200.8 Re-Redux

Knighthoods, The Night Network and Global Recognition

The hosts discuss the "No Agenda Knighthoods," a merit-based system for high-level donors that parodies the British honors system. Dvorak argues that their knighthoods are just as valid as those granted by the Queen of England and suggests creating a "Night Network" iPhone app for exclusive communication among knights. They note the diversity of their knights, which includes doctors, dentists, and lawyers.

Parliment Update
Episode 638 1:32:00 - 1:33:31

638: Parliment Update

Honorary Knighthoods, Rolling Coal in Texas

A discussion on the legality of knighthoods for Americans noted that titles from the Queen of England are merely honorary with no legal status. Separately, the trend of "rolling coal"—modifying diesel trucks to emit thick black smoke at hybrid cars and cyclists—is criticized as a toxic "redneck" practice prevalent in parts of Texas and the Midwest.

30 Taliban Killed
Episode 162 1:03:15 - 1:04:53

162: 30 Taliban Killed

JFK and Bay of Pigs, Canadian Sovereignty

A brief look back at the Bay of Pigs invasion suggests Allen Dulles intentionally trapped President Kennedy into the conflict. The segment ends with a recurring joke about the Queen of England's ultimate control over Canada and the Commonwealth.