Topic: Rainbow

22 chapters across the catalog

Podcaster Down!
Episode 1848 29:23 - 32:32

1848: Podcaster Down!

Joe Biden Speech, ADL Pressure Group Tactics

A clip of President Joe Biden discussing economic policy is analyzed for verbal stumbles regarding the middle class. This transitions into a critique of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other organizations, characterizing their operations as "pressure group tactics" used to solicit corporate contributions.

2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special
Episode 1508 3:22:07 - 3:24:23

1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special

Rainbow Fentanyl and the War on Halloween

School districts across the country cancel Halloween celebrations, citing concerns over "rainbow fentanyl" pills that look like candy. Officials warn that brightly colored fentanyl is an "urgent threat" to children, while some critics in the montage view the warnings as a "war on Halloween." The segment explores the intersection of drug safety concerns and the traditional holiday festivities.

Bug Peeps
Episode 1497 3:09:24 - 3:14:09

1497: Bug Peeps

Outro, Rainbow Fentanyl Warning, and Sign-off

The show concludes with a musical mix featuring clips of the late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and warnings about "rainbow fentanyl" appearing as Halloween candy. The DEA has issued alerts regarding brightly colored pills found in 21 states, which some school districts are using as a reason to cancel celebrations. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, heading toward their 1500th episode.

Gorby Chips
Episode 1482 2:45:05 - 2:56:16

1482: Gorby Chips

Rainbow Fentanyl, Queen Elizabeth, Show Outro

Final news items include a warning about "Rainbow Fentanyl" pills designed to look like candy and Queen Elizabeth's plan to appoint the next UK Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle due to mobility issues. The episode ends with a "National Cinema Day" promotion and a series of listener-produced music mixes deconstructing recent media clips.

Avocado Cartel
Episode 1230 2:16:32 - 2:23:38

1230: Avocado Cartel

Horizontal Fire Rainbows, NASA Perseverance Rover Names

The hosts take a break from pandemic news to discuss "fire rainbows," or circumhorizontal arcs, recently photographed over Washington's Lake Sammamish. They also cover the migration of puffins to Scotland and NASA's Perseverance rover, which is carrying the names of 10.9 million people to Mars on silicon chips. One host recalls that the "No Agenda" show name was previously sent to the moon on a similar mission.

Brand Purpose
Episode 1151 8:47 - 12:37

1151: Brand Purpose

Kamala Harris Confronts Joe Biden on Busing History

Kamala Harris challenged Joe Biden during the debate regarding his 1970s opposition to federally mandated busing for school integration. Biden defended his record at Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition, arguing that a 60-second debate exchange cannot represent a lifetime of civil rights work.

Right Puberty
Episode 1093 1:01:10 - 1:05:35

1093: Right Puberty

Van Jones, Intersectionality, Green Jobs Not Jails

Van Jones discusses the concept of "intersectionality" as a modern evolution of the 1980s Rainbow Coalition. He promotes the "Green Jobs Not Jails" slogan, arguing that environmental, economic, and criminal justice are a single fight. The proposal suggests training at-risk youth to install solar panels as a way to provide positive career paths and community investment.

Shark Hole
Episode 1086 1:05:22 - 1:07:57

1086: Shark Hole

LGBTQ+ Acronym Expansion, Rainbow Community

The ever-expanding LGBTQ+ acronym was discussed in an interview with Fiona Patten of Australia's Reason Party. Patten suggested that the complexity of the acronym has led some to adopt the term "rainbow community" or "rainbow family" to be more inclusive without adding more letters. The discussion also touched on the irony of vocal anti-gay figures often having private lives that contradict their public stances.

Clip Job
Episode 985 8:33 - 9:23

985: Clip Job

Sandy Hook Children, MKUltra, and Judy Garland Conspiracy

A discussion links the Sandy Hook survivors' performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to MKUltra mind-control triggers. The segment highlights a perceived connection between Judy Garland's "Sandy Hook Records" and the use of specific music to activate programmed subjects. The hosts suggest these coincidences are intentional signals from elite organizations.

Dolleridoos
Episode 975 2:09:37 - 2:17:37

975: Dolleridoos

Appalachia Pronunciation and Global Listeners

The hosts discuss the correct pronunciation of "Appalachia" and grant knighthoods to listeners in South Africa and Russia. Sir Brian Lawson explains the origin of the term "Rainbow Nation" as coined by Desmond Tutu. The segment includes a "jester" title for a stand-up comedian in the Appalachian region.

Rasiss
Episode 954 1:16:50 - 1:21:51

954: Rasiss

Transgender Youth, Bay Area Rainbow Day Camp

A report on the Bay Area Rainbow Day Camp in El Cerrito, California, details programs for transgender and "gender creative" children aged 4 to 12. Psychologists from UCSF provide guidelines for parents on identifying gender dysphoria in toddlers, such as preferences for certain clothing or toys. The hosts express concern over the "demasculinization" of young males and characterize the early medicalization of gender as child abuse.

Dealio
Episode 940 2:09:30 - 2:12:24

940: Dealio

Philadelphia Pride Flag and Racial Inclusivity

Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs added black and brown stripes to the traditional rainbow pride flag to increase visibility for people of color. The move has sparked debate within the community, with some arguing the flag is not about race and others claiming it breaks tradition. The hosts discuss the history of the flag's design and the trend of adding more specific identifiers to universal symbols.

Proof She's Human
Episode 836 45:40 - 49:05

836: Proof She's Human

LGBT Identity, Peter Thiel, and Disney Rainbow Propaganda

Loretta Lynch's call for the LGBT community to "stand in the light" is compared to the outing of Peter Thiel by Gawker. The hosts argue that individuals should have the right to keep their sexual orientation private for professional or personal reasons. A claim is made that a rainbow appearing during an Orlando vigil was a man-made effect created by Disney for propaganda purposes.

Morally Deformed
Episode 774 8:53 - 10:33

774: Morally Deformed

GIGN Officers and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

A military producer informs the hosts that four GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale) officers were involved in the response to the Paris attacks. The discussion shifts to the eerie similarity between the real-world events and the Ubisoft video game "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege," which features GIGN units rescuing hostages from terrorists in Paris. The hosts remark on the late author's tendency to be ahead of geopolitical events.

About Face!
Episode 729 2:19:26 - 2:23:19

729: About Face!

Al Sharpton, Pimpism and Extortion Allegations

Reverend Al Sharpton is accused of "pimpism" and extortion by Pastor Marcus Mosiah Jarvis following a rally in Hartford, Connecticut. Jarvis claims Sharpton demanded $100 donations from impoverished residents without explaining how the money would be used. This follows a long-standing criticism of civil rights leaders using the threat of protests to solicit "donations" from major corporations.

Aid & Comfort
Episode 494 1:48:28 - 1:53:22

494: Aid & Comfort

Bitcoin Mining, Rainbow Table Hacking Theory

Adam Curry presents a theory that Bitcoin mining is actually a psychological trick to build a massive "rainbow table" for cracking high-level encryption. He suggests that the collective computing power of the Bitcoin network is being used to solve an unknown algorithm that could eventually be used to hack nuclear codes or global financial systems.

Episode 416 2:55:50 - 3:03:01

416: Datapalooza

Australian Ferret Documentary, Rainbow Bridge, Outro

The show concludes with a look at an Australian documentary about ferret owners and the "Rainbow Bridge" concept of ferret heaven. The segment features eccentric owners who cremate their pets and store the ashes in communal freezers. Final news items include an Australian program screening three-year-olds for mental illness based on "tantrums" before the hosts sign off for the week.

Hats of State
Episode 367 1:31:13 - 1:35:00

367: Hats of State

Rainbow Six Patriots, Virtual Banker Violence

The trailer for the upcoming video game "Rainbow Six Patriots" features a scene where a banker is kidnapped and executed with an explosive belt. This imagery is analyzed as a form of "sublimation," allowing players to vent frustrations against the financial elite through virtual violence. The game is viewed as part of a broader trend of preconditioning and desensitization regarding civil unrest and domestic terrorism.

Rotational Deployment
Episode 357 1:43:05 - 1:50:37

357: Rotational Deployment

Rainbow Six Patriots, Job Board, Knighting Ceremony

A listener highlights the video game "Rainbow Six Patriots," which depicts domestic militias fighting US government agents, suggesting it serves as a social simulation. The hosts promote a new listener-run job board for unemployed donors. The segment concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for donors who have contributed $1,000 or more to the program.