Topic: Ray Rice

The hosts review a clip from the film "Rebel Without a Cause" where James Dean's character suggests his father should "knock his mother cold" to make her happy. This leads to a broader discussion on the evolution of social norms regarding domestic violence and corporal punishment. They reference recent comments by Pope Francis on smacking children and personal anecdotes about being disciplined with hairbrushes and belts in the 1960s and 70s.

Adam Curry questions why feminist activists and media figures like Naomi Klein are not more vocal against the National Football League following the Ray Rice domestic violence incident. He argues that NGOs and media outlets selectively choose which outrages to promote based on political agendas. The hosts reference the Edelman Trust Barometer, noting that NGOs are often the most trusted but least scrutinized organizations.

The hosts discuss the perceived inability of the Republican Party to counter Democratic cultural messaging. Curry revisits the Ray Rice video, expressing shock that the brutal footage did not spark a larger, sustained movement against the NFL's tax-exempt status. He concludes that women are being "duped" into supporting specific legislative solutions that may not actually benefit them.

John Dvorak shares his writing regimen, noting that most prolific writers work from 8:00 AM to noon. He recounts conversations with Anne Rice and Ray Bradbury about their habits and tools, such as WordStar. Dvorak reveals he currently uses Microsoft Word, while Adam Curry mentions his preference for the text editor Vim.

A discussion on the surge of domestic violence reporting in the NFL leads to a report on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police seeking expanded powers to issue prohibition orders. The hosts discuss the cultural shift in how domestic abuse is handled and the under-reporting of violence committed by women against men. John Dvorak shares a controversial anecdote about his wife's views on the subject.

The final question segment of Miss America is criticized as being "rigged" and rehearsed, with contestants given 20-second clocks for their answers. Questions covered controversial topics like gun control for children and the Ray Rice domestic violence incident. The hosts argue that the contestants' "platforms" are conveniently matched to their assigned questions.

An NBC Bay Area weather reporter is criticized for performing a blatant commercial for the San Francisco 49ers team store at the new Levi's Stadium. The reporter highlights "commemorative" items and reveals that lanyards are the store's most popular product. The hosts use this as an example of the total blurring of news and corporate promotion in mainstream media.

During Obama's speech, Curry notes that the top trending topics on Twitter were T-Mobile, Ray Rice, and the Apple Watch, with the speech failing to crack the top list. They contrast this with FDR's fireside chats in 1942, which prompted citizens to buy maps and globes to follow the war's progress.