3 chapters across the catalog
Twitter News Utility, South by Southwest Celebrity Sightings
The utility of Twitter for breaking news is criticized as being filled with "bullshit pundits" and repetitive content. Celebrity appearances at SXSW are mentioned, including remote appearances by Julian Assange and Edward Snowden via Skype. Observations are made regarding the aging appearance of actor Robert Duvall and producer Robert Redford.
Woody Allen's film "Midnight in Paris" faced unusual criticism from French critics for allegedly ignoring the plight of poor Parisians earning below minimum wage. The hosts defend the film as a work of storytelling rather than a social message, praising Owen Wilson's performance in what they consider one of Allen's best works.
9/11 Conspiracy, WikiLeaks Data Access Issues
Julian Assange's dismissal of 9/11 conspiracy theories is noted as a point of suspicion for the hosts. Technical difficulties regarding the 7-zip format of the WikiLeaks archive are discussed, alongside Secretary of Defense Robert Gates' reaction to the security breach.
