Topic: Rotation

A list of recurring media insults directed at Donald Trump, dubbed the "Trump Rotation," includes labels like "Russian agent," "narcissist," and "cognitively impaired." The segment compares this to historical cover-ups of presidential health, such as Woodrow Wilson's stroke, and critiques the predictable nature of modern political attacks.

The International Olympic Committee approved the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Games, noting that climate change is shrinking the number of viable host cities. New research from the National Academy of Sciences claims that melting polar ice is redistributing mass toward the equator, slightly slowing the Earth's rotation and lengthening days by milliseconds. The hosts remain skeptical, citing the "Climate Gate" controversy.

New research suggests the Earth's inner core may have reversed its rotation, a phenomenon that occurs every 60 to 70 years. The hosts discuss the potential impact on the geomagnetic field and climate, while noting that the current summer in Texas has been unusually mild despite global "hottest year" claims.

The episode concluded with a series of audio mixes, including the "Trump Rotation" which lists various media epithets used against the former president. A parody of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" focused on Kirsten Nielsen and the border wall was played. The hosts signed off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, promising to return on Thursday.

The show concludes with a "Good News Story" about a rescue dog named Axel who saved his teenage owner from a stroke. The hosts then play an end-of-show mix featuring the "Trump Rotation" of media insults and a deconstruction of "food noise" related to Ozempic. The episode officially signs off with the "Adios Mofo" catchphrase.

Former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham released a book detailing Donald Trump's "unstable" behavior. The hosts refer to their "Trump Rotation" website, which lists 59 recurring media tropes used to attack Trump, ranging from "Russian agent" to "cheeseburgers." They argue these stories are no longer news but a repetitive psychological operation.

Nancy Pelosi held a signing ceremony for a Yemen war resolution, using multiple pens for a single signature. Separately, the hosts express frustration that Professor Stephen Cohen credited Maggie Haberman for the "Trump Rotation" concept, which they claim to have originated years ago.

CNN's Alison Camerota claimed that President Donald Trump is "humorless" and has never been captured laughing on camera. This assertion is criticized as a new entry in the media's negative rotation, ignoring numerous instances of Trump joking and laughing during his public rallies. The hosts argue that such claims demonstrate a lack of familiarity with the subject's actual public presentations.

A knighting ceremony is conducted for Sir Lucifer and other producers. The segment features a recurring meme involving Al Sharpton's mispronunciation of words like "RESPECT" and "tortoise," mixed with references to Chipotle and political "rotation" lists.

Senator Mazie Hirono called for a delay in Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, citing the President's status as an "unindicted co-conspirator." The hosts discuss the "Trump Rotation" (or "The Loop"), a cycle of shifting media outrages. They also share a listener story regarding Claire McCaskill's brother and an alleged NDA involving embezzlement.

The "Trump Rotation" list is updated to include various media narratives ranging from claims of mental instability to specific insults directed at foreign leaders. The New York Times recently published a list of 281 people, places, and things Donald Trump has insulted on Twitter. The hosts critique the media's definition of "lies," arguing that many items on such lists are subjective opinions or standard political rhetoric.

The safety of gyrocopters is compared to helicopters, specifically regarding the "auto-rotation" maneuver used during engine failure. While helicopters require precise pilot input to land safely without power, gyrocopters are continuously in a state of auto-rotation. The host critiques specific helicopter models like the Robinson and Enstrom based on their handling characteristics during emergency descents.

Comedian Chelsea Handler faced criticism for personal attacks on Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders' appearance. Meanwhile, a radio segment identifies the "Trump Rotation"—a cycle of media narratives ranging from "unfit for office" to "Russia" and "obstruction of justice"—used by critics when previous accusations fail to gain traction.

Google recently addressed the upcoming "leap second," explaining that the Earth's rotation speed varies due to climatic and geological events. The suggestion that climate change is actively slowing or altering the planet's rotation is met with skepticism. The adjustment is necessary to keep atomic clocks synchronized with the Earth's irregular rotation.

The United States is beginning a "rotational deployment" of Marines to Darwin, Australia, a move characterized by some as a strategic vacation spot. Military analyst Rod Adams explains that rotational deployments are used when troops will stay for less than two years, avoiding the expense of moving families. The deployment is seen as a way to maintain a presence in the region while providing troops with a desirable location.