Topic: Scorched Earth

New Belgium Brewing releases "Scorched Earth," a limited-edition beer brewed with ingredients like dandelion root and smoke malt to simulate how beer might taste in a climate-ravaged future. The hosts mock the company for intentionally creating a "crappy product" as a form of peak virtue signaling.

Aaron Hall, a professional namer at Siegel and Gale, published an op-ed in Ad Age suggesting that "climate change" and "global warming" are too neutral to inspire action. His team proposed more visceral names such as "Global Meltdown," "Climate Collapse," and "Scorched Earth." The hosts find the term "Pre-Extinction" particularly notable as a more accurate description of the current environmental narrative.

Newt Gingrich discusses potential outcomes for the North Korean crisis, including a military coup or targeted U.S. military actions to disable nuclear-capable missiles. Gingrich describes Kim Jong-un as "unhinged" and "mentally unstable," citing reports of the leader killing his own family members. He warns that the U.S. must be prepared for a "scorched earth" response from North Korea if military intervention is pursued.

Newt Gingrich appeared on Fox News to discuss potential outcomes for the North Korean crisis, including a military coup or targeted strikes against missile sites. Gingrich characterized Kim Jong Un as mentally unstable and warned of a "scorched earth" response if the US takes action. The hosts criticize the media for using such rhetoric to incite public fear.

A clip from the movie "Casino" is played to illustrate a "scorched earth" policy where witnesses are eliminated to protect a criminal organization. The hosts use this as a metaphor for current government tactics in high-profile trials and investigations. The dialogue emphasizes the "why take a chance" mentality of those in power when dealing with potential leaks.