Topic: Sex Offender

14 chapters across the catalog

Gerontocracy
Episode 1577 45:28 - 47:58

1577: Gerontocracy

Stacey Plaskett and Jeffrey Epstein Virgin Islands Ties

Documents and depositions revealed that Stacey Plaskett had a closer relationship with Jeffrey Epstein than previously admitted, including inviting him to political events. Epstein reportedly sought to influence sex offender policies in the Virgin Islands during the period Plaskett worked as an attorney for a firm associated with him. The segment references the "Sound of Freedom" and historical sex trafficking scandals like the Franklin cover-up.

Wet-Bulb
Episode 1460 2:29:59 - 2:32:35

1460: Wet-Bulb

Del Rio Border Crossings, Inanimate Object Penetration and Watermelon

Border Patrol reports over 3,300 illegal crossings in the Del Rio sector over a single weekend. A specific arrest of a sex offender from El Salvador is highlighted, who was previously sentenced for "forceful penetration of an inanimate object." Speculation ensues regarding the nature of the object, with references to the movie "American Pie."

In the Saddle
Episode 968 2:44:45 - 2:46:18

968: In the Saddle

Anthony Weiner Sentencing, Media Party Affiliation Bias

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexting with a 15-year-old girl and ordered to register as a sex offender. Media reports from CBS and NBC are noted for omitting Weiner's Democratic party affiliation, a detail typically highlighted when Republican officials are involved in scandals. Weiner must report to prison by November 6th.

Yanking Mics
Episode 965 1:34:34 - 1:37:13

965: Yanking Mics

California Values Act, Sanctuary State Legislation

Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign the California Values Act, making California a sanctuary state by limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Additionally, the state approved reforms to the sex offender registry, allowing some low-risk offenders to petition for removal after 10 to 20 years.

Dealio
Episode 940 2:12:25 - 2:14:41

940: Dealio

Supreme Court Ruling on Offensive Trademarks

The Supreme Court ruled that a ban on "offensive" trademarks is unconstitutional, a victory for the band The Slants and the Washington Redskins. The court also struck down a North Carolina law banning sex offenders from social media on free speech grounds. The hosts praise the court for upholding First Amendment principles regardless of the content's perceived offensiveness.

Pounding the Pavement
Episode 328 1:12:28 - 1:14:01

328: Pounding the Pavement

California Law, Annoying a Minor Conviction

In Las Gatos, California, Sarah Cole was found not guilty of felony unlawful sex with a minor but was convicted of a misdemeanor for "annoying or molesting a minor." This conviction requires her to register as a sex offender for life, leading the hosts to criticize the broad application of sex offender laws.

Germany Boy
Episode 241 36:57 - 40:36

241: Germany Boy

BI Incorporated, Electronic Monitoring System Failure

BI Incorporated, a company providing electronic monitoring for 16,000 offenders across 49 states, suffered a 12-hour system shutdown after hitting a 2-billion record data storage limit. Spokesman Jock Waldo stated the company is expanding the threshold to a trillion records following the unprecedented failure.

Germany Boy
Episode 241 44:15 - 46:19

241: Germany Boy

William Aldhouse, GPS Bracelet Removal in Oregon

Authorities in Salem, Oregon, are searching for William Aldhouse, a convicted sex offender who disappeared after cutting off his GPS monitoring bracelet. The incident highlights the physical vulnerability of electronic monitoring systems, as the suspect was able to bypass the device while on parole.

Earle in the Gulf
Episode 222 1:33:37 - 1:36:35

222: Earle in the Gulf

Sexual Response Testing, British Columbia Suspension

The government of British Columbia suspended a controversial program that used sensors attached to the genitals of young male sex offenders to measure their physical responses to illicit imagery and audio. The hosts express shock at the existence of such "witch hunt" style testing and note reports that similar practices may still occur in states like Colorado and Washington.

Escrow Schmeshcrow
Episode 209 14:32 - 19:08

209: Escrow Schmeshcrow

The Good Guys, Streakers as Sex Offenders

A clip from the television show The Good Guys prompts a discussion about the legal classification of streakers and public urination as sex offenses. The hosts argue that over-populating sex offender registries with minor offenders allows actual predators in high levels of government to hide in plain sight.

Palin Teapot Party
Episode 172 32:20 - 35:08

172: Palin Teapot Party

Toronto Restaurant Bathroom Sex Promotion, Valentine's Day Commercialism

Mildred's Temple Kitchen in Toronto launched a Valentine's Day promotion inviting customers to have sex in its bathrooms. The hosts contrast this Canadian marketing stunt with the stricter legal environment in the United States regarding public indecency and sex offender registries.

Obama's Lobsters
Episode 124 30:07 - 35:26

124: Obama's Lobsters

Southwest Airlines Incident, Go Topless Day, and Public Urinals

A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight was arrested after stripping naked and punching a woman. This leads to a discussion on "Go Topless Day" and the 14th Amendment rights of women. The hosts compare American attitudes toward nudity and public urination with the more liberal approach in the Netherlands, specifically mentioning Amsterdam's open-air urinals.