Topic: Social Activists

2 chapters across the catalog

Fossil Fools
Episode 1197 23:02 - 24:52

1197: Fossil Fools

Madrid Climate Protests, People Power Chants

Protests have erupted in Madrid following the relocation of the climate summit from Chile. Activists are seen engaging in formulaic chants regarding "people power" while facing water cannons from Spanish authorities. The hosts suggest the movement has a strong underlying socialist mentality.

ISIS-Land
Episode 857 2:50:30 - 2:57:12

857: ISIS-Land

Self-Esteem Movement and Engaging Social Activists

The hosts trace the origins of modern "entitlement" to the self-esteem movement of the late 20th century. They discuss humorous ways to engage with street activists and "grassroots" fundraisers, suggesting that pretending to be deaf or using insulting sign language could be an effective way to bypass their scripted talking points.