Topic: Soldiers

A declassified CIA report describes an incident in Siberia where 23 Russian soldiers were allegedly turned into stone by a ball of light emitted from a crashed UFO. This leads to a discussion about "mud statues" found in Africa that reportedly contain biological remains like rib cages, suggesting some ancient statues may actually be petrified beings.

Rumors from Chechen soldiers suggest large drones are being used to scoop up wounded soldiers for organ harvesting in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The discussion links these claims to historical reports of organ theft during the Balkan Wars. The hosts also mention "Project Bluebeam" and alien abductions as potential covers for illegal organ and adrenochrome trade.

The hosts discuss rumors from Chechen soldiers regarding large drones allegedly used for organ harvesting in Ukraine. They reference past reports of organ trafficking during the Balkan wars. The segment concludes with a "Clip of the Day" featuring a remix of COVID-19 booster shot calls.

A compilation of recent verbal slips by President Joe Biden includes claims of building a railroad across the Indian Ocean and references to "54 states." The segment also covers Biden's comments on "lying dog-faced pony soldiers" and his "God save the Queen" sign-off in Connecticut.

Trevor Noah comments on the Ottawa protests, highlighting reports of protesters climbing on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and using racial slurs. The hosts criticize the quality of the writing on "The Daily Show" and suggest the program is failing to capture the nuance of the situation. They view the segment as an attempt to reinforce negative stereotypes about the protesters.

A "three by three" analysis of network news coverage for Veterans Day compares reports from NBC, CBS, and ABC. NBC featured a segment on service dogs for veterans with PTSD, while CBS aired a historical piece on President Warren G. Harding and the 1921 dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The hosts critique the production quality and engagement levels of these traditional media tributes.

A producer dubbed "Sir Mark Ultra" shared a story about his military service, where doctors repeatedly claimed to lose his vaccination records, resulting in him receiving 6-12 shots every six months. He jokingly speculates he was part of a "super soldier" program triggered by media phrases.

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe warned that China is the greatest threat to American national security and the "American Dream." Ratcliffe alleged that China is conducting human testing to achieve gene editing, aiming to develop biologically enhanced "super soldiers." He also emphasized the risks posed by Chinese telecommunications companies like Huawei and ZTE in stealing global information.

State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert addressed reports of North Korean supplies reaching Syria, emphasizing the administration's policy of denuclearization. Meanwhile, UK soldiers are reportedly receiving anthrax vaccinations due to perceived threats from North Korea.

An invitation to a command performance of the musical Soldier of Orange brings the production to The Hague. The event honors World War II veterans, including a 100-year-old attendee. Travel was arranged via a British Airways direct flight from Austin to London, facilitated by a business deal involving Netflix.

The US Africa Command announces the end of the five-year hunt for Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. The hosts reflect on the viral "Kony 2012" video campaign and its subsequent collapse after the founder's public breakdown. They question why modern surveillance technology and drones were unable to locate Kony if his forces had dwindled to approximately 100 people.

The hosts criticize the general public and media for confusing Memorial Day with Veterans Day. They argue that the holiday should focus exclusively on honoring those who died in military service, rather than living veterans, and criticize the Google Doodle and news anchors for missing this distinction.

State Department spokesperson John Kirby argues that ISIS is resorting to traditional terrorist tactics like suicide bombings and hiring child soldiers because they are losing territory in Iraq and Syria. The hosts question the narrative that ISIS is "on the run" while major cities like New York deploy automatic weapons at transit hubs. They debate whether the group is truly weakened or simply evolving its methods of violence.

A 90-minute computer glitch at U.S. Customs and Border Protection caused massive delays for over 20,000 international travelers at major airports. Concurrently, the NSA and U.S. Army are actively recruiting "cyber soldiers" through platforms like LinkedIn to bolster national security.

President Obama issued a memorandum delegating authority to John Kerry to waive the Child Soldiers Prevention Act for Yemen. This allows the U.S. to continue providing military assistance to the country despite its use of child soldiers. The waiver coincides with a deadly air strike on a wedding reception in Yemen, which killed over 130 people.

Cornel West criticizes the quality of leadership present at the Martin Luther King Jr. anniversary celebrations. The conversation shifts to a discussion of classic films, specifically Casino and Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy. Sharon Stone's performance in Casino is praised as her best acting work.

Adam Curry describes witnessing a somber ceremony at the Austin airport where a fallen soldier's coffin was removed from a plane. He details the "water bridge" created by fire trucks and the grief of the family on the tarmac. Curry notes that the mainstream media rarely televises these homecomings, which he argues is a deliberate choice to shield the public from the reality of war.

The hosts examine recent updates in the Federal Register, including an amendment allowing the export of American weapons to Libya. They also highlight a presidential memorandum delegating authority to Secretary of State John Kerry to waive the Child Soldiers Prevention Act for Somalia, effectively allowing the U.S. to provide military equipment to a country known for using child soldiers.

The upcoming film "Man of Steel" features a marketing tie-in with the National Guard titled "Soldier of Steel." The hosts discuss the use of superhero cinema to promote the concept of a "civilian national security force" and military recruitment.

A coordinated media campaign by the BBC and CNN is identified as "softening" the public image of Liberia. The hosts link this sudden positive coverage—including stories on surfing and the end of child soldiers—to the announcement that the US military's AFRICOM will move its headquarters from Germany to Liberia. This move secures a strategic West African base for American interests.