Donors who discovered the show via Joe Rogan are acknowledged. A humorous discussion about "squeaky salmon and dry salad" references a specific catering experience from a host's wedding, which is now a recurring joke among the producer community.
7 chapters across the catalog
Donors who discovered the show via Joe Rogan are acknowledged. A humorous discussion about "squeaky salmon and dry salad" references a specific catering experience from a host's wedding, which is now a recurring joke among the producer community.
Amy Goodman of "Democracy Now" presents a critical look at Pete Buttigieg’s record on racial justice in South Bend. The segment features South Bend City Council member Henry Davis Jr., who describes Buttigieg’s tenure as "contentious" and highlights high poverty and arrest rates within the black community under his administration.
A discussion on the American justice system highlights the "business" of incarceration, noting that private prison companies like Correctional Corporation of America profit from high inmate populations. The hosts argue that federal funding should be redirected toward rehabilitation and diversion courts rather than maintaining the current system of mass imprisonment for non-violent offenses.
Pete Buttigieg South Bend Shooting, Police Bias and Racial Tension
Mayor Pete Buttigieg faced intense criticism in South Bend, Indiana, following a police shooting of a black man. The incident, involving an officer whose body camera was turned off, forced Buttigieg to leave the campaign trail to address local racial tensions and police bias.
Pete Buttigieg, South Bend Shooting, Black Lives Matter
Mayor Pete Buttigieg faced criticism from black voters in South Bend, Indiana, following a police shooting of a black man. During a tense confrontation with Black Lives Matter activists, Buttigieg reportedly told the crowd he was not asking for their vote, to which they responded that he wouldn't be getting it. The hosts suggest this incident highlights Buttigieg's struggle to gain traction with minority voters.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sanctuary Cities Policy
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is rising in the 2020 Democratic primary polls, surpassing several high-profile female candidates. During a CNN town hall, Buttigieg advocated for sanctuary city policies in South Bend, Indiana, suggesting that undocumented immigrants subsidize the local economy through taxes.
Hot Pockets Burglar at South Bend Day Spa
A 19-year-old Notre Dame student, Brian McCurran, was arrested after breaking into a South Bend day spa and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Police found him asleep in the kitchen after he ate a box of Hot Pockets and attempted to warm up macaroni and cheese in an antique oven. The hosts cite this as evidence of a "zombie apocalypse" fueled by junk food.
