Topic: State Control

A discussion on Canadian consumer habits notes that liquor stores are government-controlled, allowing for easy boycotts of American products. The conversation touches on the popularity of home winemaking kits in Canada and a claim that some Canadians would prefer the country become the 51st U.S. state to avoid potential invasion.

Germany has announced the reinstatement of temporary internal checks at all land borders to curb "irregular migration" and protect against Islamist terror. The decision follows a mass stabbing in Solingen committed by a Syrian refugee and claimed by the Islamic State. This move effectively suspends the open-border principles of the Schengen Agreement for an initial period of six months.

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to implement gun restrictions, including raising the purchase age to 21 and banning assault weapons. Newsom intends to call a "convention of states" to propose the amendment. The hosts characterize the move as "showboating" for a potential presidential run.

The hosts examine statistics regarding unintended pregnancies and the frequency of abortions in the United States. They question why pregnancy rates remain high despite the availability of effective contraception, citing NIH studies that link the issue to poverty and lack of education. The discussion touches on the impact of the welfare state and cultural dynamics within different demographic groups.

Peter Pomerantsev's work with the Institute of Modern Russia is linked to the U.S. State Department, suggesting his analysis of Russian propaganda serves Western interests. The discussion explores how entertainment programs are used for social engineering. A clip from the TV show "Elementary" is used to illustrate how government surveillance programs like "Trusted Traveler" are normalized through fiction.

A shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Washington State involving freshman Jalen Fryberg is analyzed as a potential media "dud." Reports suggest the motive involved a love triangle or family feud among cousins rather than a typical mass shooter profile. The event is discussed in the context of Washington State's Initiative 594, a ballot measure seeking to mandate background checks for all firearm transfers.

Discrepancies are noted in interviews given by Marsha Lanza, the aunt of Adam Lanza, between the immediate aftermath of the shooting and one year later. The hosts also revisit the 2012 Empire State Building shooting, noting how quickly certain high-profile gun violence events disappear from the public consciousness once they no longer serve a specific legislative narrative.

The EU proposes the creation of independent media councils with the power to impose fines and remove "journalistic status," effectively creating a licensing system for reporters. The concept of "pluralism" is critiqued as a new form of multiculturalism that encourages social fragmentation while ensuring state control over the media landscape.

The conflict between Washington State's marijuana legalization and federal law is examined. The hosts criticize MSNBC for failing to discuss the Tenth Amendment and state rights, focusing instead on the Obama administration's enforcement options. They argue that the federal government's refusal to yield on the Controlled Substances Act is a move toward total federalization.

A growing divide in the American population is attributed to media-driven "mind control" through television and radio. Citizens increasingly self-identify as strictly Republican or Democrat, leading to a lack of civil discourse and mutual disdain. The "red state" and "blue state" color coding is identified as a specific media meme designed to categorize and split the populace.

Congressman Mack traps Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a legal contradiction regarding Operation Fast and Furious. By getting her to admit the State Department never issued a written waiver for the arms transfer, Mack demonstrates that the Justice Department likely violated the Arms Export Control Act. The hosts interpret this as Clinton effectively throwing Attorney General Eric Holder "under the bus."