Topic: Steubenville

4 chapters across the catalog

Woke Up Dead
Episode 1608 2:50:16 - 2:57:20

1608: Woke Up Dead

Small Boob Donations, Steubenville Bud Light Incident

The final donation segment featured "boob donations" (numerical patterns like 8008) and a report on a PBS NewsHour segment filmed in Steubenville, Ohio. The hosts noted a suspicious product placement where a resident and the reporter both ordered Bud Light at a local bar. They speculated that Anheuser-Busch might be paying for "earned media" to rehabilitate its image following recent brand controversies.

Power Through
Episode 860 2:18:15 - 2:22:16

860: Power Through

Steubenville Rape Case, Hacker Derek Lostutter

Hacker Derek Lostutter faces up to 16 years in prison for exposing a 2012 rape case involving high school football players in Steubenville, Ohio. Lostutter uncovered social media posts and videos of the assault, leading to the conviction of two students. The discussion highlights the disparity in sentencing, as the rapists served only two years while the whistleblower who "set the information free" faces a much harsher federal penalty.

Middle Class Infanteers
Episode 476 26:00 - 27:19

476: Middle Class Infanteers

Steubenville Rape Case, Anonymous Hacktivist Rally

The hacktivist group Anonymous held a rally in Steubenville, Ohio, to protest an alleged cover-up involving high school football players and a sexual assault case. The group claims to have uncovered information implicating town officials in protecting the athletes. In response, city officials launched a website to provide their version of the facts.

Middle Class Infanteers
Episode 476 29:45 - 31:51

476: Middle Class Infanteers

Anonymous Motives in Steubenville, Dr. Drew's Re-emergence

The hosts speculate on why the international group Anonymous has taken such a specific interest in the Steubenville case, suggesting a local connection. They also discuss Dr. Drew Pinsky's return to the spotlight after being "busted" for receiving $275,000 to promote antidepressants on his show.