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During television "sweeps week," Nightline aired a special focused on the effects of internet pornography on the teenage brain. Author Gail Dines argued that porn provides the first formative impression of sex for many boys, leading to a world of sexual violence. The segment included personal anecdotes about the evolution of pornography from physical photos in factories to instant digital access.
No Agenda 11-11-11 Donation Sweepstakes, Knighting Contest
The show acknowledges a massive influx of donations occurring on November 11, 2011 (11-11-11). Baron von Pelsmarkers donated $11,111.11 and provided three additional knighthoods to be given away via a 25-word essay contest. Listeners are instructed to email their entries with the subject line "CONTEST" to qualify for the honors.
The Obama re-election campaign sent out a fundraising email offering supporters a chance to win a dinner with the President for a $5 donation. The email emphasizes that the campaign does not accept money from Washington lobbyists or PACs, relying instead on small donations from "everyday Americans." Legal disclaimers in the email note that no purchase is actually necessary to enter the sweepstakes.
