Topic: Taxonomy

4 chapters across the catalog

Sheep Dipping
Episode 1359 1:10:02 - 1:14:42

1359: Sheep Dipping

Dick Morris, Taxonomy vs Taxidermy

Political consultant Dick Morris is ridiculed for suggesting Joe Biden should be "stuffed" like a moose head, using the word "taxonomy" instead of "taxidermy." The hosts mock Morris as a "fathead consultant" and criticize the news anchor for failing to correct the obvious linguistic error.

Scromit
Episode 994 1:32:56 - 1:37:44

994: Scromit

Charlotte Iserbyt, Deliberate Dumbing Down

The work of Charlotte Iserbyt, author of *The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America*, is highlighted regarding the influence of behavioral psychologist Benjamin Bloom. Bloom's Taxonomy is described as a system designed to change the "fixed beliefs" of students, with Iserbyt claiming the methods can be used to rapidly shift a child's religious or social values.

Mental Defectives
Episode 788 4:44 - 8:16

788: Mental Defectives

Taxonomy Shortage and Global Warming Species Claims

A PBS NewsHour report on ant taxonomy highlights a shortage of professional taxonomists despite estimates that 90% of Earth's species remain undiscovered. This statistic is used to challenge climate change alarmism, questioning how scientists can accurately track species die-offs if the vast majority of life forms have never been identified. Additionally, Neil deGrasse Tyson is criticized for a scientific reinterpretation of the Gettysburg Address.

Hornet's Nest
Episode 560 11:50 - 15:08

560: Hornet's Nest

Rabbit Taxonomy, Leporidae Family, Producer Network

A brief exploration of rabbit biology and taxonomy covers the family Leporidae and the order Lagomorpha. This leads into a metaphor about "burrowing" for truth and a tribute to the show's producers, who are described as a decentralized network of intelligence agents providing valuable information.