Topic: Ted Wheeler

4 chapters across the catalog

Honk Honk
Episode 1422 2:51:53 - 2:56:17

1422: Honk Honk

Alex Stein Performance, Mayor Ted Wheeler, and Satirical Praise

Comedian Alex Stein continues his satirical address to the Portland City Council, mockingly praising Mayor Ted Wheeler for allowing people to smoke "pure Molly" and watch movies with their dogs in theaters. The hosts analyze the performance, noting the council's confusion and the effectiveness of using extreme sarcasm to ridicule local government policies.

Mask Debate
Episode 1264 1:54:39 - 1:57:50

1264: Mask Debate

Mayor Ted Wheeler, Protesting the Government While Being the Government

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's participation in local protests is criticized as a logical absurdity, given that he is the head of the city government. Footage showed Wheeler being harassed and chased by the very "peaceful protesters" he attempted to support, despite being accompanied by armed bodyguards. The situation is described as an "insurrection" in which the media is complicit by ignoring the violence directed at local officials.

Flibbertigibbet
Episode 1263 2:55:49 - 3:01:00

1263: Flibbertigibbet

End of Show Mix, Portland Unrest and Trump Cognitive Test

The final audio montage features clips of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler being booed by protesters, Governor Andrew Cuomo discussing outdoor dining restrictions, and President Trump describing his successful performance on a cognitive test involving the sequence "person, woman, man, camera, TV."

Use Your Words!
Episode 1262 2:37:57 - 2:45:32

1262: Use Your Words!

Portland Protests and Federal Agents, Kidnapping Allegations

Federal agents have been deployed to Portland to protect federal buildings after 55 days of continuous protests. Allegations surfaced that agents in unmarked vans were "kidnapping" protesters, though the hosts argue these were likely undercover feds or lawful arrests. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was reportedly tear-gassed while participating in the protests.