3 chapters across the catalog
Weinstein Scandal Timing, Hillary Clinton Political Strategy
The hosts theorize that the New York Times published the Weinstein exposé to distance the Democratic Party from Hillary Clinton. They suggest the party views Clinton as a "nightmare scenario" for 2020 and used Weinstein's downfall to sever her primary financial ties. A side theory mentions 4chan rumors linking Weinstein's phone to "The Fappening" celebrity photo leaks.
The Fappening, Celebrity Photo Leaks, Internet Censorship
The massive leak of private celebrity photos, known as "The Fappening," is being framed by activists like Lena Dunham as a sex crime equivalent to rape. This framing is viewed as a potential precursor to new legislation that could be used to censor internet traffic and restrict free speech under the guise of stopping "unlawful content." The hosts argue the event is being used to establish government control over network traffic.
The Fappening, Celebrity iCloud Photo Leak Origins
The "Fappening" celebrity photo leak is discussed, with Curry suggesting the term originated from the Dutch website Geen Stijl. The term "fap" is identified as an onomatopoeia for masturbation. The segment covers the widespread dissemination of stolen private photos from Apple's iCloud service.
