Topic: The Plan

9 chapters across the catalog

Batteries Not Included
Episode 1029 1:31:34 - 1:35:40

1029: Batteries Not Included

The Domain in Austin and "Inside-Out" Malls

A visit to "The Domain" in Austin, Texas, is described as an "internment camp" for high-end shopping and living. The development is an "inside-out mall" where people live in apartments above standalone retail stores. The area is characterized by a high concentration of tech workers, hipsters on scooters, and "MILFs," representing a modern trend in urban live-work-play environments.

Pentacon
Episode 1015 17:11 - 19:39

1015: Pentacon

Marshall Plan Legacy, Trans-Pacific Partnership Secrecy

The current US trade imbalance is attributed to favorable deals cut during the post-WWII Marshall Plan era that were never readjusted. Criticism is directed at the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for its secretive wording and perceived globalist agenda. The Economist magazine is criticized for its "New World Order" stance, specifically regarding a cover depicting President Trump as a hand grenade threatening world trade.

Geopolitical Chernobyl
Episode 759 1:36:28 - 1:41:28

759: Geopolitical Chernobyl

Whoopi Goldberg, Planned Parenthood, and The Vagina ISO

Whoopi Goldberg's comments on "The View" regarding the origins of Planned Parenthood are challenged, specifically her claim that it was founded to stop women from using "hangers." The hosts argue that Margaret Sanger's actual goal was to overturn Comstock laws and promote birth control. The segment ends with a comedic deconstruction of Goldberg's "Get out of my vagina" outburst, which is edited into a show jingle.

Toxic Speech
Episode 744 1:24:28 - 1:28:13

744: Toxic Speech

Cecil the Lion, Zimbabwe Big Game Hunting

The global outcry over Cecil the Lion is analyzed as a potential media distraction from the Planned Parenthood undercover videos. Conflicting reports emerge regarding the death of Cecil's brother, Jericho, with GPS data suggesting the animal is still alive. Photos of Donald Trump Jr. posing with hunting trophies are also discussed as part of the media narrative.

Peak Oil II
Episode 734 52:46 - 58:59

734: Peak Oil II

Save the Children and Planned Parenthood Street Solicitation

A host recounts a jarring encounter with street solicitors wearing shirts representing both Save the Children and Planned Parenthood. The segment explores the perceived contradiction between the two organizations and investigates the massive financial war chest of Save the Children, noting its ties to the Gates Foundation and Open Society Institute.

Juice Jacking
Episode 717 50:17 - 53:26

717: Juice Jacking

Baltimore Stadium Location and The Wire Comparison

The hosts debate the impact of the Baltimore baseball stadium, Camden Yards, on local commerce and urban layout. They recommend the television series The Wire as an accurate, albeit gritty, depiction of the socio-economic realities and corruption within the city of Baltimore.

CIA vs MI6
Episode 323 1:23:57 - 1:28:44

323: CIA vs MI6

Bristol City Council, Zombie Apocalypse Contingency Plan

The Bristol City Council released a document outlining contingency plans for a "zombie outbreak" in response to a Freedom of Information request. While the Guardian presented the story as a joke, the hosts discuss the trend of government agencies, including the CDC, using zombie scenarios for disaster preparedness. They debate whether these documents are purely tongue-in-cheek or serve a darker purpose.