Topic: Tinder

A report from a producer in Croatia describes how the influx of Ukrainian refugees has doubled rental prices in Zagreb. The segment also mentions the impact of the refugee crisis on social apps like Tinder in the region.

San Francisco is experiencing a surge in syphilis cases following an "artificial dip" during the 2020 shelter-in-place orders. Health officials attribute the rise to the convenience of dating apps like Tinder and Grindr, with some patients claiming it is easier to find a sexual partner than to order a pizza. The term "sexually distancing" has emerged to describe the temporary lull in activity during the pandemic.

The Biden administration partnered with major dating apps including Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among young adults. These platforms now offer badges for vaccinated users and premium content incentives, citing data from OkCupid that vaccinated individuals receive 14% more matches. Critics describe the move as a desperate attempt to leverage "fear of missing out" (FOMO) to reach the 70% adult vaccination goal.

A listener reported a successful romantic connection made through the No Agenda community, specifically between two gay Christian men in the Chicago suburbs. The couple discovered they lived only 33 minutes apart after one heard the other's donation note on a previous episode. The hosts joked about the show serving as an alternative to dating apps like Grinder or Tinder for its "right-wing" audience.

The episode concludes with a reminder of the show's twice-weekly schedule and a call for donations. A "Media Assassination" music mix follows, featuring clips of Alex Jones discussing his removal from major social media platforms. The hosts sign off from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley.

A satirical audio clip parodies Alex Jones's reaction to being banned from major social media platforms. The parody depicts Jones claiming to have a massive following on Tinder and Twitch, and threatening to broadcast "truth" through real estate listings on Redfin and IMDB. The hosts debate the origin of the clip, suggesting it may be the work of a professional comedian like Stephen Colbert.

Daniel Drayton was arrested in North Hollywood and is suspected of a cross-country crime spree involving murder and rape. Authorities believe Drayton used dating apps like Tinder to lure victims, including a nurse in Queens and a woman in Brooklyn. Investigators are working to determine if there are additional victims across the United States.

Heather Fuchinari from Fullerton is credited as the show's executive producer. She contributed $3,333.33 while undergoing a 72-hour IT deployment and interviewing for a new job. The hosts joke about using "Executive Producer" status on dating apps like Tinder and correct a previous error regarding the NATO phonetic alphabet.

A listener from the Bay Area observed that many single millennial men use their dogs as a primary selling point on dating apps like Tinder. The commentary suggests that for some, dogs have taken the place of human relationships, providing loyalty and affection without the complications of traditional dating.

A producer from Denver describes the difficult dating scene for men who do not identify as feminists and the social stigma of not owning an iPhone. Additionally, Colorado's HB18-1011 has passed, allowing out-of-state ownership of marijuana companies, which is expected to bring new investment to the industry.

Facebook is investigating a security engineer who allegedly used privileged access to stalk women on Tinder. Because Tinder utilizes the Facebook API, employees with high-level access can potentially match user data across platforms. This incident is compared to reports of NSA employees using surveillance tools to spy on romantic interests.

The Rhabit app is a mobile performance management tool that allows employees to rate their colleagues in real-time, similar to the interface of Tinder. Critics compare this "behavior scoring" to the dystopian themes of the television show *Black Mirror*, noting it codifies workplace surveillance and "stack ranking."

Tinder launches the "Menprovement Initiative," a marketing campaign aimed at reducing the "douchebag factor" on the dating app. The hosts critique the campaign's use of stereotypes, noting that it labels 27% of day traders as douchebags, and argue that there is an equal demand for "douchebag women" on hookup services.

A viral story about a British student's disastrous Tinder date—where a woman got stuck in a window trying to retrieve a discarded turd—is reported by the BBC Pidgin service. The hosts use this as an example of the "low-brow" content being pushed by news algorithms. They conclude the segment by critiquing the BBC's use of ads on their Pidgin platform.

Gimlet Media, once hailed as a revolutionary podcast network, is criticized for shifting its business model toward producing branded content for companies like Ford, Tinder, and eBay. The hosts argue this confirms their prediction that traditional podcast networks cannot be monetized through ads alone and must eventually become ad agencies. They reflect on their own history with "Podshow" in 2005 and the lessons learned about the industry.

A new dating app called "Hater" matches users based on things they mutually dislike rather than shared interests. The app features trending topics like Donald Trump, selfies, and slow walkers. The hosts test the app live, swiping on various topics to see how the profiling algorithm works.

Analysts examine the use of social media and blogs, such as those by "Bird of Jannah," as recruitment tools for ISIS that romanticize life in the caliphate. The hosts joke about the need for a "Jihadi Tinder" to match the modern "swipe left, swipe right" culture used in online extremist recruitment.

The hosts critique the declining quality of daytime talk shows like "The View," specifically highlighting a segment where Hilary Duff discusses being on Tinder. They mock the prevalence of "vocal fry" among the hosts and guests, suggesting the show has moved away from current events toward vapid celebrity gossip. The conversation notes that Raven-Symoné has joined the panel as a permanent host.

The proliferation of niche online dating sites—targeting groups from farmers to the gluten-free—is discussed as an example of the "big data scam." The hosts argue that despite massive data collection, advertising algorithms remain ineffective, often serving irrelevant ads for dating services.

A personal story about being recognized from a Tinder profile in a local Austin health food store leads to a discussion on the privacy implications of dating apps. The app Hinge is noted for its integration with Facebook to show mutual friends, which is described as "creepy."