Topic: Trigger Warnings

A satirical trigger warning is issued regarding an upcoming "mic drop" sound effect at the end of the program. Listeners on Facebook have reportedly complained about the frequency and volume of the sound. The utility of the fast-forward and pause buttons is suggested for those sensitive to specific audio elements.

The University of Chicago issued a letter to the class of 2020 stating that the institution does not support trigger warnings or intellectual safe spaces. This news is paired with a personal anecdote from Austin, Texas, involving a confrontation with a pedestrian who used academic terminology like "microaggression" to describe a sidewalk encounter.

The New York City Commission on Human Rights released a pamphlet detailing legal protections for gender identity and expression. The discussion also covers the rise of "trigger warnings" and "content warnings" in online groups, including the concept of "ableism" in language.

A viral video from the Chicago protests shows a female activist confronting a cameraman, demanding he "dismantle his privilege" and leave the area. The activist claims the cameraman's presence is unwelcome because he is "surrounded by privilege" while filming women of color. The hosts discuss the psychological impact of such confrontations and the difficulty of responding to "social justice" rhetoric in real-time.

Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, gains national attention for his response to a student who felt "victimized" by a sermon on love. Piper's letter tells students that the university is "not a daycare" and that feeling uncomfortable after a sermon is called a "conscience." He explicitly states that the school will not issue trigger warnings or coddle student narcissism.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast with a discussion on gender identity terms, specifically the definition of "cisgender." The conversation transitions into a satirical "trigger warning" regarding the repetitive use of the word trigger. This leads to a critique of pharmaceutical advertisements, specifically highlighting the common disclaimer of "anal leakage" as a side effect in drug marketing.

A discussion regarding "slave speak" and verbal fillers like "it is what it is" and "at the end of the day" leads to an analysis of language evolution. The conversation explores how modern communication through emojis and tablets may be reducing technical savvy in children.

The hosts briefly mention the recent Democratic primary debate, noting it ended early due to a lack of substantive material. Adam Curry then issues a satirical "trigger warning" for the audience, mocking modern sensitivities regarding gluten and dietary choices. This serves as a transition into the heavy news coverage of the Paris terrorist events.

The show opens with a series of satirical trigger warnings produced by Chris Wilson. These warnings mock modern safe space culture by warning listeners of potential "anal leakage" or feeling like a "douchebag" for not donating. The hosts establish the podcast as a "safe space" for their audience.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss the gloomy weather before transitioning into a critique of modern trigger warnings in media. They reference the historical use of flashbulb warnings for epilepsy on British and Canadian broadcasts as a precursor to current trends.

The adoption of "trigger warnings" at Columbia University for subjects like Greek mythology is analyzed as an extension of political correctness and cultural Marxism. The term's origins are traced back to the treatment of Vietnam War veterans with PTSD in the 1980s and later feminist message boards in the 1990s. Critics argue that labeling classic literature as potentially traumatizing is an unnecessary academic trend.