Topic: Tulsa Police

4 chapters across the catalog

Agitprop
Episode 1252 1:33:13 - 1:39:00

1252: Agitprop

Tulsa Rally Concerns and Police Union Hypocrisy

Critics have labeled Donald Trump's upcoming Tulsa rally a "super spreader" event for COVID-19 and a potential flashpoint for racial tension. The discussion also highlighted the perceived hypocrisy of left-wing groups that support labor unions like AFSCME and SEIU but oppose police unions. As calls for police reform grow, the tension between union protections and officer accountability has become a central political issue.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 29:27 - 32:04

235: Disaster Capitalist

Pedobear Internet Meme, Tulsa Police Department Warning

Tulsa police issued a warning to parents about "Pedobear," an internet meme they claim is used by child predators as a mascot. The hosts mock the news report for failing to understand the character's origins as a joke on sites like 4chan used to mock pedophilia, rather than a tool for actual predators.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 32:05 - 34:19

235: Disaster Capitalist

Media Misunderstanding of Internet Culture, San Luis Obispo Sheriff

The hosts criticize the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department and Tulsa police for standing by their Pedobear alerts despite media outlets like Gawker pointing out the character is a joke. They argue that the police and local news are manufacturing a threat out of a punchline, ignoring statistics that show most predators are known to the victims.

MAFIFA
Episode 214 56:55 - 1:01:21

214: MAFIFA

Rumbler Police Sirens and Distracted Driver Era

Police departments in Tulsa and other cities are adopting the "Rumbler," a new siren that emits low-frequency vibrations that can be felt by drivers. While marketed as a tool for the "era of the distracted driver," critics suggest it is an interim step toward the development of acoustic pain weapons that use extremely low frequencies (ELF) to incapacitate individuals.