5 chapters across the catalog
The viral "covfefe" tweet from Donald Trump is analyzed as a likely typo for the word "coverage." White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's suggestion that a small group of people knew exactly what the President meant is dismissed as an unnecessary defense of a simple late-night error. The hosts compare the incident to their own frequent typographical mistakes in show notes.
TSA Self-Defense Videos, Mike Huckabee's "Guzman" Slip
Mike Huckabee ridiculed a Department of Homeland Security video advising citizens to fight off attackers with scissors. During the segment, Huckabee made a verbal slip, referring to a "crazed gunman" as a "crazed guzman," a mistake he was unable to correct during the live broadcast.
Congressional Typo, Barney Frank, 94 Percent Unemployment
A bill intended to curb government regulations until unemployment drops to 6% was mistakenly written to say "94% unemployment." Congressman Barney Frank mocked the error on the House floor, leading to a 45-minute procedural debate over a simple technical correction. The hosts use the incident to highlight the incompetence of "the real jokers" in Congress.
A discussion ensues regarding typos in the No Agenda mailing list and the psychological impact of negative phrasing. Adam explains his choice to use the word "remember" instead of "don't forget" to avoid reinforcing the negative action of forgetting, citing principles of neuro-linguistic programming.
New York Times Typos, Magnets, and Skype Technical Issues
The New York Times reportedly published a typo referring to the "Large Hardon Collider," a mistake mirrored by various bloggers. The conversation shifts to the "magic" of magnets and the influence of YouTube conspiracy videos. Technical difficulties with Skype and the lack of a proper mixing board in "Studio B" are noted during the recording.
