Topic: Union City

President Biden has delayed his first State of the Union address until March 1st, the latest in history, citing the Winter Olympics and COVID-19. Meanwhile, an end-of-show audio mix highlights that half of COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York City are "incidental," meaning patients were admitted for other reasons and tested positive upon arrival. The show concludes with a reminder that "this is not 2020, this is 2022."

A former New York City police attorney calls C-SPAN to discuss the 19 previous complaints against Derek Chauvin. He criticizes Senator Amy Klobuchar's past failure to prosecute police officers in Minneapolis and discusses the "Ferguson effect" where police withdraw from high-crime areas.

The Transport Workers Union of New York has negotiated a $500,000 death benefit for families of members who die of COVID-19. The hosts argue this creates a financial incentive to misclassify deaths, while also noting the limitations of PCR testing.

The visual dynamics of the State of the Union are examined, focusing on Nancy Pelosi's role as a "stage manager" for the Democratic side. The hosts observe the contrast between Republicans standing and Democrats remaining seated during lines about stopping crime or economic prosperity. Pelosi's facial expressions and "shushing" of her caucus are noted as key elements of the televised drama.

A brief discussion covers rumors regarding the European Union potentially voting to lower the age of consent to 13. The hosts compare historical age of consent laws in Spain and Vatican City. They frame the potential legislative shift as a reaction to incarceration rates for statutory offenses.

A local news report covers a man who robbed a Girl Scout cookie table at gunpoint in Union City. The hosts transition to a clip of Al Franken discussing voter fraud, noting that Franken's own 2008 election victory was marred by reports of over 1,000 felons voting illegally. They criticize the media for ignoring historical examples of fraud while attacking current claims.

The UK government extended the voter registration deadline for the Brexit referendum following a website crash, which some interpret as a move to help the "Remain" campaign. The City of London, a sovereign financial enclave, is reportedly nervous about the impact of a "Leave" vote on mergers, acquisitions, and the status of EU workers. The hosts argue that global banking interests will work to ensure Brexit does not happen.

Adam Curry describes the four distinct groups present at the Occupy Wall Street camp at Los Angeles City Hall, including homeless individuals and union representatives. He notes that the public address system was dominated by unions and actors like Danny Glover, while Ron Paul supporters and "Fed guys" occupied a separate area. Curry expresses concern over the "99%" messaging and the lack of centralized organization beyond the union presence.