Topic: University Of Missouri

5 chapters across the catalog

Jabs for Jesus
Episode 1344 1:48:23 - 1:51:41

1344: Jabs for Jesus

Memorial Donations, Michael Vitto Lomantini Scholarship

Sir Pat the Prick donates in memory of his brother, Michael "Lomo" Lomantini, who passed away unexpectedly at age 30. The funds are directed toward a scholarship at the University of Missouri. The hosts encourage listeners to support the memorial GoFundMe and honor Lomo's legacy.

Warm Hand-Off
Episode 1023 2:35:54 - 2:37:29

1023: Warm Hand-Off

University Food Banks, Student Food Insecurity

The "Kangaroo Pantry" at the University of Missouri-Kansas City provides food assistance to students and faculty facing "food insecurity." Reports suggest that many college students must choose between paying for utilities or groceries, even those receiving financial aid. Critics question the prevalence of the issue, suggesting it may be a result of poor financial management or a "ruse."

Toxic Masculinity
Episode 834 2:21:25 - 2:23:53

834: Toxic Masculinity

Mizzou Vigil, Black Lives Matter Hijacking

A vigil for the Orlando victims at the University of Missouri was reportedly "hijacked" by a speaker who criticized the crowd for its lack of support for Black Lives Matter. The speaker expressed nervousness about the number of "white people" in attendance. The incident is cited as an example of racial politics overshadowing a moment of collective mourning.

White Male Clerks
Episode 801 2:20:31 - 2:24:15

801: White Male Clerks

Melissa Click Apology and Journalism Standards

Former University of Missouri professor Melissa Click appeared on CBS This Morning to address the viral video where she called for "some muscle" to remove a student journalist. Click claimed she was protecting protesters and was confused because the journalist did not have a "professional-sized" camera. Her explanation is widely mocked as a failure to understand modern journalism and the First Amendment, especially coming from a faculty member in a journalism department.

Threat Stream
Episode 688 2:04:36 - 2:07:03

688: Threat Stream

Constitutional Privacy Rights and Case Law

A legal analysis from the University of Missouri explores whether the U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the right to privacy. The discussion notes that while the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 9th Amendments imply privacy, it is largely established through case law rather than direct text. This leaves privacy rights vulnerable to new legislation or Supreme Court reversals.