Topic: University Of Pennsylvania

9 chapters across the catalog

Pointcast
Episode 1864 1:57:21 - 2:00:03

1864: Pointcast

Sophie Lewis, Family Abolition, University of Pennsylvania

Sophie Lewis, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is highlighted for her advocacy of abolishing the nuclear family. Her lectures and books promote a "queer communist" view of relationships, which critics argue is part of a broader far-left effort to dismantle parental rights and capitalist values.

Wyrd
Episode 1666 51:10 - 54:41

1666: Wyrd

Avian Flu Vaccines, Cattle Herd Immunity and RFID Tags

The Department of Agriculture is set to begin administering bird flu vaccines to calves, utilizing mRNA technology developed by the University of Pennsylvania. A report from a veterinarian in Nebraska suggests that herd immunity has likely already been reached in hoofed animals and that the push for vaccination and RFID tagging is financially motivated.

Global Donut
Episode 1612 41:47 - 45:31

1612: Global Donut

Chuck Schumer and Congressional Investigations into Campus Anti-Semitism

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warns of a "five-alarm fire" regarding rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. and at top universities. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is set to hold hearings with the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn. The hosts argue that the Democratic party is now facing blowback from activist groups they previously encouraged.

Net Equity
Episode 1602 40:38 - 44:54

1602: Net Equity

Long COVID Serotonin Study, Prozac Treatment Proposals

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified low serotonin levels in the gut as a potential cause for Long COVID symptoms. The study suggests that viral persistence leads to inflammation that prevents tryptophan absorption. Media coverage of the study is criticized as a "native ad" for SSRIs like Prozac as a solution for neurocognitive symptoms.

Healthscare System
Episode 1521 15:41 - 18:30

1521: Healthscare System

Penn Biden Center, Document Relocation Timeline

Classified documents found in Joe Biden's possession were moved at least twice between 2017 and 2018 before arriving at the Penn Biden Center. Critics question why personal lawyers, rather than staffers, were the ones to discover the materials years after the transition. The chaotic nature of the 2017 White House exit is being used by media outlets to explain the presence of sensitive materials in unauthorized locations.

Healthscare System
Episode 1521 18:31 - 21:45

1521: Healthscare System

Hunter Biden, University of Pennsylvania China Funding

Former Kansas Attorney General Phillip Kline highlights a potential conflict of interest involving the University of Pennsylvania, which received $47 million in funding while hosting the Penn Biden Center. The university reportedly lobbied Attorney General Merrick Garland to end the DOJ's China Initiative, which investigated economic espionage. Concerns are raised that the classified documents may pertain to Ukraine and Hunter Biden's business dealings with Burisma.

Trusted Flaggers
Episode 1445 43:38 - 49:07

1445: Trusted Flaggers

Joe Biden, Military Climate Policy, Verbal Gaffes

President Joe Biden's pledge to make every U.S. military vehicle "climate friendly" is met with skepticism regarding feasibility and cost. The segment also reviews various verbal stumbles and false claims made by the President, including his assertion of being a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Palin Pardon
Episode 1305 2:17:13 - 2:21:27

1305: Palin Pardon

Joe Biden, Charlottesville Narrative, Professor Claims

Joe Biden's "foundation story" for his presidential run is scrutinized for inconsistencies regarding when his grandchildren urged him to enter the race. During a recent interview, Biden also claimed he was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and ran an institute at the University of Delaware. Critics point out that these roles were largely honorary and did not involve traditional teaching duties.

Chain of Lies
Episode 898 1:15:41 - 1:19:20

898: Chain of Lies

EPA Data Backup and Fears of Government Silencing

Environmental professors and students at the University of Pennsylvania are racing to back up government climate data, fearing the Trump administration will delete or restrict access to it. The EPA has temporarily restricted employees from posting to social media or blogs, which critics characterize as a "gag order." The hosts argue these fears are exaggerated and note that the Obama administration was also restrictive toward whistleblowers.