7 chapters across the catalog
Gender Studies in Afghanistan, Academic Feminism Funding
Tucker Carlson reports that the U.S. government spent nearly $1 billion exporting academic feminism and gender studies to Afghanistan over 20 years. This included a master's degree program at Kabul University and gender quotas for the Afghan National Army, which Carlson argues were culturally disconnected from the local population.
Drug Study Kickbacks for Educators, FIU Funding
Barbie Rivera alleges that pharmaceutical companies and Florida International University offered financial incentives to school principals for enrolling children in drug studies. She claims she was offered $100 for student contact info, $500 for mental health checklists, and $5,000 for every child successfully placed on a new medication like Intuniv. The hosts express outrage at the potential for widespread corruption in the education system.
Angry White Male Studies at University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is offering a new course titled "Angry White Male Studies" within its Humanities department. The class aims to chart the rise of male anger in America and Britain since the 1950s. Despite social media backlash, students on campus expressed interest, and the course is expected to fill its 15-student capacity quickly.
Flawed Dark Chocolate Health Study with Small Sample Size
Mainstream media outlets reported on a Loma Linda University study claiming dark chocolate reduces stress and improves memory, but the study only involved five participants. The "n=5" sample size is highlighted as being statistically insignificant, yet the story was carried by national news organizations including ABC. The segment suggests the story may have been a native advertisement for the chocolate industry.
French Breast Study, Bra Usage and Sagging Research
A 15-year study conducted by Professor Jean-Denis Rouillon at the University of Besancon suggests that bras may actually encourage breast sagging rather than prevent it. Research involving 330 women found that those who went braless experienced a seven-millimeter lift in their nipples annually and developed firmer tissue. The study concludes that bras may degrade the natural support muscles of the chest.
An anecdote describes participating in a psychological study at the University of California involving a lie detector. The subject's physiological responses were triggered by the mere anticipation of gruesome films, causing the polygraph needles to spike before the movies even began. The experience is used to illustrate the limitations and potential for manipulation of lie detector tests.
Academic studies on judging behavior suggest that the order of appearance significantly impacts scores, with later contestants typically receiving higher marks as judges "warm up." This trend was observed in the Miss USA gown competition, where the first contestant received the lowest score despite a strong performance, while later contestants received high scores even after stumbling on stage.
