Episode 488 • • 1:31:38 - 1:35:12
488: Sponsor Influence
Unpretentiousil Parody, Hipster Symptoms, Gas Price Fluctuations
A parody advertisement for "Unpretentiousil" is played, mocking hipster culture and its associated behaviors like artisanal coffee and fixed-gear bikes. Following the clip, the hosts discuss the recent rise in gasoline prices and the public feud between Elon Musk and the New York Times over Tesla's vehicle range. They also note the absence of nuclear energy mentions in the State of the Union.