Topic: Us Open

4 chapters across the catalog

German SPAM
Episode 1069 55:08 - 57:36

1069: German SPAM

Serena Williams US Open Controversy and Double Standards

Hillary Clinton addresses the controversy surrounding Serena Williams at the US Open, attributing the umpire's penalties to sexism and racism. The hosts compare Williams' behavior to past outbursts by male players like John McEnroe. They critique the narrative that powerful women are uniquely disliked, arguing that powerful men are also frequently criticized.

Post Racial
Episode 1064 2:54:14 - 2:58:17

1064: Post Racial

US Open Sexism Controversy and Alizé Cornet

French tennis player Alizé Cornet received a code violation at the US Open for briefly removing her shirt on court after realizing it was on backwards. The incident sparked accusations of sexism, as male players frequently change shirts on court without penalty. Cornet, who was wearing a sports bra, ultimately lost the match.

Stay Safe!
Episode 959 2:51:07 - 2:59:59

959: Stay Safe!

The Week Ahead and No Agenda Outro

The upcoming week features the start of Burning Man, the US Open, and the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. The No Agenda show concludes with a reminder to stay safe during the Texas floods and a call for continued listener support through the value-for-value model. The episode ends with a montage of "douchebag" callouts and a parody song about the "Snowflake Bunch."

28 Pages
Episode 635 21:03 - 24:12

635: 28 Pages

NYPD Warns of Al-Qaeda Inspired Magazine Threats

NYPD officials warn that Al-Qaeda's Inspire magazine is providing instructions for lone-wolf terrorists to target high-profile events like the U.S. Open. The hosts suggest the mention of the tennis tournament may be a promotional tactic or a way to humanize intelligence warnings despite no specific threats.