Topic: Violence Against Women Act

5 chapters across the catalog

Flag Gate
Episode 1665 2:38:37 - 2:41:37

1665: Flag Gate

AOC and the Defiance Act Against AI Deepfakes

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is promoting the "Defiance Act," a bipartisan bill aimed at creating civil recourse for victims of non-consensual AI-generated pornography. AOC claims over 90% of AI-developed imagery is sexually exploitative. The hosts suggest AOC may be seeking her own "Taylor Swift moment" regarding deepfake legislation.

Toxic Masculinity
Episode 834 2:28:44 - 2:30:51

834: Toxic Masculinity

Joe Biden, Violence Against Women Act and Touching

Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the moral principle that no man has the right to touch a woman without consent. The hosts contrast this statement with Biden's well-documented habit of rubbing women's shoulders and whispering to them in public. They joke about his behavior being a "triggering mechanism" or a sign of insanity.

Q-Burn
Episode 654 1:09:20 - 1:15:00

654: Q-Burn

Violence Against Women Act, Political Timing, Republican Stereotypes

The hosts analyze the timing of the Ray Rice elevator tape release, noting it coincided with the anniversary of President Obama's reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. They suggest the media narrative is being shaped to paint Republicans as "wife beaters" to secure the female vote for Democrats. Adam Curry recounts a conversation with a "database lesbian" in San Francisco about gun ownership in Texas.

Get Ready to Rubble
Episode 606 4:13 - 8:34

606: Get Ready to Rubble

National Volunteer Week, Presidential Proclamations and Listener Feedback

The hosts examine recent presidential proclamations from the Federal Register, including National Volunteer Week and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. They note the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Adam Curry mentions receiving critical emails from listeners regarding Dvorak's takes on the Federal Reserve and Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Mavericks of Media
Episode 268 15:40 - 18:57

268: Mavericks of Media

National Stalking Awareness Month and Presidential Proclamation

President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating January 2011 as National Stalking Awareness Month, citing the prevalence of the crime since the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. The hosts review the formal language of the declaration, which calls on Americans to recognize signs of stalking and support survivors. The segment concludes with a critique of social media platforms like Facebook, suggesting their data collection practices mirror the behavior described in the anti-stalking initiative.