Topic: Voodoo

An anecdote from a Tory Burch employee suggests that high-end fashion brands are "eating" the cost of tariffs rather than passing them to consumers due to high profit margins. The hosts compare current economic criticisms of Trump to George H.W. Bush's "voodoo economics" label for Reagan's supply-side policies.

Reports from sources on the ground suggest that Polish border authorities are practicing racial discrimination by only allowing white refugees to enter. An anecdote involving Nigerian criminal organizations and human trafficking in Ukraine is shared to explain the presence of non-Ukrainian groups attempting to flee. Ukraine is characterized as a global hub for weapon smuggling, cybercrime, and illicit financial activities involving the Biden family.

The YouTube recommendation engine is described as a supercomputer pointed at the human brain, using "voodoo doll" avatars to predict and manipulate user behavior. Harris argues that tech companies should have a fiduciary duty to users, similar to doctors or lawyers, to prevent social havoc.

An audio clip from a 1940s Bob Hope movie features a joke comparing zombies—people with no will of their own following orders—to Democrats. The hosts use the clip to illustrate that political bashing and satire have remained consistent in American culture for decades.

Adam Curry discusses taking Quercetin, an anti-inflammatory plant pigment, to manage severe allergies and brain swelling caused by mold in his Austin home. John C. Dvorak reads from Wikipedia, noting the substance's properties as a bronchodilator and its potential antiviral benefits. The conversation turns to "voodoo" doctors and online communities where people document their experiences with various drugs and supplements.