6 chapters across the catalog
Listener Kim Vacheron from Foxborough shares her story of leaving the Democratic Party in 2017. She requests a "de-douching" ceremony and expresses appreciation for the show's media deconstruction. The hosts perform the requested audio rituals using various soundboard clips.
Jennifer, known as "Viking Mom," donates $400.17 and describes the social challenges of being a conservative in the San Francisco Bay Area. She discusses the "Walk Away" movement and the pressure to hide non-Democratic political affiliations in corporate environments like Facebook and Oracle. Having family roots in Sweden and Denmark, she also critiques the American perception of Scandinavian socialism, citing long wait times for medical services.
Walk Away Campaign, Confession Booth Video Style
The "Walk Away" campaign, where former Democrats share their reasons for leaving the party, is being dismissed by some as a "Russian bot" operation. The hosts argue it is a sincere movement using a "confession booth" video style borrowed from reality TV. They play a clip from a woman advocating for "freedom of thought" and walking away from political shunning.
Walk Away Campaign, Brandon Straka and Red Pill Experience
Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway campaign, explains his transition from a Hillary Clinton supporter to leaving the Democratic Party. Straka cites the "nasty rhetoric" and intolerance of the left as his primary reasons for the shift. He emphasizes that minorities and gay Americans are not required to vote Democrat and are being used by the party through fear-based manipulation.
Scott Adams on Walk Away, Mental Health and Politics
Dilbert creator Scott Adams analyzes the #WalkAway movement, arguing that the Democratic Party's reliance on fear is physically and mentally unhealthy for its supporters. Adams distinguishes between Trump's use of fear regarding external threats (like MS-13) and the left's use of fear against fellow citizens. He suggests that realizing one's own political team is causing distress is a powerful persuasive turning point.
A former progressive activist describes her "walk away" experience, labeling Facebook as "cancer" due to the constant hatred and lack of dialogue. She expresses hope that the campaign will allow people with differing views, such as pro-life and pro-choice individuals, to interact without hostility. The hosts celebrate being "social media free" for several months.
