Topic: Warrior

The hosts revisit a clip of Kamala Harris speaking about being a "joyful warrior," which appeared to show her sounding intoxicated. After reviewing the original footage, they confirm the viral version was slowed down to create a false impression. They compare this to historical instances where audio of George W. Bush was similarly manipulated.

A viral video appearing to show Kamala Harris acting "drunk" or "stoned" while speaking about being a "joyful warrior" is analyzed. The hosts debate the authenticity of the clip, noting the blurry quality and background music often used to mask digital manipulation.

A producer reports that his hotel reservation for the January 6th protests in DC was mysteriously cancelled by Booking.com without notice. The hosts suggest that "social justice warriors" within travel companies may be subverting reservations for Trump supporters. They advise listeners to book directly with hotels and airlines to avoid third-party interference and potential "nightmare" scenarios upon arrival.

A final round of donations and Father's Day tributes are read, including messages from Canadian listeners criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The segment concludes with a brief mention of the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics.

Golden State Warriors co-owner Chamath Palihapitiya faced backlash after stating on a podcast with Jason Calacanis that "nobody cares about what's happening to the Uyghurs." Palihapitiya claimed the issue is below his personal concern threshold. The hosts discuss the "douchebag" nature of the comments and the lack of pushback from his co-hosts.

The hosts discuss the expansion of their decentralized social network via Mastodon and the new "justicewarrior.social" instance. They review the artwork for episode 1354, "Facts for Hacks," created by Brad 1x, and highlight new Podcasting 2.0 features like searchable transcripts. Listeners are encouraged to switch to modern podcast apps available at NewPodcastApps.com.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is described as being bullied by his own employees into banning President Donald Trump. Internal pressure from approximately 350 staffers reportedly led to the permanent suspension of the presidential account. The narrative of "inciting an insurrection" is characterized as a surface-level justification used by activist employees to remove a political figure they disliked.

The No Agenda Social platform operates on the Fediverse, though it has been blocked by major servers like mastodon.social. The hosts discuss the irony of being labeled "alt-right" for supporting free speech and explain how users can still follow them across the decentralized network.

The Native American Guardians Association (NAGA) expressed opposition to the Washington Redskins name change, stating they view the term as a "unifying" and "powerful warrior name." Members argued that the eradication of the name is an insult and that "Indian country" has more pressing concerns like healthcare and crime. They criticized outside activists for speaking on their behalf without consulting actual Native Americans.

Karlyn Borisenko describes her transition from a "Trump hater" to a critic of social justice movements after witnessing "roving gangs" of activists attacking members of the online knitting community. Her story gained national attention after she attended a Trump rally and wrote about the experience for Forbes.

A producer shared a story about a job interview where they were asked if they found the show "South Park" funny or offensive as a way to screen for "social justice warrior" tendencies. The segment concluded with the show's traditional sign-off and the playing of the "Drone Again, Naturally" parody song.

A PBS NewsHour Periscope stream featured a caption calling Donald Trump a "racist treasonous man-child." The hosts discuss the infiltration of "social justice warriors" into media and tech companies, arguing that such internal cultures lead to overt institutional bias.

Donations are acknowledged from Luxembourg, McCall, and Denver. Mary Brough from Denver is "de-douched" and thanked for propagating the show's formula to social justice warriors at her school and workplace.

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors to win the 2019 NBA Championship, marking the first title for a Canadian team. The victory prompted discussions about the origins of the sport, noting that inventor James Naismith was Canadian and the first NBA game was played in Toronto.

Adam Curry recounts his wedding to Tina Mudford in Austin, Texas, describing it as a major event. John C. Dvorak shares an anecdote about arriving late to a pre-wedding gathering in a Toyota 4Runner and immediately checking the score of a Golden State Warriors game. The hosts discuss the punctuality and social dynamics of the wedding weekend.

The hosts play a news clip where an anchor mistakenly says "Dwayne 12" instead of Day 12 of the government shutdown. They also credit Network Dali for the episode 1099 artwork, which features a calendar and a popular meme of a screaming social justice warrior.

Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin are leading a departure from Patreon following the de-platforming of several creators. Peterson announced plans to build a new payment system, which the hosts criticize as a violation of "core competencies." They argue that building a financial infrastructure is a massive undertaking that will distract Peterson from his primary work as a speaker and author.

Healthline published an LGBTQIA safe sex guide that suggested using the term "front hole" as a gender-neutral alternative to "vagina." The hosts play a clip of NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch reacting with outrage to the terminology. They discuss the "unhinged" nature of both the social justice movement and the right-wing reaction to it.

The Golden State Warriors secured a victory in the third game of the NBA Finals despite a lackluster performance from several star players. Kevin Durant led the team with 43 points in what was described as a one-man show. The discussion highlights the perceived weakness of Eastern Conference teams compared to the Western Conference.

Adam Curry describes his experiences on the Mastodon social network, where he has been labeled a "serial abuser" by social justice warriors. He examines the profiles of his detractors, noting a trend of millennials using GoFundMe and Patreon to fund their lifestyles while pursuing "indie game" or "haiku" careers. One specific example involves a couple seeking funds for car payments and medical bills after the husband quit his job to make games.