Topic: Washington County

7 chapters across the catalog

Umpty Ump
Episode 1709 1:01:25 - 1:04:49

1709: Umpty Ump

Jonathan Capehart, Washington Post Election Coverage

A heated exchange occurred on Washington Post Live between host Jonathan Capehart and columnist Hugh Hewitt regarding election integrity. Hewitt pointed out that a court in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, ruled in favor of the RNC after officials illegally turned voters away. Capehart expressed frustration with Hewitt's "lecturing" on reporting, highlighting the internal divisions within major media organizations.

Q-Yoga
Episode 1518 2:55:39 - 3:05:40

1518: Q-Yoga

Washington Power Station Vandalism, Outro

Two men were arrested in Washington State for vandalizing four electrical substations over the holidays, an act that left thousands without power. While initially feared to be domestic terrorism, the suspects told investigators they knocked out the power to burglarize a business and steal from a cash register. The show concludes with a list of upcoming meetups in Denver, Oklahoma City, and Toronto.

COVID Medley
Episode 1440 1:07:31 - 1:09:43

1440: COVID Medley

Mask Wars, Personal Choice, University of Washington Models

The "Mask Wars" intensify as public places like Palm Beach County make face coverings mandatory. President Trump suggests that some people wear masks as a political signal against him, while a University of Washington model claims thousands of lives could be saved by universal masking. Citizens express frustration over the loss of personal choice and the shifting consensus on mask efficacy.

BINO
Episode 1301 35:53 - 43:20

1301: BINO

Media Alarmism and Mask Mandate Efficacy

Mainstream news outlets like NBC and Democracy Now! are criticized for using alarmist language regarding record-breaking COVID-19 statistics. Despite high mask compliance in regions like Alameda County, California, case rates have continued to rise, leading to questions about the efficacy of mandates. Data from the UK is cited to suggest that cases often increase following the implementation of mask requirements.

Rory's Dad
Episode 1286

1286: Rory's Dad

Keith Olbermann, Greg Banks, Alarming Political Rhetoric

Island County prosecutor Greg Banks and media personality Keith Olbermann issued statements calling for the removal and prosecution of Donald Trump supporters and enablers. Olbermann specifically named Mike Lee, William Barr, Sean Hannity, and Amy Coney Barrett as individuals who must be prosecuted and removed from society. The rhetoric suggests a "cleansing" of those with "diseased thinking" regarding the current administration.

Hunt the Wumpus
Episode 1204 13:05 - 14:48

1204: Hunt the Wumpus

Washington State Tumbleweed Storm, Highway 240 Blockage

A massive windstorm in Washington State caused a "tumbleweed takeover" on Highway 240, burying several vehicles in piles of brush up to ten feet high. State troopers and Department of Transportation crews spent hours digging out trapped motorists near West Richland. The event was described as an unusual environmental phenomenon for the region.

Swine Flu: It's a Beta!
Episode 92 26:09 - 28:56

92: Swine Flu: It's a Beta!

Postpartum Depression, Government Child Custody

The Washington Post reported on a mother in Prince George's County who faced a government investigation after expressing disappointment over her newborn's gender while medicated post-cesarean. The hosts argue this incident reflects a trend of state interference in parental rights and the medicalization of motherhood. They suggest such stories serve to condition the public to accept mandatory psychiatric screenings for parents.