Topic: Williamsburg

3 chapters across the catalog

That 70's Podcast
Episode 1446 1:47:37 - 1:51:35

1446: That 70's Podcast

Brooklyn Bookstore and New York Wokeness

During a visit to a bookstore in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Adam Curry was asked to wear a mask despite the lack of a mandate. He describes the store's inventory as being almost entirely focused on "woke" topics, with a tiny, neglected section for religion. Curry shares an anecdote about an Uber driver's reaction to his critique of New York's cultural climate, concluding that the city has become "corrupt" and unwelcoming to outsiders.

Homeless Apocalypse
Episode 1418 3:13:24 - 3:16:30

1418: Homeless Apocalypse

3D Printed Habitat for Humanity House in Virginia

NPR reported on the first "owner-occupied" 3D printed Habitat for Humanity home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Adam Curry describes seeing similar "automated mud flappers" in action, noting that the technology primarily prints the cement walls but not the roof or doors. The hosts critique the media hype surrounding the "first" status of the project.

No Apology
Episode 1133 2:04:03 - 2:10:16

1133: No Apology

Measles Outbreak Hysteria and Mandatory Vaccinations

Mayor Bill de Blasio mandates vaccinations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, following a measles outbreak in the Orthodox Jewish community. The hosts discuss the "fear campaign" surrounding the virus, including the use of the phrase "tested positive" and the implementation of quarantines at universities like UCLA for those who cannot prove vaccination.