Topic: Woodrow Wilson

A discussion on the 25th Amendment argues that the statute is a "fraud" because it was never executed despite visible signs of presidential decline. The segment suggests that the Cabinet and Vice President are unlikely to ever trigger the amendment because they benefit from running the administration themselves, leaving impeachment as the only—albeit difficult—alternative.

A list of recurring media insults directed at Donald Trump, dubbed the "Trump Rotation," includes labels like "Russian agent," "narcissist," and "cognitively impaired." The segment compares this to historical cover-ups of presidential health, such as Woodrow Wilson's stroke, and critiques the predictable nature of modern political attacks.

The history of the State of the Union address is reviewed, noting that it was originally a written letter until President Woodrow Wilson established the modern speech format. The hosts observe the absence of Justice Clarence Thomas from the recent joint session. They discuss how the event has evolved into a prime-time television promotional tool for the executive branch.

A donation from Jackie Connelly, a retiring teacher from Green Bay, sparks a discussion on the state of the public school system and the benefits of homeschooling. The hosts also read a note from an anonymous producer comparing historical knowledge in 1943 to 1976, lamenting the modern lack of awareness regarding figures like Woodrow Wilson and Patrick Henry.

Legal experts and commentators are debating the origins and application of the 25th Amendment, which was ratified in 1967 following the assassination of JFK. Theories circulate that the current focus on Biden's memory is a "palace coup" designed to replace him with another candidate like Gavin Newsom or Michelle Obama before the election.

President Woodrow Wilson's secret incapacity following a stroke in 1919 is compared to modern concerns regarding Joe Biden's health. The hosts discuss how Wilson's wife effectively ran the executive branch, drawing a parallel to Jill Biden. They also note Warren G. Harding's 1920 "return to normalcy" campaign as a precursor to Biden's 2020 platform.

The Federal Reserve is criticized as a "criminal banking system" established in 1913 under President Woodrow Wilson. Historical analysis suggests that major global events, such as wars or pandemics, occur roughly every ten years to "clear the books" and reset the financial system. This cycle includes 9/11 and the current pandemic as pivotal moments for fiscal control.

The Houston Association of Realtors has replaced the terms "master bedroom" and "master bath" with "primary" to avoid perceived associations with slavery. Similarly, the entertainment industry is seeing white actors step down from voicing characters of color on shows like *The Simpsons* and *Family Guy*. These shifts are characterized as part of a broader linguistic movement where words like "problematic" and "enslaved" are used to reframe historical and social contexts.

Princeton University has removed Woodrow Wilson's name from its School of Public and International Affairs due to his historical record of segregation. Simultaneously, officials in Orange County are facing calls to rename John Wayne Airport following the resurfacing of a 1971 *Playboy* interview containing racist remarks. The hosts discuss the trend of re-evaluating historical figures through the lens of 2020 social standards.

The Espionage Act of 1917, originally intended for wartime spies, was used nine times by the Obama administration to prosecute whistleblowers and their sources. This aggressive use of the law has created a "chilling effect" on investigative journalism and the exposure of government abuses. The potential prosecution of Julian Assange is seen as the culmination of this trend toward total government secrecy.

A historical review of the Sedition Act of 1918 describes it as the greatest suppression of free speech in U.S. history. Under President Woodrow Wilson, it became illegal to criticize the government, the war effort, or even grumble about food restrictions in a bar. The law led to the imprisonment of citizens for up to 20 years for simple verbal dissent during World War I.

A PBS documentary reveals that President Woodrow Wilson was incapacitated by a severe stroke during the final 18 months of his presidency, a fact hidden from the public by his wife, Edith Wilson. During this time, Edith effectively functioned as the first female president. The "conspiracy" resulted in Wilson refusing to compromise with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, ultimately leading to the failure of the U.S. to join the League of Nations.

John C. Dvorak discusses a PBS special on World War I that highlights the propaganda efforts of Woodrow Wilson and George Creel. Creel headed the Committee on Public Information (CPI), an organization employing 75,000 people to manage news flow and provide 20,000 newspaper columns weekly to the media. The hosts compare the CPI's "public information" mandate to a real-world Ministry of Truth designed to edit facts and control the war narrative.

During the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, President Woodrow Wilson reportedly refused to publicly acknowledge the crisis to avoid distracting from the war effort. Authorities issued trivial advice, such as avoiding tight shoes, while ignoring the need for crowd control to protect war bond drives and military mobilization. This suppression of information is blamed for contributing to the high death toll of the Spanish Flu.

Professor John Yoo discusses his book "Crisis in Command," tracing the expansion of executive power and the "administrative state" back to Woodrow Wilson and FDR. Yoo argues that regulatory agencies now write laws and rules that bypass the constitutional legislative process. The hosts apply this to the current era, suggesting the government has transitioned from a republic to a regulatory-driven system.

Students at Princeton University demand the removal of Woodrow Wilson's name from campus buildings due to his segregationist policies. Similar protests at Yale led to the removal of the title "Master" for dormitory heads. The discussion extends to Silicon Valley, where some programmers find the "master-slave" terminology in hard drive architecture offensive and seek to change technical language.

A letter from listener John Artman in Beijing challenges the hosts' previous analysis that China needs a war to stabilize its economy. Artman argues that China's military is too corrupt for modern conflict and praises the intellectual capabilities of President Xi Jinping. The hosts debate whether highly educated leaders are effective or dangerous.

Professor Michael Oppenheimer appeared on the PBS NewsHour with Gwen Ifill to praise the U.S.-China climate deal as a way to avoid the "climate danger zone." The hosts criticize the segment as hagiography and argue that the 2030 benchmark for Chinese emissions is a scam that lacks immediate accountability.

Adam Curry reads an excerpt from Michael Crichton's book "State of Fear," which draws parallels between the modern climate change movement and the eugenics movement of the early 20th century. The reading lists famous supporters of eugenics, including Theodore Roosevelt and Alexander Graham Bell, and describes how the "pseudoscience" led to the death of millions.

Rumors circulate that Jane Harman may replace David Petraeus at the CIA. The hosts discuss Senator John McCain's threat to filibuster nominations and the relevance of Senate confirmation hearings. They suggest McCain acts as a "shill" to create controlled controversy for the administration.