6 chapters across the catalog
Kanye West's recent interview with Tucker Carlson is discussed, specifically West's rejection of the "bipolar" label as a tool used to dismiss his opinions. The hosts argue that the mainstream media and big tech use mental health narratives to marginalize black public figures who express independent or conservative viewpoints. They praise West as a "marketing genius" who is being unfairly targeted by political opponents.
New "Affirmative Consent" or "Yes Means Yes" laws are going into effect at universities in New York and California. An NYU student's "man on the street" interviews reveal widespread confusion among students regarding whether kissing constitutes a sexual act requiring explicit verbal consent. The law's lack of clear definitions regarding "incapacitation" and "silence" is criticized as creating a legal gray area for college students.
The Yes Men, CIA 9/11 Report and Saudi Blackmail
The activist group "The Yes Men" protested Shell's Arctic drilling by handing out "ancient ice" in New York. The conversation shifts to the 28 redacted pages of the 9/11 Commission Report. The hosts suggest the ongoing focus on these pages serves as a form of public blackmail against Saudi Arabia to ensure their cooperation with U.S. interests.
The hosts sign off with their traditional credits and a montage of clips from the episode, including The Yes Men's Arctic oil protest and the "mac and cheese" vaginal health anecdote. They remind listeners to visit the website for show notes and to support the program before the next broadcast on Thursday.
Eurabia Conspiracy Theory and the Universal Caliphate
The concept of "Eurabia," a term coined by author Bat Ye'or, is discussed as a theory regarding the Islamization of Europe through a "bloodless jihad." The hosts examine how this movement affects countries like Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, citing the rise of Sharia patrols. They speculate that the Gulen movement's goal is to prevent Turkey from joining the European Union to facilitate the reinstatement of a caliphate.
A viral audio clip claims that playing Barack Obama's "Yes We Can" slogan in reverse reveals the phrase "Thank you Satan." The hosts experiment with the audio and discuss the nature of backmasking and the high entertainment value of such conspiracy theories. They conclude that while humorous, the phonetic connection is likely a result of creative editing by people with too much free time.
