Best Podcast Episodes About Citi
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Updated: Mar 12, 2026 – 24 episodes
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“country needs a campaign finance reform and doing away with Citizens United, that terrible Supreme Court decision, top of the list. Citizens United, bring that decision up. Citizens United was the Supreme Court decision that said, you have, you're a billionaire. Okay, you got it? Mm-hmm. You have the freedom of speech. Mm-hmm. First Amendment to say anything you want about Bernie Sanders. You want to put ads on the air, you can spend zillions of dollars, freedom of speech. And that's what Citizens United …”
“country needs a campaign finance reform and doing away with Citizens United, that terrible Supreme Court decision, top of the list. Citizens United, bring that decision up. Citizens United was the Supreme Court decision that said, you have, you're a billionaire. Okay, you got it? Mm-hmm. You have the freedom of speech. Mm-hmm. First Amendment to say anything you want about Bernie Sanders. You want to put ads on the air, you can spend zillions of dollars, freedom of speech. And that's what Citizens United said. And obviously, that undermines democracy because it allows billionaires the right to buy elections. And can we bring this back to a vote? Like, will Mike Johnson bring this back to a vote? No, he likes Citizens United because it works very well for those guys. And I got to tell you, some Democrats like it too. But I think the American people, …”
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In America, 60% of people live paycheck to paycheck while billionaires use their wealth to influence elections, undermining democracy. This alarming reality highlights a system where politicians seem more focused on personal profit than serving their constituents, leaving many feeling disenfranchised and powerless. The stark contrast between the nation's wealth and the struggles of its citizens raises urgent questions about the future of American democracy.
“… because Jan Eastgate is one of the two Scientologists who worked with nurse Rosa Nicholson. She is now president of CCHR International. This is the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, a lobbying organization for the Church of Scientology. Oh, my God. Yeah. They love to use that. Everything, everywhere, all at once. They love to use that .org website for fake news sites. It's one of their. Major. Yeah, it's one of their go-tos. Yeah they love doing that shit Yeah But that said it still kind of worthwhile to talk about this source because Jan Eastgate is directly involved in this She working …”
“… to trust the website necessarily, but I wanted to look into it. So I like read the article to see if it seemed, you know, reasonable what it was saying. And it hosted a 2020 piece by an author named Jan Eastgate. And that name was familiar to me because Jan Eastgate is one of the two Scientologists who worked with nurse Rosa Nicholson. She is now president of CCHR International. This is the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, a lobbying organization for the Church of Scientology. Oh, my God. Yeah. They love to use that. Everything, everywhere, all at once. They love to use that .org website for fake news sites. It's one of their. Major. Yeah, it's one of their go-tos. Yeah they love doing that shit Yeah But that said it still kind of worthwhile to talk about this source because Jan Eastgate is directly involved in this She working with Rosa as she undercover And she did get So that an interesting source The source yeah Yeah Holy shit The article from 2020 is a memorial that Eastgate wrote for Rosa, her friend who had recently passed on. And in it, Jan makes this claim. I remember there were allegations that Dr. Bailey shot up a residence over the suicide death of one of his …”
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Dr. Bailey's life took a tragic turn following the suicide of his patient and lover, Sharon Hamilton, which led to public speculation about his involvement in her death. As he struggled with guilt and substance abuse, Bailey's professional misconduct came to light, culminating in a manslaughter charge that was eventually dismissed. His story ends in 1985 with his own suicide, mirroring the very methods he used on his patients.
“You believed that you were merely attempting to find a peaceful way to co-exist with your growing number of neighbours. Living in the first real cities in human history required the acquisition of skills that were never necessary for a nomadic lifestyle, such as how to co-exist with people you didn't want to be around, how to settle conflicts without just relocating to a different area, and how to organise activities among hundreds of people who all had different opinions about how things should be done. It felt like the first and most important group project in history and no one had ever …”
“You believed that you were merely attempting to find a peaceful way to co-exist with your growing number of neighbours. Living in the first real cities in human history required the acquisition of skills that were never necessary for a nomadic lifestyle, such as how to co-exist with people you didn't want to be around, how to settle conflicts without just relocating to a different area, and how to organise activities among hundreds of people who all had different opinions about how things should be done. It felt like the first and most important group project in history and no one had ever worked on a group project before. Settlements in locations like Sotalhojuk had expanded to accommodate several thousand people by approximately 6 BCE To put that into perspective these early city dwellers were in charge of populations that were bigger than those of many small towns in the modern era, but they lacked the social, legal and …”
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Early cities like Sotalhojuk, around 6 BCE, faced the challenge of managing large populations without established social or legal frameworks. They creatively organized communal work parties to tackle issues like food production and infrastructure, turning necessary tasks into social events that strengthened community ties. This innovative approach highlights the importance of cooperation in urban development long before modern planning theories emerged.
“… or effect, others would try to replicate and improve upon it. This competitive dynamic, combined with the resources available in prosperous Song Cities, meant that fireworks technology advanced more rapidly during this period than it had in previous centuries. The aesthetic principles that guided these displays were becoming more clearly articulated. Song festival organisers valued surprise effects that would delight audiences by exceeding expectations They appreciated variety A good display should include many different types of devices producing different sounds and visual effects. They …”
“Competition between different workshops and craftspeople drove innovation. When one festival featured a new type of device or effect, others would try to replicate and improve upon it. This competitive dynamic, combined with the resources available in prosperous Song Cities, meant that fireworks technology advanced more rapidly during this period than it had in previous centuries. The aesthetic principles that guided these displays were becoming more clearly articulated. Song festival organisers valued surprise effects that would delight audiences by exceeding expectations They appreciated variety A good display should include many different types of devices producing different sounds and visual effects. They sought crescendo, building from smaller displays to larger, more impressive climaxes that would leave audiences marveling. Integration with other art forms became increasingly important. Fireworks might accompany musical performances with effects timed to key moments in the music. They might be combined with theatrical presentations, adding drama and …”
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The fireworks of the Song Dynasty were not merely entertainment; they were intricate displays of art and technology that engaged all the senses. As workshops competed to create more impressive effects, fireworks became a vital part of festivals, symbolizing deeper meanings and community connections. These elaborate shows, combining music, theater, and visual spectacle, left audiences in awe and transformed celebrations into unforgettable experiences.
“… that Trump was bouncing ideas for the next stage of the assault off journalists even as ships stopped passing through the Strait of Hormuz, American citizens were stranded in the Middle East, The war spread to countries throughout the region and U.S. military personnel died. When reporters asked about what Trump meant by unconditional surrender, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt seemed to say that unconditional surrender meant whatever Trump decides it does whenever he decides what the goals of Operation Epic Fury are. She said, that the violence itself was the point, saying, frankly, …”
“… claim that he was hoping to knock out Iran's nuclear facilities. Trump's shift highlighted that there appears to have been very little planning for what would happen after U.S. and Israeli bombs began to rain on Iran. Leary and Bergengruen noted that Trump was bouncing ideas for the next stage of the assault off journalists even as ships stopped passing through the Strait of Hormuz, American citizens were stranded in the Middle East, The war spread to countries throughout the region and U.S. military personnel died. When reporters asked about what Trump meant by unconditional surrender, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt seemed to say that unconditional surrender meant whatever Trump decides it does whenever he decides what the goals of Operation Epic Fury are. She said, that the violence itself was the point, saying, frankly, they don't have a lot of people to say that for them because the United States and the state of Israel have completely wiped out more than 50 leaders of the former terrorist regime, including the supreme leader himself. President of Iran, Massoud Pazeshkian, said Iran's enemies must take their dream of the Iranian people's unconditional surrender …”
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Trump's erratic demands for Iran's unconditional surrender highlight a lack of coherent strategy and raise concerns about escalating violence and regional instability.
The U.S. military's aggressive actions against Iran lack a clear post-conflict plan, risking further instability in the Middle East.
Trump's military strike against Iran is poorly planned and driven by impulsive decisions rather than strategic foresight, risking regional stability.
The US and Israel's military strategy against Iran lacks clear planning and is driven by violence rather than a coherent endgame.
Trump's demand for unconditional surrender from Iran and lack of post-bombing planning reflect a dangerous incompetence in wartime leadership.
Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender and lack of post-bombing planning highlight his incompetence and dangerous approach to wartime leadership.
Trump's approach to Iran, marked by demands for unconditional surrender and lack of post-conflict planning, is reckless and endangers U.S. troops and regional stability.
Trump's decision for a preemptive strike on Iran lacks a clear post-strike plan, risking regional instability and escalating violence without a defined endgame.
Trump's Iran strategy is reckless and lacks a coherent plan, leading to unnecessary violence and regional instability.
“… That's right. Next week, we are going from Kidnap Moms to Jerry Butler Bombs. That's right. We'll be watching the 2009 action thriller law abiding citizen starring friend of the pod gerard butler jamie foxx leslie bibb and viola davis here's a short breakdown of the plot after a plea bargain sets free one of the men who killed his family a man unleashes vengeance on the killers and the legal team responsible for the deal manipulating events from his jail cell to expose the system's flaws this was a fun episode and i gotta say rotten tomatoes may have its head up its ass a little bit because …”
“… whole new slew of TV shows, movies, and books that we are currently loving. But enough about the Last Looks, because right now we need to get First Looks, right? We're getting a brand new movie next week, and it is time to announce what that movie is. That's right. Next week, we are going from Kidnap Moms to Jerry Butler Bombs. That's right. We'll be watching the 2009 action thriller law abiding citizen starring friend of the pod gerard butler jamie foxx leslie bibb and viola davis here's a short breakdown of the plot after a plea bargain sets free one of the men who killed his family a man unleashes vengeance on the killers and the legal team responsible for the deal manipulating events from his jail cell to expose the system's flaws this was a fun episode and i gotta say rotten tomatoes may have its head up its ass a little bit because they gave this film a 26% score on the tomato meter. And Robbie Collin from News of the World says, if you want a crazy mix of Saw and Shawshank, where a lot of people get killed in nasty ways and Gerard Butler gets his bum out, then this is a decent bet. You know what, Robbie Collin, I agree with you. It is a decent bet. Let's take a listen to the …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts are blown away by the unexpected success of a gay hockey show, leading to a funny discussion about hockey's rise in popularity. The absurdity peaks when they joke about the men's hockey team issues, ending with a quirky transition to an upcoming movie featuring Gerard Butler's bum!
“… was my idol. So I had this thing with stand-up comedy, and then I moved to New York, and I'm all of a sudden immersed with these clubs and Upright Citizens Brigade had just started. I did this movie, What Hot American Summer, and there was all these people. I didn't even know about The State. Remember that show on MTV? Uh-huh, sure. Yeah, all this. And so I just, you know, little by little, immersed myself into that world, and I just became fascinated with the culture. And then Zach Galifianakis, who I met in 2001, way before Hangover, I used to go and watch him do stuff. And I just loved the …”
“… you did, right? You would memorize stuff. Oh, yeah, me too. There was no video to look at. You wouldn't all sit around. You would just memorize and then regale your friends with your impersonation of him. And Richard Pryor was my hero growing up. That was my idol. So I had this thing with stand-up comedy, and then I moved to New York, and I'm all of a sudden immersed with these clubs and Upright Citizens Brigade had just started. I did this movie, What Hot American Summer, and there was all these people. I didn't even know about The State. Remember that show on MTV? Uh-huh, sure. Yeah, all this. And so I just, you know, little by little, immersed myself into that world, and I just became fascinated with the culture. And then Zach Galifianakis, who I met in 2001, way before Hangover, I used to go and watch him do stuff. And I just loved the culture. And when Will was telling me about this, I was like, Oh, let's set it in New York and The Cellar, because I just loved the geography of The Cellar, too, that you go in the olive tree and you walk down into this place. It's this whole other world. And it just felt like, yeah, I really wanted, like, Can we pull this off where it's authentic, …”
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Social media may provide a quick dopamine fix, but it actually creates a false sense of connection and can distort our memory. This conversation reveals how long-form content, like documentaries, still captivates audiences, proving that what we truly crave is depth and engagement. The discussion highlights the struggle between short attention spans and the need for meaningful interaction in our digital age.
“What kind of solution? Yeah. So I think governments that are doing really well with this around the world and where there is a high level of citizen engagement with government AI have started small. small, so if you like, on low risk areas, but where there is a clear public service need. And it might just be around speed of processing, or it might just be around improving citizen interaction with government service delivery agencies. So they start at the point where there is a really clear exam question to answer. There is clear tension in the system already. They are very clear publicly …”
“What kind of solution? Yeah. So I think governments that are doing really well with this around the world and where there is a high level of citizen engagement with government AI have started small. small, so if you like, on low risk areas, but where there is a clear public service need. And it might just be around speed of processing, or it might just be around improving citizen interaction with government service delivery agencies. So they start at the point where there is a really clear exam question to answer. There is clear tension in the system already. They are very clear publicly about what they are doing to remedy that particular pain point. They build human oversight into it by design. They are very clear about the fact that they are doing that. They are very clear in plain English about explaining how citizens will have recourse to appeal if they so wish. They make sure that the data is sovereign, so the data is kept on …”
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Governments that embrace transparency in AI initiatives foster greater citizen trust than those that operate in secrecy. By starting small, addressing clear public service needs, and openly sharing challenges and successes, these governments invite citizens to join them on the journey of innovation. This collaborative approach not only mitigates concerns but also strengthens the relationship between citizens and their government.
“… in helping as well, is that, OK, on this Sunday, we're going to all dress down. On this Sunday, we'll all dress up. On this Sunday will be Senior Citizens Sunday. On this Sunday will be Youth Sunday. And what has happened now is our senior citizens are coming in dressed down. And they're comfortable. They're wearing t-shirts and jeans, whereas then they wasn't doing that at all. And we call them mothers. One mother is in her 80s. She came up to me, and she's just like, we're free, but we're covered. And that's because you came. Your leadership feels freeing, because I didn't want to be, I …”
“… order. They need church to look a certain way. And then you have this new generational church who wants loud music and comfortability and freelancing. And so one of the strategies that we came up with, and I say we because my wife was very instrumental in helping as well, is that, OK, on this Sunday, we're going to all dress down. On this Sunday, we'll all dress up. On this Sunday will be Senior Citizens Sunday. On this Sunday will be Youth Sunday. And what has happened now is our senior citizens are coming in dressed down. And they're comfortable. They're wearing t-shirts and jeans, whereas then they wasn't doing that at all. And we call them mothers. One mother is in her 80s. She came up to me, and she's just like, we're free, but we're covered. And that's because you came. Your leadership feels freeing, because I didn't want to be, I didn't want to be their father. I didn't want to be their tyrant. I want to partner with them. And let's do it together to build something that hasn't been built before. I want to ask you a couple more quick questions. This is a congregation, by the way. His congregation is more than triple. Yeah. You understand what's going on in congregations across …”
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Pastor Brown has transformed his traditional Baptist church by breaking down cultural barriers and fostering a sense of community. His innovative approach includes themed Sundays that encourage congregants of all ages to dress comfortably, leading to a more inclusive environment. This leadership style not only revitalized the church but also tripled its congregation, proving that collaboration can bridge generational divides.
“… I worked from home, so I didn't have to be down there all the time. But being in that field and being in the nonprofit environment there in the Twin Cities, I saw up close and personal, how all of our groups were already working together even before the November 24 election, with laying groundwork and plans for what happens if this election doesn't go the way we want it to. And we end up being a place that's under attack from this regime. And because they were already laying that groundwork, and those organizers were already talking to each other, it made it easier to kind of get that ball …”
“… And I wish that was the story that was being told because it's so true. Oh, absolutely. And it certainly helped that, you know, folks, I, for the last couple of years, I worked at Gender Justice, which is a nonprofit legal entity based in St. Paul. I worked from home, so I didn't have to be down there all the time. But being in that field and being in the nonprofit environment there in the Twin Cities, I saw up close and personal, how all of our groups were already working together even before the November 24 election, with laying groundwork and plans for what happens if this election doesn't go the way we want it to. And we end up being a place that's under attack from this regime. And because they were already laying that groundwork, and those organizers were already talking to each other, it made it easier to kind of get that ball rolling when the time came. So people weren't scrambling looking for leaders. We had people trained and ready to start bringing people into the movement and getting them trained up to do the roles that needed to be taken over. Thank God for the organizers. Thank God for the people who are doing the work before it needs to be done, building that …”
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Despite facing challenges at her university, Mel is receiving incredible support from her community in Norman, Oklahoma. Strangers are buying her meals and expressing gratitude for her bravery, while her university department continues to back her academic journey. This highlights the power of community in times of adversity.
“… the beginning of this. Things are still going on. There's still people protesting. This is not a finished movement in terms of the raids in the Twin Cities. Since you were there in the beginning, tell me how you saw it evolve in terms of both the protesters and ISIS participation there. Yeah. We saw the news come across social that Renee Nicole Good had been killed in Minneapolis. My producer Grant and I, we work on our show Panic World together. We started talking to our partners on our podcast, which is Courier News. I was like, look, I think this is big. We should do this. We were there 24 …”
“… Now that I've seen the whole hyper object from internet content down to what is effectively an occupation of an American city, I think we need to take it very seriously. I'm pretty freaked out. Yeah. Give me a sense of ... Because you were there in the beginning of this. Things are still going on. There's still people protesting. This is not a finished movement in terms of the raids in the Twin Cities. Since you were there in the beginning, tell me how you saw it evolve in terms of both the protesters and ISIS participation there. Yeah. We saw the news come across social that Renee Nicole Good had been killed in Minneapolis. My producer Grant and I, we work on our show Panic World together. We started talking to our partners on our podcast, which is Courier News. I was like, look, I think this is big. We should do this. We were there 24 hours after she was killed. We spent the weekend there. If we had had the money and the resources, I'd still be there. I think it is still unfolding”
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Witnessing the protests in Minneapolis after the tragic death of Renee Good, a reporter realized the gravity of the situation, labeling it an existential threat to American democracy. The protests, which began as a response to violence, evolved into an ongoing movement, highlighting a significant shift in public consciousness and media coverage. This experience transformed the reporter's perspective on the seriousness of the political climate in the U.S.
“… by Acid Freak, Paul, who was Scorpion, John Lee, who was Corrupt, and Julio, who called himself Outlaw. The place they started meeting at was at the Citicorp Center, 601 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. It's one of the funkiest skyscrapers you'll ever see and makes no sense architecturally. And from nine to five, Monday through Friday, Citicorp Center was home for some of the big-time companies like Citibank, of course, IBM, law firms. But once a month, on a weekend, at 6 p.m., a totally different demographic would emerge from the grimy subways. Young men in oversized jeans, skateboards, …”
“… outlaw and he lived in the Bronx and he was Barely 15 at the time and so this new hacker Collective was starting to form the best of the best hackers in New York City. We're all coming together. There was Mark aka fiber op Dick, Eli, which was going by Acid Freak, Paul, who was Scorpion, John Lee, who was Corrupt, and Julio, who called himself Outlaw. The place they started meeting at was at the Citicorp Center, 601 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. It's one of the funkiest skyscrapers you'll ever see and makes no sense architecturally. And from nine to five, Monday through Friday, Citicorp Center was home for some of the big-time companies like Citibank, of course, IBM, law firms. But once a month, on a weekend, at 6 p.m., a totally different demographic would emerge from the grimy subways. Young men in oversized jeans, skateboards, sneakers, and backwards baseball caps would come into the Citicorp building because this is where the 2600 meetup would happen. 2600 is also a hacker magazine which would host local meetups in different cities. It's Frack's most well-known counterpart. Readers brought stuff they'd find from their spoils, from dumpster dives, and their latest stolen …”
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A group of young hackers in New York City formed a new collective that outshined the older Legion of Doom. They gathered at the Citicorp Center for 2600 meetups, sharing knowledge and skills while developing clever hacks without malicious intent. This story highlights their camaraderie, creativity, and the thrill of exploring the digital world together.
“… Don't you dare join in with him. I'll tell you how. I'll tell you how. So I think what people mean by that is that the vibe and the energy of the cities are generally defined in one way versus another way. Okay, I'll give you an example. So Johannesburg, New York, Sao Paulo, those are like the hubs of business. That's where the people consider life to be fast. That's where there is no lounging about. That's where there is no chilling. You know what I mean? There's this idea of like you come here, you do business, you get things going, you keep it moving, you got it. Rio, Cape Town, LA, …”
“… Well, heuristics are useful when they actually have some basis in reality. In what universe would you go to Johannesburg and say, this feels like New York to me? No, I'll tell you how. It does not feel like New York to me. Okay, I'll tell you how. Don't you dare join in with him. I'll tell you how. I'll tell you how. So I think what people mean by that is that the vibe and the energy of the cities are generally defined in one way versus another way. Okay, I'll give you an example. So Johannesburg, New York, Sao Paulo, those are like the hubs of business. That's where the people consider life to be fast. That's where there is no lounging about. That's where there is no chilling. You know what I mean? There's this idea of like you come here, you do business, you get things going, you keep it moving, you got it. Rio, Cape Town, LA, tranquilo. You know what I mean? It's like there's a feeling of like beach vibes and chilling. No, no, no. But it's all in relation to the other. Oh, I see. And by the way, you're not crazy for thinking this because I feel like that whenever people would say, it would always irk me when they would go like, it's the size of 20 elephants. Then I was like, …”
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The cultural comparison between cities often oversimplifies their uniqueness, as discussed in this podcast segment. The hosts argue that labeling Cape Town as 'LA' ignores its distinct culture, just as comparing Johannesburg to New York fails to capture its essence. They emphasize the importance of appreciating cities for their individual characteristics rather than relying on shortcuts that undermine cultural understanding.
“… love it up in Minnesota. It's a great spot. It's not for everybody because the winters are long. But it's a great city. I mean, you know, the Twin Cities are really pretty fun. We got all the major sports and all that kind of stuff So it pretty killer Yeah we like it And to be clear because one of the most searched questions about you you not twins You and your brother are not twins And I don't know which one that's, you know, good or bad for, right? Because he's six years older and I'm six years younger, obviously. But it's like, well, either that's a compliment to him or a slap to me. I …”
“… I would much rather Wyoming and Montana. I literally would love to just do an Airbnb for two months or three months and then go back to Minnesota where we kind of want to always stay with our house that we've got there. But we love it. We really do love it up in Minnesota. It's a great spot. It's not for everybody because the winters are long. But it's a great city. I mean, you know, the Twin Cities are really pretty fun. We got all the major sports and all that kind of stuff So it pretty killer Yeah we like it And to be clear because one of the most searched questions about you you not twins You and your brother are not twins And I don't know which one that's, you know, good or bad for, right? Because he's six years older and I'm six years younger, obviously. But it's like, well, either that's a compliment to him or a slap to me. I don't know. I don't know how to take it. I think it's that you guys just are, you know, so simpatico. Yeah. You know, we've never had a fight, never had an argument in our lives. He was kind of a mean guy when he was a kid, but, you know, past like 16, he's been pretty good. I'm so happy that I'm part of the family now. Yeah, you're part of it. You can …”
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A prominent figure in Minnesota sports is considering a leap into politics, with whispers of a gubernatorial run. While he enjoys his life in Minnesota and has connections to influential supporters, he remains uncertain about his political ambitions. This internal debate highlights the intersection of sports fame and political aspirations in the state.
“… puffer fish fucking venom or some shit. Oh, it's like a neurotoxin that paralyzes you. Yeah, it's what that dude gives them that shit in Law Abiding Citizen. Oh, fuck, yeah, dude. That's a great movie. It's been in a couple of movies. It was in Wolverine, too. Yeah. Yeah. Bro, look, this dude's just trying to go take a shit outside. He's about to go shit in the river, huh? he's just trying to get outside he's just trying to go relieve himself you know what I'm saying almost gets fucking decapitated yeah well fuck man if he didn't have the shit he certainly he probably did oh no I meant to go …”
“… people with where their heart rate is so fucking faint that cannot be detected yep hmm that's what happened before you saying Happened many times. That's what they did to Michael Jackson, isn't it? Something like that? I don't know. It's like some puffer fish fucking venom or some shit. Oh, it's like a neurotoxin that paralyzes you. Yeah, it's what that dude gives them that shit in Law Abiding Citizen. Oh, fuck, yeah, dude. That's a great movie. It's been in a couple of movies. It was in Wolverine, too. Yeah. Yeah. Bro, look, this dude's just trying to go take a shit outside. He's about to go shit in the river, huh? he's just trying to get outside he's just trying to go relieve himself you know what I'm saying almost gets fucking decapitated yeah well fuck man if he didn't have the shit he certainly he probably did oh no I meant to go outside now what now now if this happens to you what do you do right after that oh man I'll tell you what I do what are you doing I'm playing dead oh you're gonna play dead yeah yeah Yep. And then I'm suing. Oh, yeah. I'm playing dead. I can't move. That's right. My neck, my back. He was almost snapped. I mean, if he sues. His neck almost snapped. …”
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Imagine almost getting decapitated while trying to relieve yourself! In this wild discussion, the hosts share their fears about elevator incidents, including a shocking story from India where a man narrowly escapes disaster. They also explore the state of aging infrastructure and what they would do in such a terrifying situation.
“… so you were talking about values and how we can all participate and shape them. And so before this conversation, we were talking about walkable cities, and we were talking about how we are in New York right now. It is one of the great walkable cities in the United States. And you were saying how, well, pre-100 years ago, there was lots of walkable. As the New Yorker, you have to say great walkable cities in the world. And there are plenty in Europe. There's some heavy lifting. One of the. That's New York. Totally, totally. I'll say best walkable city in the US is right up there with the …”
“… you buy other people a piece of art, then that's what we do in the maybe post-AGI world, right? And the speed can do that, and if leverage can do that, it's on a daily, weekly basis or something. I don't know. That's some experiment. Yeah, exactly. Well, so you were talking about values and how we can all participate and shape them. And so before this conversation, we were talking about walkable cities, and we were talking about how we are in New York right now. It is one of the great walkable cities in the United States. And you were saying how, well, pre-100 years ago, there was lots of walkable. As the New Yorker, you have to say great walkable cities in the world. And there are plenty in Europe. There's some heavy lifting. One of the. That's New York. Totally, totally. I'll say best walkable city in the US is right up there with the great walkable cities in Europe. So, but you made the great point that, you know, over 100 years ago, a lot of the cities in the US were walkable, you know, even like Akron, like Kansas City, like a lot of these places were walkable. And then we totally changed the tenor of cities when the automobile came in, and we, you know, highways shot through …”
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We're at a pivotal moment where AI could reshape our cities just like the automobile did over 100 years ago. In this context, walkable cities like New York and Florence exemplify human-scale design, which fosters community and accessibility. The choices we make today with AI will determine whether we enhance or detract from our urban environments in the future.
“… cycle. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, there was a guy who said if he were elected, the mayor would be Chat GPT. He called it VIC for Virtual Integrated Citizen and claimed he had built the spot. But from what I can tell, it was just Chat GPT behind the scenes. He said it had an IQ of 155 and it can make decisions instantly, and not just decisions about how much to spend on infrastructure or whatever, but even contentious political decisions like book bans and so forth. Chat GPT is unbiased and neutral, and so we can have it make all the decisions and then we can trust it. That was his vision. And …”
“… to a restaurant, we prefer interaction with a server who is human as opposed to always ordering from an automated menu. So that's a simple example. But in a lot of cases, there are deeper reasons. Let me give you an example from the most recent election cycle. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, there was a guy who said if he were elected, the mayor would be Chat GPT. He called it VIC for Virtual Integrated Citizen and claimed he had built the spot. But from what I can tell, it was just Chat GPT behind the scenes. He said it had an IQ of 155 and it can make decisions instantly, and not just decisions about how much to spend on infrastructure or whatever, but even contentious political decisions like book bans and so forth. Chat GPT is unbiased and neutral, and so we can have it make all the decisions and then we can trust it. That was his vision. And by the way, I learned about this because the Washington Post called me to ask, what are the risks of having an AI mayor? I was very confused by that question. I was like, what do you mean risks of having an AI mayor? It's like asking, what are the risks of replacing a car with a cardboard cutout of a car? You're saying that it just lacks... …”
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AI advancements, while promising significant benefits like reducing car accidents, face resistance due to societal reluctance to relinquish control and concerns over job displacement.
“… a similarly kind of like fractured editing style and is also a memory movie. So I think that's a really cool one. Elio Petri's Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, which totally the kind of like pursuit the sense of mystery and paranoia. You can feel Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I've never seen Hector Babenco's Lucio Flavio, but this makes me want to go see a movie like that. So that's very cool. stylistically it's a it's actually not as complex as i thought it was going to be when i re-watched”
“… Altman, Brian De Palma, Sam Peckinpah, Scorsese, and Spielberg as big influences. Sure. It's nice for me. Yeah. It's very wonderful to hear. But he also he's been programming some films related to it, including John Borman's Point Blank, which has a similarly kind of like fractured editing style and is also a memory movie. So I think that's a really cool one. Elio Petri's Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, which totally the kind of like pursuit the sense of mystery and paranoia. You can feel Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I've never seen Hector Babenco's Lucio Flavio, but this makes me want to go see a movie like that. So that's very cool. stylistically it's a it's actually not as complex as i thought it was going to be when i re-watched”
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'I'm Still Here' offers a unique historical drama experience that defies the feel-good expectations of traditional Oscar films. With its intricate storytelling and metaphorical layers, it immerses viewers in a rich exploration of memory and film culture. The film's connections to influential directors and its impact on modern cinema make it a must-watch for movie enthusiasts.
“… that number always astounded me Like, how the heck? Deeper in the numbers, Cain, a lot of those were just prison transfers, jail transfers, too. So Citizen, check it out today. Cain, you're the man. We'll talk to you soon. Thank you, guys. Thanks, brother.”
“… of any of that because the border is effectively shut. And any you know any traveling migrant from Central or South America knows that the border is shut So they not showing up So we don have those easy deportations So that I just thought you know that number always astounded me Like, how the heck? Deeper in the numbers, Cain, a lot of those were just prison transfers, jail transfers, too. So Citizen, check it out today. Cain, you're the man. We'll talk to you soon. Thank you, guys. Thanks, brother.”
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Obama's administration deported over three million people, but the numbers are misleading due to a wide-open border that allowed for quick deportations of new arrivals. In contrast, Trump's stricter border policies meant fewer easy deportations, raising questions about the true effectiveness of these strategies. This discrepancy highlights the complex nature of immigration enforcement and its political implications.
“… to see the Christmas Carol. It was wonderful. I went to see a music review there. It was wonderful. This weekend, I'm going to see A Tale of Two Cities. It's going to be running the rest through the 15th. And Friday, by the way, is the 13th, so it ends on Sunday. And if you want to go, I put up on my social media, ClassicTheaterMaryland.org. ClassicTheaterMaryland.org. And I met them at the Christmas Carol, and we were backstage, and I bought the cast pizza. because I know what it's like to be in the performing arts. Like what I do, I'm a freelancer. This is what I do. I sell me. I am my …”
“… involved in this little theater just happen to be conservative. Shh, don't tell anybody. It's in Annapolis here. It's about 35 miles from where I live. In Annapolis, Maryland, there's this little theater called the Classic Theater of Maryland. I went to see the Christmas Carol. It was wonderful. I went to see a music review there. It was wonderful. This weekend, I'm going to see A Tale of Two Cities. It's going to be running the rest through the 15th. And Friday, by the way, is the 13th, so it ends on Sunday. And if you want to go, I put up on my social media, ClassicTheaterMaryland.org. ClassicTheaterMaryland.org. And I met them at the Christmas Carol, and we were backstage, and I bought the cast pizza. because I know what it's like to be in the performing arts. Like what I do, I'm a freelancer. This is what I do. I sell me. I am my product. It's like being a stand-up comedian. It's you. That's what you got. You don't build stuff. This is what you got. It's you. And when you do theater or when you do music and you decide to devote your, you're an artist. A lot of times you're going to be suffering. You're not going to be making a lot of money doing it, but it's in your heart. And …”
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A Tale of Two Cities is more than just a play; it mirrors the stark divide between the elite and everyday Americans, much like the political landscape today. Rob Carson highlights how the bourgeois in Washington dictate our lives while the proletariat struggles for scraps, drawing parallels to the January 6th protests. This weekend, the Classic Theater of Maryland showcases this poignant narrative, reminding us of the ongoing class struggle.
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