Stents & Socialists
Summary
Armstrong and Getty criticize the Democratic Party’s shift toward socialism, citing James Carville’s rejection of DSA figures like Hasan Piker and Zohran Mamdani’s housing aide. They discuss Democratic efforts to block voter initiatives on taxes in Washington and Colorado. The episode also covers Heather Myers’ kidney stone surgery, a Nantucket store’s ban on influencers, and AI chatbot creepiness.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
Democratic Party disarray and DSA candidates
Rough Greens dog supplement ad
Ariana Grande's health rumors and eating disorders
Ads for ChatGPT, OnDeck, Klarna, and Boost Mobile
Smithsonian, voter initiatives, and tax fees in WA and CO
Ben and Ashley podcast intro and ads
James Tallarico and Anthony Fauci action figure
Guest's kidney stone surgery and stent removal story
Creepy ChatGPT messages about the new baby
Ads for ChatGPT, OnDeck, and Boost Mobile
Nantucket store 'No Influencers' sign controversy
Final ads for ChatGPT and DeLonghi
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