I'm Eating Canadian Bacon Right Now... Which Is Just Ham, Frankly.
Summary
Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty discuss the escalating trade war with Canada, noting a poll showing nearly 40% of Republicans now view Canada as an enemy. They analyze the Lindsay Clancy trial fallout, including a copycat killing in Chicago, social media contagion, and controversial statements by academics regarding accountability for women in high-stakes roles. The hosts also critique radical left-wing rhetoric from a socialism conference and report on the firing of Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton after he was caught browsing a chat room for individuals attracted to children.
Topics discussed
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US-Canada trade war and public opinion polls
Lindsay Clancy trial and viral 'Same Lindsay' videos
Online validation and risks for women in high-stakes jobs
Canadian infanticide laws and postpartum psychosis
Levels of crazy: online sympathy vs. criminal acts
Lindsay Clancy's wheelchair bumper sticker and media reaction
SimplySafe home security ad and online validation discussion
Facebook data privacy and the appeal of the real world
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Recommendation for the sitcom 'Tires'
Science of scratching mosquito bites and immune response
Russia's fuel shortages and drone attack on German air base
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Teaser: Wheel of Fortune announcer fired and car insurance costs
Political polarization on college campuses
Professor Malina Abdullah's threats against ICE agent
Democratic strategy to contain radicalism and war in the streets
Critique of tenured professors and academic radicalism
Socialism 2026 conference: 'Dysgenic' body politics debate
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Jim Thornton fired from Wheel of Fortune over online activity
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