The Woke & the Willing
Summary
Armstrong and Getty discuss the rapid shift in cultural acceptance of transgender ideology, citing past liberal media satire and recent political backlash. They read a graphic article by Brandon Showalter detailing the harms of gender-affirming care for minors, comparing it to Nazi experiments. The hosts also analyze New Hampshire polls showing AOC and Pete Buttigieg leading Democrats, and share lighthearted final thoughts on teen slang and family life.
Topics discussed
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Cultural shifts and Portlandia parody
Trans issues, sports, and political reactions
Rahm Emanuel and the pendulum swing
Brandon Showalter's account of trans activism
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Medical ethics, John Money, and societal pressure
2026 Democratic primary and AOC
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World Cup, left-handedness, and dinner
Gen Z slang and closing sponsors
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