With All Due Respect For Bad Ideas
Summary
Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty discuss the 2024 midterms, Trump’s alleged offer to sell arms to China, and Ukraine’s move to decriminalize pornography for tax revenue. The hosts also critique the crisis in PhD programs, noting universities are freezing admissions due to financial strain and low job prospects. A major segment addresses the rising epidemic of adult children estranging parents, attributing it to toxic therapy trends and narcissism. The episode concludes with a review of the New York Times’ top 10 TV series of the century, with Breaking Bad taking the top spot.
Topics discussed
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Midterm elections and 2028 presidential race
Trump's comments on selling arms to China
Ukraine decriminalizing porn for tax revenue
Rachel Dolezal and the 'Palestinian' imitator
Discussion on foot photography and kinks
Iran's oil reserves and Houthi funding
Critique of useless PhD programs
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Macklemore's Palestine tour and SNL cast
University admissions and student loan defaults
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US bombing Iran after midterms
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Rise in family estrangement and narcissism
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NYT top 100 shows of the 21st century
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SNL new cast member and movie reviews
Top 10 TV series of the century discussion
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