Republican Candidate: Please Stop Calling My Sex Toy a Sex Toy
Aug 20, 2026 · 13m
Summary
This episode profiles Zach Lane, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Iowa, highlighting his background as a Koch-connected operative and his 25% ownership in a sex toy company. The hosts discuss his denial that the products are sex toys, his questionable residency status, and extreme policy positions like banning mRNA vaccines and abortion at conception. They contrast Lane’s fringe candidacy with his opponent Rob Sand, noting voter skepticism toward his out-of-state ties and unorthodox platform.
Topics discussed
Intro and Views vape advertisement
Series on crazy Republican candidates
Zach Lane's background and funding sources
Marriage to Koch family connection
Investment in FirmTech sex toy company
Unboxing the smart cock ring device
Medical device claims vs reality
Residency issues and Iowa State Fair
Extreme views on vaccines and abortion
Tariffs, monopolies, and Maha stance
Opponent's ad and series conclusion
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