The Onion Administration, Affleck A.I. Flak 10.13.26
Summary
Hosts Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray discuss the DOJ’s plan to livestream a firing squad execution, the FBI’s controversial UFC training contract, and the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. Guest Katie Golden joins to debate the Kelly Clarkson automaton incident and share her search history, while the hosts also cover Ben Affleck’s new film and the closing gap between Onion headlines and reality.
Topics discussed
Guest intro and mom life anecdotes
Applying animal science to child rearing
Sponsor reads: BKFC, Sniffy's, CarMax, Zolaire
Columbus, cannibalism, and Silence of the Lambs
The gross reality of pudding and meat drippings
Dracula, blood lapping, and vampire biology
Portland ad buy mix-up and Dracula suction
Teeth braces and guest introduction
Episode preview: FBI, Omar, and Affleck AI
Search history: Crocheting and violin attempts
Underrated things and the Baby World concept
New colors and artisanal store experiences
Kelly Clarkson bird incident and museum complaints
Public art, mechanical birds, and Joymaker
Sponsor reads: BKFC, Quince, Sniffy's, NBC
Televised executions and public cruelty
Moral high ground and Trump's execution stance
FBI UFC training and Patel's contract
Ilhan Omar raid and immigration paperwork
James Talarico conspiracy and hospital records
Sponsor reads and transition to film discussion
Netflix's 'Animals' and surreal movie vibes
Mac and Me comparisons and Affleck's AI scene
Rotten Tomatoes, AI ethics, and Interpositive
Writing for Some More News and ChatGPT emails
Social media links and viral maple syrup video
Music recommendations: Brick Nasty and Honey Bee
Outro, credits, and final sponsor reads
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