WTW147: No, the Woke Aren't Protecting Shooters By Calling Them "Trigger Pullers"
Summary
Hosts Thomas and Lydia debunk the claim that Seattle’s police chief used “trigger pullers” as a woke euphemism, noting it is a standard federal law enforcement term. They analyze Nike’s stock decline, attributing it to tariffs and competition rather than DEI policies, and cite a Stanford study showing no financial penalty for retaining such programs. Finally, they discuss the University of Florida reinstating the “Gator Bait” chant, framing the conservative backlash as an overreaction to a traditional school spirit slogan.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Midi, GoFundMe, and political commentary
Episode intro: Woke news, Nike, and Calhix promo
Seattle police 'trigger puller' terminology debate
Historical context: 'Trigger puller' in 1920s gangs
Sponsorships: Mint Mobile, Kit Kat, and OnDeck
Nike stock decline: Woke narrative vs. business reality
Analysis of Nike's actual financial and market issues
Study debunking 'Go Woke Go Broke' and DEI impact
Sponsorships: Mattress Warehouse, OnDeck, and National University
University of Florida 'Gator Bait' chant controversy
Outro and final sponsorships: Aquaphor and Shell
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