The Fifth Column Members Only #259 - Tariffed into Chastity
May 6, 2025
Dive into the absurdity of proposed tariffs on erotic French films and their implications for Hollywood. The hosts humorously tackle the effectiveness of land acknowledgments while critiquing modern political absurdities, including prison reform. A listener's unexpected connection to Steph Curry leads to playful banter, and the pitfalls of economic subsidies in entertainment reveal a distorted market. With sharp wit and engaging discussions, they keep the conversation lively and thought-provoking.
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Land Acknowledgments and Honesty
- Land acknowledgments often fail to honestly admit that modern developments can be better than what existed before.
- Political apologies without restitution can be perceived as empty gestures that give false hope.
Trump's Alcatraz Reopening Joke
- Donald Trump joked about reopening Alcatraz as a bold but impractical move.
- The idea humorously includes filling the prison with MS-13 members to attract tourists.
Hollywood's Global Trade Surplus
- Hollywood has long fought foreign tariffs to protect its massive trade surplus in audiovisual entertainment.
- Motion picture unions support trade openness because the industry generates significant exports and economic benefits.