The Fifth Column #490 - Among the Bullshitters
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Feb 16, 2025 The hosts share hilarious insights from a media conference about the absurdities of journalism. They dive into nostalgic tales of college culture, including wild parties and 80s movies. A lively discussion touches on defamation in the music industry while critiquing celebrity narratives involving figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The complexities of U.S. foreign aid, especially concerning HIV/AIDS in Africa, reveal political nuances. Finally, they analyze the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the impact of social media on political truth.
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Recording Location
- The hosts are recording from a conference at the University of Florida.
- The conference focuses on bullshit in media and journalism.
Century Club
- Matt Welch recalls the college drinking game "Century Club".
- The game involves taking a shot of beer every minute for 100 minutes.
The Terminator Bong
- Matt Welch recounts a story about a UCSB student who built a six-foot bong called "The Terminator".
- The student later faced federal prison time for selling mushrooms.