769 - Band of Brothers feat. Kath Krueger (10/2/23)
Oct 3, 2023
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Guest Kath Krueger and the hosts discuss a range of intriguing topics, from Nazi officers in Canadian parliament to Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption scandal. They also cover Trump's draft dodging, China repossessing pandas, inbred generations, flooded zoos, and Elon Musk's border visit.
China is repossessing all of their leased pandas in American zoos, marking a shift in the US-China relationship.
The debate around pandas centers on their cuteness as a successful evolutionary strategy that has led to their preservation.
Elon Musk's recent appearance at the border, wearing a backwards cowboy hat, is perceived unfavorably and undermines his established image.
Deep dives
China recalls pandas from American zoos
China is repossessing all of their pandas that are currently in American zoos. Every panda in an American zoo is technically leased by China, and they have decided to call them back.
Criticism of pandas
Some people criticize pandas, calling them furry lumps that eat only one thing and require human intervention to survive. However, others argue that their cuteness is a successful evolutionary strategy that has allowed them to be preserved.
Pandas as a symbol of cooperation
The panda exchange program served as a symbol of cooperation between the US and China, with the nations working together to ensure the pandas would breed in the zoos. As China repossesses the pandas, it marks a shift in the US-China relationship.
Elon Musk's Trip to the Border and His Appearance
Elon Musk visited the border and wore a cowboy hat backwards, which made him look incredibly unappealing. His entire image is that of an evil East Coast establishment guy, and his recent appearance did not help. He resembled the depiction of a human male in Family Guy, with a scrotum-like chin and a generally unflattering appearance.
Tony Blinken's Inappropriate Performance and Offensive Blues Music
During an official state dinner, Tony Blinken performed the song 'Hoochie Coochie Man' in a manner that was highly offensive. Blinken's attempt at blues music was cringe-worthy, making him sound like he was doing voice lines for a discontinued Disney ride. This performance was particularly offensive given his family's involvement in controversial positions and his overall establishment persona.
We are back. What a week to take a break, huh? We catch up on Nazi officers in Canadian parliament, Sen. Bob “Goldbar” Menendez, Sen. Dianne “RIP” Feinstein, an assortment of madcap Trump statements, China repossesses its Pandas, and more.
Thank you for bearing with us through all of this. Programming should continue as usual now. Movie Mindset Halloween Edition starts this Wednesday 10/4/23, and we have some more surprise treats coming to the Patreon when that’s wrapped up in November.
If you’d like to join Will & Hesse this October 30th for screenings of The Fog and Halloween III at the Roxy Cinema in NYC, ticket links here:
The Fog: https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/screenings/the-fog/
Halloween III: https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/screenings/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch/
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