Topic: Virtue Signaling

Comedian Jamie Kennedy joins the show to discuss the "psychosis" of Los Angeles politics. He highlights the mayoral candidacy of Nithya Raman, criticizing her stance on allowing homeless encampments near schools. Kennedy claims many people in Hollywood secretly hold conservative views but "virtue signal" to their friends to avoid social repercussions.

The hosts discuss the need to challenge leftist "virtue signaling" by making it socially uncomfortable for people to express radical views. They suggest that the right should be more "petty" and aggressive in using economic boycotts, similar to the reaction against Cracker Barrel's logo changes. Geiser argues that the "post-partisan" side must stop being "pussies" and start holding the line against cultural encroachment.

Using a clip from *The Dark Knight*, the host compares modern political leaders to the Joker, claiming they "just want to watch the world burn." He transitions to the legal battles facing InfoWars, characterizing the lawyers in the defamation cases as "corrupt losers" who are virtue signaling in the name of tragedy. The host asserts that these legal attacks are driven by bitterness over the network's 30-year success and impact.

A satirical video by JP Sears mocks corporations that profit from political division by selling low-quality merchandise on Amazon. The sketch features characters bragging about selling "Queers for Palestine" shirts and upside-down Ukraine flags to customers who prioritize looking virtuous over understanding the issues. The parody highlights the opportunistic nature of "current thing" marketing and the lack of genuine conviction in corporate activism.

The goals of the Davos World Government Summit are contrasted with the reality of CCP internment camps in China. Drew Hernandez criticizes Disney for filming "Mulan" near these camps while simultaneously engaging in "woke" virtue signaling in the United States. The segment argues that the New World Order intends to bring a system worse than Venezuela's to the West, where citizens will be forced to eat bugs and live under total surveillance.

Callers from Tennessee and New Jersey discuss the demographics of parents at drag queen events, identifying them primarily as "white liberal women." They argue that these events are virtue-signaling exercises for the parents rather than entertainment for the children. Shroyer agrees that the common thread is progressive Democrat ideology and a rejection of reality.

Rush Limbaugh is credited with early warnings about the psychology and ideology of the American left, specifically regarding their use of virtue signaling and claims of moral superiority. Current events involving Pfizer and government corruption are framed as validation of Limbaugh's long-standing claims that liberals despise humanity and seek to wreck civilization. The segment suggests that public shaming is necessary to prevent citizens from being deceived by Democrat ideology.

Owen Shroyer criticized Representative Cori Bush for calling Byron Donalds a "prop" who upholds white supremacy. Shroyer argued that this demonstrates the fraudulence of liberal identity politics, where minority figures are only supported if they adhere to Democratic Party ideology. He characterized the ongoing Speaker battle as an "unstoppable force" of patriotism meeting the "immovable object" of the deep state.

A Cy Twombly painting recently sold for $41.6 million, an event described as an example of the "obscurantism" used to disguise the lack of talent in modern art. In the financial world, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried admitted in a leaked interview that his "woke" virtue signaling was a "dumb game" played to gain establishment protection. Bankman-Fried was the second-largest donor to the Democratic Party behind George Soros before his cryptocurrency exchange collapsed.

A Florida caller describes the "sickness" of people still wearing masks in their cars and outdoors despite the pandemic being declared over. He outlines four steps for resistance: wake up, stand up, speak up, and act up. Maria Zee asks how to help people who "crumbled under pressure" last time, and the caller suggests that tragedy may be the only thing that wakes some people up to the reality of the shots.

Residents and leaders in Martha's Vineyard expressed outrage after 50 migrants arrived on the island, claiming they lacked the housing and services to accommodate them. This reaction is contrasted with their previous "sanctuary jurisdiction" status and support for open borders. The segment also mocks Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman, suggesting his health struggles make him a "globalist minion" who is unfit for office.

Ryan Kennel discusses the impact of "woke identity politics" on NFL ratings, suggesting the league realized it was leaving billions on the table. He predicts the Cleveland Browns will struggle this year due to the distractions surrounding Deshaun Watson. Kennel notes that while the NFL is "king," it is not immune to the damage caused by alienating its core audience.

Ted Nugent criticizes musicians Lee Greenwood and Don McLean for withdrawing from the NRA convention in Houston. He describes their decision as "virtue signaling" and a betrayal of a civil rights organization that promotes law and order. Nugent argues that punishing law-abiding gun owners for the actions of a criminal is a result of a "soulless cult of political correctness."

In a satirical video segment, Watson mocks Western responses to the war, such as renaming cocktails, painting houses, and banning Russian vodka. He contrasts the harsh sanctions on Russians with the lack of consequences for Saudi Arabia during its military campaign in Yemen. Watson argues that the current "vile demonization" of Russians is xenophobic and self-defeating.

Watson reports on EA Sports removing Russian teams and players from its FIFA video games "in solidarity with the Ukrainian people." He ridicules the idea that removing "computer code graphics" provides any real comfort to people in war zones. He characterizes the move as a hollow gesture that exemplifies the "mental" state of Western corporate culture.

The British Ministry of Defence and MI6 are criticized for focusing on "LGBT History Month" and "white privilege" while the war in Ukraine was beginning. Watson mocks a leaked document advising spies to avoid "gendered terms" like "manpower" and "strong." He argues that the security services should have been more alert to global events rather than "inclusion" and "virtue signaling."

Watson ridicules a CBS News report highlighting the lack of "transgender acceptance" in Ukraine as a "war within a war." He also mocks a British couple who spent money painting their house in the colors of the Ukrainian flag instead of donating to charity. He characterizes these actions as "moral exhibitionism" that does nothing to help those actually affected by the conflict.

Dr. McDonald explains how behaviors previously diagnosed as OCD or phobias are now promoted as civic virtues. He discusses his book, *United States of Fear*, which explores how fear has been used as a tool for social control. McDonald argues that if the underlying fear is not addressed, the population will remain susceptible to destructive emotional manipulation.

The discussion highlights instances of political leaders like Eric Swalwell, Gavin Newsom, and Nancy Pelosi being caught without masks despite pushing mandates. Dr. McDonald explains that for many, the mask is a "virtue signal" rather than a result of genuine fear. He notes that even "pro-science" advocates often ignore the lack of scientific basis for their public displays of compliance.

Cricket South Africa has mandated that all players "take a knee" in support of Black Lives Matter. Player Quinton de Kock withdrew from a World Cup match after refusing to comply, citing his religious beliefs. Watson supports de Kock's stance against what he calls "performative nonsense" and "virtue signaling" forced upon athletes.