The conversation revolves around the cultural shift in language sensitivity, particularly the use of the word “retarded,” which has become a slur. Matt discusses Graham Plattner’s controversy for using the term in a recent interview and on Reddit in 2021, sparking criticism from Disability Rights Advocates. The discussion also touches on the inconsistency in the Bangor Daily News’ use of the term, highlighting its presence in the article’s title but not consistently within the text. Additionally, there is a broader critique of the policing of language by the left and the media’s tendency to take pot shots at conservatives, emphasizing the importance of free speech and historical attitudes towards such words.
Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
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