Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "A Woo Liu Boo Gu Tattoo!"
Date: February 20, 2026
Podcast by iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of Armstrong & Getty is a fast-moving, irreverent, and spirited discussion of current events, culture, politics, and the recent Supreme Court decision on emergency tariffs. The hosts dive into the global information war (featuring China’s propaganda), celebrate American Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, dissect the concept of Western values/Judeo-Christian principles, and bring in a legal expert to break down the Supreme Court ruling limiting presidential tariff powers. True to form, the banter alternates between scathing satire, deep historical analysis, and pop culture detours—all in the Armstrong & Getty style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Chinese Propaganda and the Olympics (00:27–03:52, 31:17–36:38)

• Discussion of Chinese state-sanctioned social media videos depicting a dystopian, AI-powered China seizing control of a "backward, impoverished" America.
• The American media's disinterest in the contrasting stories of two American athletes: Alysa Liu (chose to represent the US, rejected Chinese overtures) and Eileen Gu (competed for China).
• Notable Quotes:
  • “For the record, I am backward, but I'm not impoverished.”—Joe Getty (00:52)
  • “It's too bad the media doesn't have any interest in it. You got one grew up in Oakland, one grew up in San Francisco. Both approached by the communists to compete for their team. One said, ‘screw you,’ wins a gold medal. The other one, also a gold medal winner, decides to help support the Communist Party.”—Co-host (01:52)
  • “A Woo Liu Boo Gu tattoo you do you, I say, well said.”—Co-host riffing on the symbolic meaning and humor in the phrase (33:52)
  • “Both her dad and Eileen Gu, the traitorous commie-loving skier, were approached by the Chinese as part of that same program ... Eileen Goo's parent said, ‘great, give me that commie money.’ Alysa Liu ... and her dad said, ‘f off commie dogs.’ So we say, woo loo Boo Gu. I'm gonna get that tattoo today.”—Joe Getty (32:06)

Olympic Gold and Identity (31:17–36:38)

• Alysa Liu celebrated for quitting under pressure, then returning to skating on her own terms—contrasted with athletes who cave to external or national expectations.
• The co-hosts jokingly debate getting tattoos celebrating Liu’s decision ("Woo Liu Boo Gu") and deride media praise for her competitor who chose China.
• Satirical discussions about regrettable tattoos (quad god tattoo) and Olympic failure.

2. Breaking News: Iran Strike & US Foreign Policy (02:25–04:52)

• Reporting that former President Trump is considering a limited military strike on Iran to pressure them into a nuclear deal.
• Speculation about the strategic logic (bide time, agree then cheat) and possible blowback from civilian casualties.
• Commentary on propaganda cycles in conflict zones.
• Notable Quote:
  • “If I'm the Iranians or I'm advising them, number one, I've lost my soul ... I would say agree to anything, absolutely anything. We'll start cheating next week.”—Joe Getty (03:17)

3. The Importance and Underpinning of Western Values (04:57–16:28)

• AOC's recent denigration of "Western values" sparks a robust defense of Judeo-Christian principles as essential to liberal democracy.
• Tom Holland’s book "Dominion" cited as evidence that modern progressive ideals (human rights, anti-cruelty, social justice) are direct legacies of Christianity, not inherent to human societies.
• Timestamps & Key Insights:
  • Finger-quotes on Western values dismissed as ignorant; hosts encourage defending these principles as universal foundations for freedom and decency (09:00–16:28).
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The world's least Christianized societies are the least open, intolerant, in short, the least liberal.”—Marco Rubio quoted by Joe Getty (09:41)
  • “I would like to enlist you, all of you, as defenders of Judeo Christian principles ... because they underpin everything we hold dear ... we're one generation away from it all falling apart.”—Joe Getty (15:37)

4. Supreme Court Ruling on Emergency Tariffs (16:28–30:16)

• Big news: Supreme Court finds that Trump cannot use emergency powers to impose certain tariffs (ends a 50-year debate on executive authority in trade).
• Hosts bring in Molly Nixon from the Pacific Legal Foundation for analysis.
  • Discussion of the split decision (6–3) and its ideological surprising alliances.
  • Nixon emphasizes the need for Congress to retain the power of taxation, not the executive—the decision is seen as a win for separation of powers.
  • Complexity in unwinding tariffs/paybacks now tossed back to lower courts; possible wave of litigation.
  • Interesting legal concept: delegating legislative authority to the executive is constitutionally questionable, a persistent issue in trade law.
• Timestamps:
  • Molly Nixon segment begins at 18:39
  • Deep dive into the implications and mechanics of the ruling at 19:55–24:28
• Notable Quotes:
  • “You give away your principles to gain momentary advantage at your own peril and your soul's peril.”—Joe Getty (29:46)
  • “We said if this law authorizes tariffs, then Congress just abdicated responsibility ... given the President its entire legislative power.”—Molly Nixon (25:00)

5. Political & Legal Commentary (20:29–31:05)

• Analysis of the broader trend: Supreme Court "jamming the presidency back into its constitutional box" (20:29).
• Brief asides re: wealth tax constitutionality, origami as a hobby, and how saying "I don't know" is sometimes the most honest answer (26:46–28:08).

6. Miscellaneous Banter, Participatory Jokes, & Pop Culture

• Discussion about birthday cake and breaking New Year’s resolutions (05:30–07:10).
  • “If you can sleep at night having had a piece of cake, monster that you are.”—Joe Getty (06:49)
• Toy Story 5 gets a brief, tongue-in-cheek mention (08:02–08:41).
• SimpliSafe (ad read) elided in this summary.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Wwje. What would Jesus eat?”—Joe Getty, in a bit about diet and New Year's resolutions (07:10)
• “They practically give goo a tongue bath when they do interviews with her. It's terrible.”—Joe Getty on mainstream media's coverage choices (35:34)
• “F off commie dogs.”—Joe Getty (paraphrasing Alysa Liu's father) (32:06)
• “You'd hate to end up with a boo loo goo woo shot. It's a tattoo, rather.”—Joe Getty, in a riff about confusing tattoo slogans (35:32)

Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------| | 00:27–03:52 | Chinese social media propaganda, Olympics, American athletes' choices | | 02:25–04:52 | Breaking news: Trump considers Iran strike | | 04:57–16:28 | Western/Judeo-Christian values, defense against progressive revisionism | | 16:28–18:10 | Supreme Court ruling on tariffs announced | | 18:39–27:10 | Interview with Molly Nixon, legal analysis of ruling | | 29:41–30:16 | Reflection on historical principled leadership | | 31:17–36:38 | Alysa Liu, Olympic gold, culture war, and political subtexts |

Episode Tone & Atmosphere

The tone is simultaneously satirical, combative, and informative—with classic Armstrong & Getty swings from rants against the media and progressive shibboleths to passionate defenses of foundational Western principles. There are also running jokes, pointed sarcasm about tattoos and participation trophies, and no shortage of pop culture references.

Final Thoughts

This episode encapsulates Armstrong & Getty’s unique improvisational blend: provocative on current affairs (China, Iran, Supreme Court), rooted in a defense of American/Western ideals, and always ready to swing into humorous, even absurd, tangents. Despite the speed and sarcasm, the show delivers an earnest rally for the defense of liberal-democratic traditions and skepticism of both government overreach and media neglect on key stories.