Armstrong & Getty On Demand – A&G Replay Monday Hour One

Host: iHeartPodcasts
Date: November 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This replay episode of The Armstrong & Getty Show features Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty reviewing some of their most engaging recent discussions. The main themes revolve around the political polarization in America and its effects on national pride, the role of propaganda and social movements in shaping educational curricula and public discourse, the ethical hazards of content algorithms, antisemitism and extremism in online spaces, and the impact of technological change on society.

The hosts approach these topics with their characteristic blend of humor, skepticism, and passionate opinion, often using real-life news stories and studies to illustrate broader trends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Democrats Comparing Trump to Hitler: Media Claims vs. Reality

• Timestamps: [4:41]–[6:08]
• The episode opens with Jack and Joe mocking recent claims by Illinois's governor and MSNBC's Nicole Wallace, who deny that Democrats ever compare Trump to Hitler. The hosts play a brief montage of prominent Democrats (including Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi) making such comparisons.
• Quote:
  Joe Getty ([05:51]): “Yeah. So it's not even low level Democrats in that montage. You got Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.”
• Analysis:
  The segment is used to highlight what they see as dishonesty or selective memory among politicians and journalists regarding extreme rhetoric.

2. Decline in National Pride: Gallup Poll Trends

• Timestamps: [6:17]–[15:41]
• The hosts discuss new Gallup data tracking Americans’ pride in the country since 2000.
  • In 2000, over 85% of Americans across political stripes were "very" or "extremely" proud.
  • Now, 2025 data shows Republicans’ pride unchanged (~90%), independents at 53%, and Democrats “barely above a third.”
• The discussion flows into why Democrat and independent pride has declined while Republican numbers remain steady.
• Quote:
  Jack Armstrong ([09:29]): “Russia, China, and you know, the whole critical theory crowd. I congratulate you. You've, you haven't won, but you're winning. That's an enormous gain for driving the country apart, for killing the United States from within.”
• They reference educational developments in Minneapolis—classes labeling capitalism as white supremacy, and race-centric curricula—as examples of cultural trends fueling this divide.
• Memorable Moment:
  • Light-hearted banter about Jack’s “drag name” being “Jiggles” is used as a comic aside amid the otherwise serious discussion ([08:28]–[08:42]).
• Critical Observation:
  • The hosts suggest that progressive propaganda in education is teaching kids to hate the country, which in turn erodes national unity.
• Quote:
  Joe Getty ([12:56]): “…if I was going to be intellectually honest, it’s because they think they’re helping a bad country by teaching the things they’re thinking.”

3. Breaking Down Educational Propaganda and Marxist Influence

• Timestamps: [13:36]–[17:27]
• The “neo-Marxist” influence in schools is scrutinized. The hosts claim current curricula systematically label American institutions as racist to destabilize the country from within.
• Quote:
  Jack Armstrong ([14:58]): “They are calling everything, including the free market, white supremacy. That’s because they’re Marxists. They don’t want the free market. Call something racist until you control it.”
• Joe Getty voices frustration as a parent, describing how he pulled his son from an American history class centered solely on negatives about the country ([14:58]–[15:10]).

4. Polarization and Relationships

• Timestamps: [15:11]–[15:41]
• Armstrong and Getty discuss the difficulty of maintaining personal relationships (friendships, romantic) across ideological lines in today’s climate.
• Quote:
  Joe Getty ([15:29]): “How could I be in a relationship with somebody who thinks this is a bad country, which apparently is two thirds of Democrats. That’s… a tough situation.”

5. Mouse “Utopia” Experiment and Societal Parallels

• Timestamps: [17:44]–[20:44]
• The pair revisit “Universe 25”, an experiment wherein a mouse population with abundant resources eventually self-destructs due to behavioral pathologies. They connect its lessons to modern Western societies' declining birth rates, well-being, and social cohesion.
• Quote:
  Joe Getty ([20:03]): “We don’t have any threats ... Even if you got people marching… our basic needs are being met and we’re stopping getting together. We’re starting to act weird.”
• Memorable Moment:
  • Jack jokes about the “mouse utopia” having “Wi-Fi streaming… Amazon Prime” ([18:40]–[18:44]).

6. Antisemitism in Online Spaces, Nick Fuentes, and The Real Split on the Right

• Timestamps: [24:13]–[38:43]
• Discussion is sparked by an antisemitic outburst directed at Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy and commentary by Batya Ungar-Sargon (writing in The Free Press) on the growing prominence of extremist voices like Nick Fuentes.
• They dissect how algorithm-driven social media has created incentives for content creators to cater to extremist or fringe audiences, distorting perceptions of what “the right” stands for.
• Quote:
  Joe Getty ([29:57]): “I mean, who doesn’t stick with that subject? As soon as somebody says, ‘Yeah, I love Stalin’...” Jack Armstrong ([32:37]): “...I wish, I hope there’s a platform that in the future lets you flip off your algorithm when you want to ... Turn off my algorithm and just give me what’s popular for everyone... it really worries me that I'm being funneled stuff and I have no control over it.”
• The hosts applaud traditional conservatives who “stand up and denounce Fuentes,” warning of the damage caused by conflating free speech with accepting literal Nazis in movements.
• Quote:
  Jack Armstrong ([34:47]): “...content creators are deeply divorced from where the vast majority of Republicans and conservatives are on many issues. And this is why they’re not reading the room, they’re reading the comments section under their videos...”
• Commentary on media manipulation: New York Times and others allegedly “elevate” extremists like Fuentes to paint all conservatives as Nazis.

7. Short Takes: Tech and Social Pranks

• Tesla Full Self-Driving Safety Investigation
  • Timestamps: [42:00]–[43:14]
  • Armstrong and Getty discuss federal reviews into Tesla’s autonomous driving software, noting rapid changes in technology, consumer trust issues, and the potential future of fully autonomous vehicles and airplanes.
  • Quote:
    Jack Armstrong ([43:14]): “Yeah, I’m out of my depth here, Donnie.”
• AI Home Intruder Pranks on TikTok
  • Timestamps: [43:55]–[45:11]
  • The hosts strongly condemn a dangerous TikTok trend where teens create fake AI images of strangers in their homes to prank parents, noting the real-life consequences and lack of judgment.
  • Quote: Jack Armstrong ([44:43]): “Dad, I’m just messing with you. It’s AI. Good results. Criminal charges. You stupid c…” Joe Getty ([44:55]): “…you're too freaking stupid to exist.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:51 | Joe Getty | “So it's not even low level Democrats in that montage. You got Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.” | | 09:29 | Jack Armstrong | “Russia, China, and you know, the whole critical theory crowd. I congratulate you. You haven’t won, but you're winning. That's an enormous gain for driving the country apart…” | | 12:56 | Joe Getty | “…they think they're helping a bad country by teaching the things they're thinking.” | | 14:58 | Jack Armstrong | “They are calling everything, including the free market, white supremacy. That’s because they’re Marxists.” | | 15:29 | Joe Getty | “How could I be in a relationship with somebody who thinks this is a bad country, which apparently is two thirds of Democrats.” | | 20:03 | Joe Getty | “We don't have any threats ... even if you got people marching… we're stopping getting together. We're starting to act weird.” | | 32:37 | Jack Armstrong | “…I hope there’s a platform in the future lets you flip off your algorithm when you want to… it worries me that I’m being funneled stuff and have no control over it.” | | 34:47 | Jack Armstrong | "Content creators are deeply divorced from where the vast majority of Republicans and conservatives are on many issues." | | 44:43 | Jack Armstrong | “Dad, I’m just messing with you… Good results. Criminal charges. You stupid c…” |

Timeline of Major Segments

• 04:41–06:08: Democrat comparisons of Trump to Hitler and political dishonesty
• 06:17–15:41: National pride, Gallup poll data, educational trends, ideological divides
• 17:44–20:44: Mouse “Utopia” experiment and social cohesion
• 24:13–38:43: Antisemitism, online algorithms, Nick Fuentes, Batya Ungar-Sargon article, divide between content creators and mainstream conservatives
• 42:00–43:14: Tesla Full Self-Driving investigation
• 43:55–45:11: Dangerous TikTok AI prank trend and parental outrage

Episode Tone and Style

Armstrong & Getty continue their trademark mix of dry wit, sarcasm, skepticism, and impassioned critique throughout the episode. They rely on both anecdote and statistical analysis, frequently referencing real news and research. Their tone oscillates between concern, exasperation, and mockery—especially when discussing bureaucratic hypocrisy, radical activism, or foolish behavior.

Summary

In this replay, Armstrong & Getty provide a wide-ranging critique of political polarization, the manipulation of education and public discourse, and the impacts of technology on both society and individual behavior. Through humor, anecdote, and sharp analysis, the hosts challenge prevailing narratives on both the right and left, warn of the societal dangers of propaganda—both in media and education—and call for a return to honest debate and basic civic values.