Armstrong & Getty On Demand: "Can I Borrow Some Lipstick?" Released: March 27, 2025 | Host: Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty | Produced by iHeartPodcasts

1. Introduction to Deportation Legalities

[00:33] Jack Armstrong The episode kicks off at the Abraham Lincoln Radio Studio, where Jack Armstrong introduces the primary topic: the recent legal battles surrounding the Trump administration's deportation policies.

Joe Getty discusses the court's stance: [00:53] Joe Getty "The D.C. Court of Appeals has upheld a decision to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan and gang members to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act."

Jack Armstrong reflects on the implications: [01:08] Jack Armstrong "This is not going to end well. So we're getting them out in record numbers. And we're having a lot of problems with the courts because the courts want to pretend they're president and they're not president."

2. Legal and Political Implications of Deportations

Joe Getty elaborates on the judges involved: [01:27] Joe Getty "The judges ruling against the administration include Karen Henderson, appointed by George H.W. Bush, and Patricia Millett, appointed by Barack Obama. Meanwhile, Justin Walker, a Trump appointee, argues that the district court's orders threaten national security negotiations."

Unnamed Contributor adds perspective: [01:54] Contributor "So Trump's argument about not getting 80 million votes ignores the balance of power between branches and the role of the judiciary."

Jack Armstrong emphasizes constitutional protections: [02:54] Jack Armstrong "worth mentioning that the entire idea of the Constitution is to protect us from a dictatorship of the majority anyway."

3. Conditions in El Salvador Prisons and Human Rights Concerns

Discussion shifts to the harsh realities faced by deportees:

Unnamed Contributor cites Peter Doocy: [05:49] Unnamed Contributor "Peter Doocy describes the conditions: 'They spend 23 and a half hours in those cells. Each cell has 70 people... most of those people are in there for life.'"

Jack Armstrong criticizes media portrayal: [04:45] Jack Armstrong "Wall Street Journal's journalism is skewing further and further left... They make a big deal of the fact that you go to the bathroom in front of each other. The Marines, they seem to be fine."

Humorous interlude on prison attire: [05:23] Contributor "Why did DHS Secretary Kristi Noem dress so hot when visiting the prison? Maybe to avoid inciting a prison riot!"

Jack Armstrong sarcastically comments on deportation consequences: [08:39] Broadcast Announcer "If you come to our country illegally... this facility is one of the tools in our toolkit."

[09:18] Jack Armstrong 'If you stand in front of one of those prison cells where you got to figure out, okay, I gotta band together with some sort of group...'

4. NPR Congressional Hearing and Alleged Bias

The conversation pivots to media bias, focusing on NPR:

Unnamed Contributor introduces the topic: [18:00] Contributor "Leader of NPR grilled by Congress... questioning the integrity and bias of NPR's leadership."

Jack Armstrong criticizes NPR's leadership: [18:35] Jack Armstrong "She is Stalin's unholy knife-wielding mistress. She is absolutely evil."

Discussion of James Lindsay’s critique: [18:53] Jack Armstrong "Marxists just lie so overtly and blatantly that people begin to question their own perceptions."

Brandon Gill’s questioning of NPR's host: [32:08] Jack Armstrong 'Into his answer, the takeaway is Jack is a partisan maniac.'

Highlights from the congressional exchange: [20:53] Brandon Gill "Do you believe America is addicted to white supremacy?"

NPR Host's evasive responses: [21:13] Host "I don't recall reading that."

Jack Armstrong mocks the host's lack of accountability: [24:22] Jack Armstrong "She's a Soviet agent, lying and lying and lying with a smile on her face."

Discussion on perceived NPR bias: [26:23] Jack Armstrong "Journalist 87 to 0."

5. Light-Hearted Segment: Sports Bras Debate

Shifting gears, the hosts delve into a lighter topic: the evolution of sports bras.

Unnamed Contributor critiques terminology: [33:27] Contributor "Why do you need a metaphor? Just say a bra that's supportive while engaged in sports."

Katie Green promotes the show’s merchandise: [34:05] Katie Green "The best sports bra is the Armstrong Yeti one from our website. No pads fall out in the washer."

Playful banter on sports bras: [35:01] Jack Armstrong "Idiot. Well, there's Jack and there's Joe..."

6. Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

As the show wraps up, the hosts share final humorous anecdotes and tease future content:

Jack Armstrong shares a personal story: [36:14] Contributor "A teller woman had a very large chest on display, and she asked, 'Do you want big bucks or small bills?' I said yes, Big boobs would be fine by accident."

Teasing next episode’s topics: [36:28] Contributor "Tomorrow's show will feature a special shout-out for Cal Unicornia, the state's insurance commissioner who is a joke and a crook."

Closing banter: [37:14] Jack Armstrong "Our listeners have a range of emotions right now. Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty ask, and here’s your response: 'I would like to be called Joseph of Illinois.'"

Notable Quotes:

• Jack Armstrong on Constitutional Protections:

  "The entire idea of the Constitution is to protect us from a dictatorship of the majority anyway." [02:54]

• Joe Getty on Judicial Appointments:

  "Karen Henderson, appointed by George H.W. Bush, and Patricia Millett, appointed by Barack Obama." [01:27]

• Peter Doocy on Prison Conditions:

  "They spend 23 and a half hours in those cells... most of those people are in there for life." [05:49]

• Unnamed Contributor on NPR Bias:

  "NPR is on every town in America... there's a lot of really good long-form journalism, but also a ton of extreme nut job stuff." [25:52]

• Brandon Gill questioning NPR Host:

  "Do you believe that looting is morally wrong?" [26:35]

Conclusion

In "Can I Borrow Some Lipstick?", Armstrong and Getty tackle significant and controversial topics, from the legal complexities of deportations under the Trump administration to allegations of bias within NPR. Amidst serious discussions, they intersperse humor and lighter segments, providing a dynamic and engaging listening experience. The hosts' critical perspectives invite listeners to question prevailing narratives and consider multiple facets of each issue.