Armstrong & Getty On Demand: How Many Bottles Of Soy Sauce Will You Go Through In Your Life?

Release Date: April 4, 2025

Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts

1. Financial Market Update

The episode kicks off with a sobering analysis of the current state of the U.S. financial markets. Hosts Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty delve into significant downturns affecting major indices.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Experienced a sharp decline, dropping approximately 1,400 points on the day following a substantial previous drop. Joe Getty emphasizes the severity, stating, “The Dow is down almost 1500 just today from last night's big drop” ([02:52]).

• S&P 500: Saw a nearly 4% decrease, prompting concerns about a potential market correction. Getty clarifies the importance of percentages over raw numbers: “I'm a big fan of percentages just because the Dow Jones Industrial average is worth $40,000 and the S&P 500 is 5,000. So you have to do a bunch of math in your head to understand” ([03:20]).

• Nasdaq: Also not spared, with a decline of about 650 points. Katie Green adds, “I'm a big fan of percentages... The S and P, which is really to me the one to look at is down just under 4% on the day after” ([03:42]).

The hosts discuss the implications of these drops, debating whether they signify a temporary setback or the onset of a prolonged downturn. Getty mentions, “Correction territory down 10%” ([04:18]), highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the market's trajectory.

2. "Cow Clips of the Week": Political Satire and Commentary

Transitioning into their signature segment, "Cow Clips of the Week," Armstrong and Getty employ humor and satire to critique current political and social issues.

• U.S.-China Trade Relations: The hosts mock the fraught relationship, with Getty proclaiming, “Do something about this US China trade relationship. That is a job loser for the United States” ([05:46]). Katie Green echoes the sentiment, stating, “China announced 34% additional tariffs today on the United States. Trump has tweeted out that China has played this wrong. They panicked” ([08:21]).

• Immigration and Political Persecution: The discussion turns to international politics, referencing Marine Le Pen's legal troubles in France. Getty draws parallels to American politics, noting, “She's been barred from politics because she was found guilty of embezzlement, which she claims she didn't do. Now maybe she did, but also maybe she didn't” ([44:11]).

• Satirical Jokes and Skits: The segment is peppered with humorous exchanges, including mock news reports and exaggerated scenarios, such as sarcastically highlighting the absurdity of applying tariffs to uninhabited islands: “They slapped a 47% tariff on Madagascar, which is a lot of penguins” ([11:30]).

3. Trade Policies and Tariffs Discussion

A significant portion of the episode addresses the impact of trade policies, particularly tariffs, on American industries and consumers.

• Soy Sauce Production and Tariffs: The hosts explore the irony of imposing tariffs on domestic products like soy sauce. Katie Green remarks, “The number one soy sauce in America is produced, like, in Ohio, somewhere in the Midwest” ([12:11]). This leads to a broader critique of protectionist measures harming American-made goods.

• Consumer Impact: Discussions highlight how tariffs on low-quality imports have led to a culture of instant gratification with disposable products. Getty cynically observes, “There's no reason there should be a $35 toaster that's actually worth $4 that exists on Earth” ([35:48]).

• Economic Outsourcing: The conversation touches on the outsourcing trend, attributing part of the decline in product quality to international corporations seeking cheaper production costs. Green states, “The Chinese government subsidized production to lower the cost and intentionally undermined the market for higher quality American made goods” ([34:13]).

4. Breaking News: Shutdown of Kid Flicks

One of the most intense discussions revolves around the global crackdown on a major child pornography platform, referred to as "Kid Flicks."

• Operation Overview: Katie Green provides a detailed account of the operation led by German authorities, stating, “German investigators had dismantled a major platform for the distribution of child sexual abuse images that had 1.8 million users worldwide” ([19:22]).

• Scope and Impact: The shutdown is described as the largest of its kind, involving 38 countries and resulting in the arrest of 103 individuals in Germany alone. Green elaborates, “They seized a hard drive with around 72,000 videos on it. 96 locations, 103 individual suspects” ([20:15]).

• Moral and Legal Implications: Both hosts condemn the heinous crimes, with Joe Getty emphasizing the need for stringent penalties: “You can't let somebody like that out ever again” ([22:44]). They discuss the psychological aspects, noting how the internet facilitates the reinforcement of deviant behaviors: “The Internet is the fertilizer for hate and perversity around the world” ([23:17]).

5. Political and Social Commentary: Free Will and Progressive Movements

The hosts delve into philosophical debates surrounding free will and the influence of progressive ideologies on society.

• Free Will Debate: Drawing from listener mailbag contributions, Katie Green and Joe Getty discuss the notion that free will may be an illusion. They argue against the idea, with Getty asserting, “It doesn't really matter what we believe or what we do. Whatever we will be will be” ([31:43]), and countering with the importance of maintaining belief in personal agency ([32:55]).

• Critique of Progressive Movements: The conversation extends to a critique of modern progressive agendas, with accusations of moral superiority and the normalization of radical social changes. Getty criticizes figures like Ezra Klein, suggesting that their success is misattributed: “If you really have no free will... Then it's foolish” ([33:18]).

• Mailbag Insights: A caller named Anne expresses concerns about the direction of progressive politics, fearing an endless cycle of privilege and compliance: “Their hope is that in 10 years, transgenderism is more popular than today” ([30:46]).

6. Political Scandals and Legal Troubles

The episode covers recent legal challenges faced by prominent political figures, drawing parallels to U.S. politics.

• Russell Brand's Charges: The hosts discuss accusations against comedian and actor Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape and sexual assault. Green summarizes the case: “British police have charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault over a period of many years” ([41:31]). Getty critiques Brand's public defense, highlighting inconsistencies in his statements.

• Marine Le Pen's Legal Issues: Joe Getty discusses the French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen being barred from holding office for five years due to embezzlement charges. He notes the similarities to political persecution in the U.S.: “It just has a Trumpy feel. Very much a persecution of Trump” ([44:50]).

7. Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

As the episode concludes, Armstrong and Getty share their final perspectives on the discussed topics.

• Market Predictions: Joe Getty expresses cautious optimism about the financial markets, hoping for stabilization despite current volatility: “I think there's going to be a real rewind, a claim of victory here, there and there and then back to something like normal” ([47:05]).

• Personal Anecdotes: The hosts share light-hearted personal stories, such as Katie Green's frustrations with technology and Joe Getty's humorous take on household dynamics, maintaining an engaging and relatable tone ([46:26]).

• Closing Remarks: The episode ends with a blend of humor and camaraderie, reinforcing the hosts’ rapport and inviting listeners to stay connected for future discussions ([48:14]).

Notable Quotes:

• Joe Getty on Market Correction: “Correction territory down 10%” ([04:18]).

• Katie Green on Tariffs: “China announced 34% additional tariffs today on the United States. Trump has tweeted out that China has played this wrong. They panicked” ([08:21]).

• Katie Green on Sherman’s Shutdown of Kid Flicks: “The move to shut down the kid flick streaming service was one of the biggest blows against child pornography ever, said the head of the Bavarian criminal police” ([20:26]).

• Joe Getty on Free Will: “We should view anyone who tries to convince us of our lack of agency and free will as a person trying to appropriate it for their own purposes” ([32:55]).

• Katie Green on Russell Brand: “Russell Brand's first response to that... 'I was young and single, before I had my wife and family, I was a full man. I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile'" ([42:38]).

This episode of Armstrong & Getty On Demand offers a blend of financial analysis, sharp political satire, and serious social commentary, all delivered with the hosts' characteristic humor and candor. From dissecting market fluctuations to tackling grave social issues like child exploitation online, the hosts provide listeners with both entertainment and thoughtful insights into contemporary issues.