Armstrong & Getty On Demand – “Just Good Old Fashioned Gonorrhea”
Episode Date: November 11, 2025
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts
Episode Overview
The November 11th episode finds Armstrong and Getty tackling the aftermath of the government shutdown, the internal fractures in both major political parties, and evolving U.S. voting demographics—especially gender splits among young voters. They pivot to cultural cynicism, Veteran’s Day patriotism and military recruitment, and a scathing rundown of financial scandals within Black Lives Matter. Notably, the show blends snarky banter and pointed political analysis, with an undercurrent of exasperation toward political extremism, ideological media, and grift.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Government Shutdown Aftermath & Party Dynamics
[03:19–10:58]
- Major air traffic control staffing problems at major U.S. airports due to the government shutdown.
- Eight Democratic senators sided with Republicans to end the shutdown, earning criticism from their party.
- “These Democrats know they're hiding behind their colleagues who voted to reopen, who at least extracted retroactive pay for federal workers.” (Co-host, 07:32)
- Both parties experience deep internal strife:
- “Biggest difference between the two parties...No doubt where the gravity is on the Republican Party, Trump is the earth, moon and sun of everything.” (Jack Armstrong, 05:54)
- Democrats are described as “leaderless” while Trump is the GOP’s sole gravitational force.
- Debate on whether this signals the end of shutdown politics. Armstrong expects “this was the last shutdown for many, many, many, many years.” (08:33)
- The shutdown extends government funding only until the end of January—future instability remains.
2. Demographic Shifts and the New Gender Divide
[10:58–17:41]
- Detailed discussion of emerging gender splits in party support among young voters:
- “The GOP has lost an even greater share of female voters under 30...Young women vote more than young men. So it's probably a bigger problem for Republicans.” (Co-host, 10:54)
- Recent elections highlighted this: female voters (18–29) in multiple states voting >80% for Democrats.
- Armstrong jokes: “How are we ever going to get together and have relationships, heterosexual relationships and babies going forward if we divide this much along gender lines?” (14:42)
- Conservative media’s negative reaction to losing young female voters—mockery and “general disregard,” including “pundits joking and not joking that the 19th Amendment was a mistake.” (Co-host, 15:25)
- Discussion of solutions: “How do we start to bring back women to sanity and even moderate politics?...You got to get the Marxists out of the schools that are teaching them this stuff.” (Jack Armstrong, 17:04, 17:35)
3. Veterans Day, Military Recruitment & Patriotism
[25:16–40:42]
- Acknowledgment of Veterans Day; Jack’s son to place flags on veterans’ graves with Boy Scouts.
- U.S. Army’s strong recruitment numbers highlighted: “The army met its fiscal year 2025 active duty recruitment goal of 61,000 soldiers four months before the year ended—marking a significant turnaround.” (Jack Armstrong, 31:01)
- Debate on what fuels renewed interest in service (Biden vs. Trump), worries about politicization of armed forces.
- Deep dive into declining willingness to fight for one’s country, citing global Gallup polls:
- Worldwide: only just over 50% would fight, down 10+ points in a decade.
- Highest willingness: West Asia (77%), India (76%), Middle East (73%)
- Lowest: EU (32%), U.S. (41%), Canada (34%)
- “So you've got civilizations that are proud of themselves, believe in themselves, are willing to defend themselves. And then you got civilizations who spend all their time hating themselves, criticizing themselves.” (Jack Armstrong, 36:49)
- Blame placed on “indoctrination factories in your government schools” and a “concerted effort to sow the seeds of cynicism.” (Co-host, 34:57; Jack Armstrong, 37:49)
- Quote: “You may not be interested in warfare, but warfare sure believes in you and your fat, rich society. Military strength is going to come find you.” (Co-host paraphrasing Victor Davis Hanson, 39:19)
4. Black Lives Matter Financial Grift
[44:48–52:08]
- Detailed expose of BLM organizational finances post-George Floyd:
- “Under Color's leadership, Black Lives Matter Global Network foundation doled out massive contracts to her friends and family. They purchased a $6 million mansion in LA in 2020, financed the purchase of an $8 million mansion in Canada in 2021.” (Co-host, 47:13)
- “By the end of its fiscal 2023 year tax form show, Black Lives Matter saw the $80 million windfall...that $80 million turned into $29 million in three years as it hemorrhaged cash, fulfilling lingering contractual obligations to Color's associates.” (Co-host, 47:13)
- BLM affiliates, including family, received hundreds of thousands to millions while “performing no work.”
- Armstrong: “We know people personally who lost their careers for saying all lives matter...You know who doesn't think Black Lives Matter? Those people who spent all that money on their houses and their cars and their lifestyle.” (48:52)
- The hosts lambast organizations and churches still displaying BLM signs: “Nice having a sign up by a bunch of thieves, Marxist thieves, which is repetitive.” (Jack Armstrong, 50:34)
- Closing thoughts: “One of the great grifts of all time, that whole organization.” (Jack Armstrong, 52:10)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On intra-party chaos:
“Nobody knows who's in charge of the Democratic Party...No doubt where the gravity is on the Republican Party, Trump is the earth, moon and sun of everything.”
— Jack Armstrong, (05:54) -
On government shutdowns:
“This was a shutdown about nothing...it was just pain for no gain.”
— Speaker Mike Johnson (as quoted), (06:20) -
On youth voting patterns:
“The GOP has lost an even greater share of female voters under 30. And although Democrats are struggling...to win back those male votes, the right doesn't seem to realize the seriousness of its own predicament and doesn't have any plan to Fix it.”
— Co-host, (10:54) -
On generational divides:
“How are we ever going to get together and have relationships, heterosexual relationships and babies...if we divide this much along gender lines?”
— Jack Armstrong, (14:42) -
On indoctrination and patriotism:
“You got to get the Marxists out of the schools that are teaching them this stuff.”
— Jack Armstrong, (17:35) -
On national selfimage and willingness to defend:
“You may not believe in warfare, but warfare sure believes in you and your fat, rich society. Military strength is going to come find you.”
— Co-host, paraphrasing Victor Davis Hanson, (39:19) -
On Black Lives Matter’s finances:
“One of the great grifts of all time, that whole organization. If you missed a segment of our show, get the podcast.”
— Jack Armstrong, (52:10)
Timestamps for Important Segments
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Shutdown and Party Infighting:
03:19–10:58 -
Youth Voter Gender Gaps & GOP’s Women Problem:
10:58–17:41 -
Veterans Day, Military, and Patriotism:
25:16–40:42 -
Black Lives Matter Financial Controversies:
44:48–52:08
Tone & Style
The episode interweaves political snark, exasperation, humor, and genuine alarm. The hosts flag problems in party leadership, grift and ideological purity, but also strive to find root causes in schools, American self-critique, and the dangers of political tribalism. They slip into satire, especially when discussing gender divides, and are palpably incensed by what they see as performative activism—especially with BLM.
For First-Time Listeners
- Expect cutting banter, skepticism of mainstream narratives, frequent asides, and (sometimes crass) comedic riffs on serious issues.
- The hosts are bluntly critical of both left and right, but especially harsh on “wokeness” and progressive activism they view as empty or corrupt.
- Major stories: end of shutdown, party leadership crises, how gender is realigning political coalitions, skepticism about patriotism and military readiness, and financial revelations about BLM.
If you only have a few minutes:
- For analysis on the government shutdown’s political fallout and party leadership implications, listen to [03:19–10:58].
- For the state of young female and male voters, and how it’s transforming party fortunes, hit [10:58–17:41].
- For a takedown of BLM’s financial house of cards, start at [44:48].
“Just Good Old Fashioned Gonorrhea” delivers Armstrong & Getty’s characteristic mix of humor, outrage, and analysis—skewering both media and political movements in equal measure.