Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "Oh My God I Hate The Left"

Date: April 2, 2026
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of Armstrong & Getty tackles a broad set of themes ranging from the latest advances in weight loss pharmaceuticals and controversial healthcare privacy practices for minors, to in-depth discussion of birthright citizenship oral arguments before the Supreme Court. The show also covers the renewed U.S. space program, oil markets, political hypocrisy, and closes with segments on celebrity stalking and societal seriousness (or lack thereof) in the U.S. Expect frank, sometimes sardonic conversation, with the duo’s signature blend of humor, skepticism, and exasperation at modern institutions—especially progressive ones.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Weight Loss Medications: The New “Miracle Drugs”

• [00:27–02:43] Discussion of the FDA's approval of Foundao, a new daily weight loss pill by Eli Lilly, which improves upon current competitors by removing restrictions on timing and food intake.
• Charles Barkley is mentioned as an example of dramatic weight loss using similar drugs ("He's lost over a hundred pounds," [01:19] – Joe Getty).
• Both hosts share personal anecdotes and discuss the hope these drugs present, alongside skepticism about long-term effects.
• [Notable Quote] [02:16]
  Jack Armstrong (on his doctor’s opinion):
  "He said I've had virtually nothing but success with it. People tolerate it beautifully. Had great results. I'm a fan."

Parental Rights and Child Healthcare Privacy

• [02:43–07:35] Joe Getty expresses outrage over being asked to leave the room at his child's physical, highlighting tension between parental rights and institutional policies often championed by progressive organizations.

• Listeners’ emails are read, challenging this practice:

  • [05:09] Email from Brian in Santa Rosa: "I asked them where they went to school... I don't just let anybody talk to my child alone."
  • [05:43] Email from JT in Livermore: Frames the practice as a cultural violation of the Fourth Amendment—searching for wrongdoing without cause.

• [Notable Quote] [04:13]
  Jack Armstrong:
  "It's like the best guidance of the AMA and stuff like that that you ought this and you're more progressive health organizations, especially in your more lefty places. They're like, yes, that is a great idea."

Media Skepticism and Drug Reporting

• [09:16–10:10] Critique of media’s lack of curiosity—for example, misreporting signs of Tiger Woods’ drug state.
• [Notable Quote] [09:31]
  Jack Armstrong:
  "One of the epithets I throw at the media during my frequent screeds is incurious. Yeah, that's the most amazing thing."

Space Race & Identity Politics

• [10:52–11:57] The hosts discuss excitement about the Artemis 2 lunar mission, highlighting a young kid’s enthusiasm for space—contrasting with media focus on astronaut identity politics.
• [Notable Quote] [11:33]
  Joe Getty (mocking media focus):
  "He's supposed to emphasize that it's the first one legged, half Asian, half Jewish trans woman or whatever identity politics thing they always throw at us with every space mission."
• [11:59] Jack’s exasperated catchphrase:
  "Oh my God, I hate the left."

Oil Prices & Global Markets

• [13:22–15:54] Explanation of why U.S. gas prices rise despite domestic production—oil as a global commodity, and the 'fear premium' created by geopolitical instability.
• Discussion of how progressive states like California intentionally keep prices high to promote climate goals, yet politicians complain when national prices spike for other reasons.
• [Notable Quote] [15:54]
  Jack Armstrong:
  "Oh, they're just so utterly dishonest. Uh, it's discouraging."

Ineffective Traffic Policy & Environmentalism

• [16:01–16:57] Criticism of California’s expanded carpool (diamond) lanes, pointing to studies showing minimal or negative environmental impact:
  Jack Armstrong:
  "It's like a superstitious gesture by the environmental left. It does nothing."

Birthright Citizenship: Supreme Court Oral Arguments

• [17:22–29:31]
  Special Guest: Joe Lupino Esposito, Pacific Legal Foundation
• In-depth discussion on Supreme Court oral arguments regarding birthright citizenship & the 14th Amendment.
  • Details historic context, including the original intention of the amendment and references to the Wong Kim Ark case.
  • Wrestles with modern dilemmas like "birth tourism" and what constitutes "domicile" in a globalized world.
  • Examines possibilities: could Congress change this by law, or would a constitutional amendment be required?
• [Notable Quotes]
  • [19:42] Joe Getty: "Wasn't the original intention for children of slaves? And unless you're 200 some years old, there are no children of slaves that apply."
  • [22:55] Joe Lupino Esposito:
    “It’s a new world, but the same Constitution.” (Citing John Roberts' response in oral arguments.)
  • [24:06] Jack Armstrong:
    "Why don't you count on Congress and I'll count on the Easter bunny, and we'll see who gets satisfied first."
• Esposito debunks the idea of an 'out of control MAGA court,' describing the Supreme Court as more of a “3, 3, 3 court.”
  • [27:30] Esposito:
    "It seems like the media often wants to only talk about the cases when they are 5–4 and 6–3... Sometimes those opinions where they are 8-1 or 7–2 or 9–0 are really important to look at because those are the ones where you should really zoom in and say, 'Well, this is the thing where everybody can agree.'"

Stalking, Celebrity Culture, and Public Safety

• [30:32–34:59] Armstrong and Getty discuss new incidents of stalking faced by Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham, describing escalating, years-long harassment and the challenges of restraining orders.
  • Commentary on the public’s fascination with celebrities and dangers posed by unstable individuals.

U.S.–China Space Race: Why It Really Matters

• [35:04–35:21]
  Jack Armstrong underscores the seriousness of the revived U.S. moon program as a response to military competition with China:
  • Jack Armstrong: "Yeah. This is a serious, serious thing and gets no attention around why we're going to the moon."
  • Joe Getty: "That's, that's the entire point of why we're going to the moon... is the military race with China."
  • Jack Armstrong: "We're not a serious country."

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• [02:16] Jack Armstrong: "My doctor... said I've had virtually nothing but success with it. People tolerate it beautifully."
• [04:13] Jack Armstrong: "[In California], especially in your more lefty places... they're like, yes, that is a great idea."
• [09:31] Jack Armstrong: "One of the epithets I throw at the media during my frequent screeds is incurious."
• [11:33] Joe Getty: "He's supposed to emphasize that it's the first one legged, half Asian, half Jewish trans woman or whatever identity politics thing they always throw at us with every space mission."
• [11:59] Jack Armstrong: "Oh my God, I hate the left."
• [15:54] Jack Armstrong: "Oh, they're just so utterly dishonest. Uh, it's discouraging."
• [16:39] Jack Armstrong: "Every responsible study has shown that [carpool lanes] either accomplishes nothing or makes pollution worse."
• [22:55] Joe Lupino Esposito: “[Quoting Roberts] It’s a new world, but the same Constitution.”
• [24:06] Jack Armstrong: "Why don't you count on Congress and I'll count on the Easter bunny, and we'll see who gets satisfied first."
• [27:30] Joe Lupino Esposito: "It seems like the media often wants to only talk about the cases when they are 5–4 and 6–3..."
• [35:07] Joe Getty: "That's, that's the entire point of why we're going to the moon."
• [35:10] Jack Armstrong: "We're not a serious country."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:27]–[02:43] – Foundao & weight loss drugs
• [02:43]–[07:35] – Parental rights in healthcare, listener emails
• [09:16]–[10:10] – Media skepticism on drug reporting
• [10:52]–[11:57] – Artemis mission excitement & identity politics
• [13:22]–[15:54] – Oil markets & political hypocrisy
• [16:01]–[16:57] – Carpool lanes & failed traffic policy
• [17:22]–[29:31] – Supreme Court citizenship case with Joe Lupino Esposito
• [30:32]–[34:59] – Lindsey Buckingham stalking saga
• [35:04]–[35:21] – China/U.S. space race

Tone & Language

The episode maintains a conversational, irreverent, often sardonic tone. While critical of the political left, government bureaucracy, and mainstream media, Armstrong & Getty also display skepticism towards fad thinking and virtue signaling—emphasizing the value of reasoned debate, individual rights, and practical skepticism. The hosts blend personal stories and playful banter with serious legal and policy analysis, effectively balancing entertainment and substance.

For New Listeners

This episode is representative of Armstrong & Getty’s signature style: wide-ranging, topical, bluntly opinionated, occasionally exasperated, and always aiming to peel back the layers beneath headlines and official explanations. Whether discussing public health, courts, or culture wars, the hosts challenge mainstream narratives and encourage critical thinking—with plenty of humor along the way.