Armstrong & Getty On Demand – "You Stupid F-ing Robot"

Date: January 16, 2026
Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode weaves through the heated national debate over immigration enforcement, reactions to recent events in Minneapolis, the implications of AI in society and mental health, and some lighter sidebars on modern culture and technology. Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty deliver their signature mix of sarcasm, logical deconstruction, and personal anecdotes while responding to current events and exploring the real-life psychological impact of technology.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Recent ICE-Involved Shooting & Minneapolis Protests

• The hosts open with breaking news about protests following the second ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, blending news summary with critical commentary on public and political reactions.
• Armstrong: "An ICE agent shot and wounded Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa...During the struggle, two men came out...and attacked the agent with a shovel and a broom handle. All three men are now in custody." (00:28)
• They criticize how the events are framed in media and political statements and question local leadership's priorities regarding illegal immigrants with criminal records.
• Getty: "Are you okay with not arresting people here who are illegally with criminal records? You just want them to live in your community?" (01:17)
• Jack Armstrong: "The dedicated Marxists want to overload the system. They want to break it. It's the soft-headed suburban white people who buy the Marxist lies who are the problem. The useful idiots." (01:32)

Mayor Jacob Fry’s Remarks

• The pair play and dissect Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry's emotional appeals, sarcastically pointing out the irony in his language about "people who don't share your values or language" disrupting communities.
  • Notable Quote (Getty): "It was almost like I wrote it. Imagine your town being invaded by people who don't share your values...” (03:59)
  • Armstrong: “Yeah, they have, like, a third of the people in the classroom in some cities don't speak English, and the teachers don't know how to do with it...you just spelled out why people hate illegal immigration so much.” (04:10)

Law Enforcement vs. ICE

• The hosts mock Fry’s calls for local police to ‘stand by their neighbors’ against ICE, referencing the police chief’s visible disbelief.
  • Armstrong: "The police chief is behind him and when he says that, the chief's eyebrows go up...display of, 'Wait, what the f. did you just say?'" (05:46)

Larger Media Narrative

• Armstrong & Getty argue the media has "lost the thread"—focusing on emotional reactions rather than the logic of enforcing immigration law.
  • Getty: “We have something called immigration...We have people who are illegally committed crimes. All that stuff's got to happen. Unless you're going to change the laws.” (06:32)

2. Weapon Theft, Under-Reported Crimes & Public Discourse

• The episode covers an incident where protesters overwhelmed an ICE vehicle, stole weapons and documents, and raises the idea of under-reporting in media.

  • Armstrong: "That's an actual insurrection, by the way." (10:34)
  • Getty: “That is quite the story. I feel like that's being underreported maybe because...you're cheering for [the protesters].” (11:19)

• The hosts lament logic breakdowns in public debate about immigration:

  • Armstrong: "Are you against violent criminal, illegal immigrants being arrested? But again, that's simple logic." (10:40)
  • Getty: “Are we all on board here that illegals with criminal records, especially in criminal gangs, should go ahead and be apprehended and kicked out of the country? Are we all on board with that?” (12:47)

3. Media, Journalism, and Societal Shifts

• Armstrong launches into a critique of modern journalism, arguing that younger, less experienced reporters from elite schools distort the national conversation.
  • Key Rant (Armstrong): "Now you come out of these elite far left journalism schools as a 23 year old rich white kid and you start telling the world how the world ought to be..." (08:03)
• Both hosts lament a "logic vs. emotion" culture clash.
  • Armstrong: "...all they know is this makes me feel bad...Your logic is wasted." (07:10)

4. Side Segments: Obamacare, Larry Ellison's Yacht, and Recycling

• Quick takes on reduced impact from Obamacare benefit cuts (Armstrong: "The drop was less than a fifth of what was predicted." (14:37))
• The comedic story about Larry Ellison’s super yacht nearly being named “I’m a Nazi” spelled backwards, and a light jape about recycling programs being “bunk”.
  • Armstrong: “Apparently he didn’t want a boat named backward ‘I’m a Nazi.’” (16:09)

5. AI, Psychosis, and Human Interaction with Technology

• A substantial segment explores how AI is shaping behaviors, emotions, and even mental health (“AI psychosis”).
• Getty: "If you're of normal brain, you're okay, but if you lean towards psychosis, AI is making it much worse. It's pretty interesting." (17:06)
• Matthew McConaughey’s legal efforts to protect his image from AI usage are discussed, with playful banter about copyright law.
  • Jack Armstrong: "All right, all right, all right." (17:27)

Definition and Cultural Impact of "Psychosis"

• The conversation turns philosophical as they discuss the medical definition of psychosis versus how people casually use the term.
  • Getty: "Psychosis involves a loss of contact with shared reality. That's the definition. So what's shared reality?" (19:08)
  • Armstrong: "Neurosis...is when you misinterpret reality, psychosis is when you can't even perceive it." (19:28)

AI "Relationships" and Humanization

• Both hosts express discomfort (and amusement) at their and their children's tendency to anthropomorphize virtual assistants.
  • Getty: "My kids will say something really inappropriate to say to a woman...I'm like, hey, don't talk to her that way." (21:53)
  • Armstrong: "What if I were to say to my robot helper, I'd like to slit your throat and watch your hydraulic fluid run out? ...If my kids said that, that I'd be a little concerned." (23:16)
• The group agrees that, though the AI has no feelings, repeated rude behavior to ‘her’ voice feels wrong—blurring the lines between social norms and tech use.

ChatGPT Reflections and Privacy Concerns

• Katie and hosts share their experiences with ChatGPT’s year-in-review poetry, poking fun at its attempts to summarize their lives based on search queries.

  • Katie’s Poem Excerpt: “You faced each twist with grace and keen flair. From studio lights to IVF care.” (32:26)
  • Getty: "Thanks for trying to build my personality around my few questions I asked you last year. That is hilarious." (34:22)

• They reflect on how future AI histories could “know” years of a user’s thoughts—raising concerns for teens and adults alike if past questions ever resurface.

  • Armstrong: "...you don't want that in your, you know, Chat GPT history." (35:39)
  • Katie: "Last week we found out that they gossip about us to each other, all the different AIs." (36:15)

6. Closing: Listeners Reflect on AI ‘Companionship’

• Getty invites listeners to share if anyone has genuinely found comfort or companionship in AI chatbot interactions. Katie shares a positive example but likens it more to getting good information quickly than true emotional support.
  • Katie: "It helped me a lot when I was doing the IVF stuff, getting pregnant. A lot of answers...I did feel a sense of calm after, you know, air quotes, talking to it." (30:20)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “The soft headed suburban white people who buy the Marxist lies…” (Jack Armstrong, 01:32)
• “Imagine your town being invaded by people who don't share your values or your...Culture or your language.” (Getty & Armstrong mocking Mayor Fry, 04:08)
• “That was too much...you just spelled out why people hate illegal immigration so much.” (Armstrong, 04:31)
• “We have laws around immigration. We have people who are illegally. We have people who are illegally committed crimes. All that stuff's got to happen. Unless you're going to change the laws.” (Getty, 06:32)
• “Now you come out of these elite far left journalism schools...and you start telling the world how the world ought to be...” (Armstrong, 08:03)
• “That's an actual insurrection, by the way.” (Jack Armstrong, 10:34)
• “AI psychosis is not yet a formal psychiatric diagnosis...but it may be soon.” (Getty, 20:47)
• "My kids will say something really inappropriate to say to a woman. I'm like, hey, don't talk to her that way." (Getty, 21:53)
• “Thanks for trying to build my personality around my few questions I asked you last year. That is hilarious.” (Getty, 34:22)
• “Last week we found out that they gossip about us to each other, all the different AIs.” (Katie, 36:15)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:28 — Opening: ICE shooting and media reactions
• 01:31 — Blunt commentary on local politics and illegal immigration
• 03:21 — Mayor Fry's remarks deconstructed (satire ensues)
• 05:39 — Police chief's reaction to Fry; local government turmoil
• 06:32 — Have we lost the thread? Media and law enforcement
• 08:03–09:25 — Rant on media, journalism, and logic vs. emotion
• 10:34 — Under-reported: protesters steal weapons/gang involvement
• 12:47 — "Cooler heads" vs. crisis-mongers in policy debate
• 17:06 — “AI psychosis”: AI’s impact on people with unstable reality
• 21:53 — Personal anecdotes: children, AI, and social behavior
• 30:20 — Has AI ever given you a sense of comfort?
• 32:26–34:22 — The absurdity of AI-generated summaries and poems
• 35:39 — Permanent record & privacy concerns with AI data
• 36:15 — “AIs gossip about us”; closing thoughts

Tone and Style

The episode blends sharp logic, sarcasm, mockery, and honesty. Armstrong & Getty mix skepticism with humor, often adopting a satirical or incredulous tone, especially when dissecting political or tech trends.

Summary prepared for those who haven’t listened: This episode dives into the polarized debate on immigration in Minneapolis, the limitations and hazards of emotional discourse vs. logic, and how AI is subtly shifting social and mental boundaries. The hosts mock political speeches, highlight media blind spots, question new norms emerging from technology, and sprinkle in moments of personal insight and laughter. Their witty banter, critiques, and willingness to ask uncomfortable questions make it both illuminating and entertaining for listeners seeking context on current issues and the evolving interplay between humans and technology.