Tank Riot: Episode 5

Recording Date: November 9, 2005
Running Time: 43 minutes 22 seconds
File Size: 35 MB
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Show Notes

In this episode of Tank Riot ...

Tor buys an old book ("How Washington Really Works", by Charles Peters). The book reveals how Dick Cheney screwed up during the George Herbert Walker Bush administration. Flash forward to 2005 and Dick Cheney as Vice President is at the center of the United States torture scandal.

What does the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Kansas, Intelligent Design, a creationist's dinosaur museum, and 13th century peasants all have in common? Find out in this episode of Tank Riot. Is science the work of God or Satan? Tor gives his opinion.

The Viktor Scale levels "Last Days", the film about Kurt Cobain by Gus Van Sant. Viktor explains how it compares to Van Sant's other film "Elephant", a pseudo documentary about the Columbine killers? The Van Sant's films are certainly different than other pseudo documentaries such as "Spinal Tap" and "The Rutles - All You Need Is Cash".

Pirates Attack! The Love Boat is in danger, but they have a secret weapon!

Sputnik covers comic books, a.k.a. graphic novels or funny books. He digs in with Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Jack Kirby and more. He also gives a short history lesson on the art form.

And as a followup to Episode 4 Tank Riot gives a Halloween update. Were there riots in Madison? What were the best costumes? Listen to Episode 5 to find out.

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