Joe Rogan and Tom Segura discuss the evolution of politics in West Virginia, from union strongholds to conservative Joe Manchin country, while poking fun at conservative radio shows like Rush Limbaugh and Steven Crowder.
Joe Pyne, an early call-in talk show radio host, had a tumultuous career. Despite being the inventor of call-in radio, his boss didn't appreciate him and they constantly fought, leading to a physical altercation in which Joe threw a typewriter against the wall.
This episode tells the story of DJ Don McNeill and how he invented the modern talk show format with "It's Your Nickel" after being frequently fired from various radio stations in the US.
The speaker suggests that there might be a relationship between lead exposure and violence that might explain the high rates of violence in the past.