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Bob starts with the sad news of Dr. James Dobson’s passing. Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and author of numerous influential books on family and child development, leaves behind a considerable legacy.
Bob then updates on a child pornography case in New Zealand, criticising the lenient sentencing and the use of name suppression that protects the wealthy offender’s identity.
He discusses the case of Amy Hamm, a Canadian nurse fined and suspended for supporting JK Rowling’s views on transgender issues, highlighting what he sees as the overreach of political correctness.
Bob comments on a neo-Nazi’s self-identification issues in a prison, and a transgender woman barred from competing in a women’s darts division – but can still compete in the men’s division – so problem solved!
He criticises Wellington City Council’s decision to divest from Israel and ignore local budget blowouts at the same time.
A new study revealing improved survival rates for premature babies born at 22 weeks challenges common perceptions about fetal viability, countering pro-abortion arguments that it’s not a human life.
Bob briefly touches on Donald Trump’s comments about faith and getting into heaven, also critiquing media reluctance to credit Trump for peace talks.
He praises Hastings City Council for denying a brothel’s liquor license application and criticises former New Zealand PM Helen Clark for her stance on the abuse of female MPs.
He highlights a new game that targets politician Chris Bishop, questioning the double standards in political discourse.
The episode also covers a ridiculous New York Times article about ‘man keeping,’ where women disproportionately handle men’s emotional labour, and critiques modern media’s take on traditional gender roles.
