EPISODE NUMBER: 10015 (October 30, 2013)
GUEST: Jack Andraka
SEGMENTS: Intro – 10/30/13 | The GOP’s Self-Disapproval | ThreatDown – Divorce, Undocumented Network Jumpers & Global Warming | Shepard Smith’s Digital Dependency | Sign Off – Goodnight
SUIT REPORT: Dark Suit | White Shirt | Light Blue Tie
VIDEOS: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The GOP’s Self-Disapproval
- Just thinking about people on Capitol Hill makes people nauseous. Nausea, by the way, more popular than Congress.
- And Republicans in congress are the most-least popular. One reason is that they disappointed their base by voting to raise the debt ceiling, on the flimsy excuse of avoiding a galactic economic meltdown.
“In short, GOP senators voted on raising the debt ceiling with the stipulation they could vote against having voted for it. Proving that republicans might not be bi-partisan, but they may be bipolar.”
- And these brave 27 statesmen, led by Mitch McConnell, took this brave stand for the noblest of reasons: to get re-elected.
- And I for one can not wait for the campaign ads…so I didn’t. Jim?
“I’m Mitch McConnell, and I approve this message.” “No I don’t!”
ThreatDown – Divorce, Undocumented Network Jumpers & Global Warming
“I’ve always suspected [divorce is contagious.] That’s why I always did ‘Larry King Live’ in a hazmat suit, holding a canary. I was ok but Larry did hit on the canary.
- And I’m not surprised, I’ve never trusted friends of a friend. I mean, I’m my friend’s friend…who are these other people?
“I’ve always said divorce should be illegal. Once a couple starts hanging out with Nancy, who’s got a new lease on life, looks amazing, and is spending Thanksgiving in Turks and Caicos, how can you possibly be satisfied with your spouse, who’s spending thanksgiving with YOU?”
Shepard Smith’s Digital Dependency
- With all these electronics, the Fox News Deck can bring you the story as soon as Shep guesses his neighbor’s wi-fi password.
“Look at Shep’s hand-held bio-degradable info sheet! I mean, flat screens are impressive but that thing is paper thin!”
- Breaking news on the News Deck: Shep Smith, probably a woman between 18-55. A fascinating story, but apparently not to Shep, who’s too busy crushing candy.
- Nice try, news crawl. Get back to Shep when those insurgents attack with fruit or ninjas.
“Hi, I’m Stephen and I’m an addict. There’s a captivating new game that’s sweeping cable news that has taken over my life and impaired my job. It’s called, ‘Shiny or News?’”
“It’s always a tough choice…I’ve gotta touch those diamonds!!!!”
Interview — Jack Andraka
Stephen: So you goofing off like kids do by reading scientific articles. Yes, I know high school freshmen.
Jack: And essentially what happened is that we were learning about these things called antibodies which [are] like a lock and key, they only react with one specific protein. In this case, the protein is found in your bloodstream.
Stephen: (Ironically) Don’t patronize me. I know what you are talking about.
Jack: Essentially I thought I could stick these two things together and make something cool.
***
Stephen: Have you thought about using your powers for evil? Because this is normally the age where super villains make the turn.
Jack: No, right now I am working on open access such that everyone can access these different articles and such that everyone can do scientific research.
Stephen: Do you own this [technology]?
Jack: Yeah, I have the international patent on this technology –
Stephen:So “cha-ching,” right?
Jack: Well, it’s really not about the money for me, it’s about saving as many lives as possible.
(audience cheers wildly)
Stephen: But you’re also a teenager. You’re at an age where you got other things to do when you’re not doing this. Is it hard being somebody who’s come up with something that can detect cancer when you are just a teenager […] it sounds like you spend a lot of time in the lab with adults. Do you spend much time with other teenagers?
Jack:Oh yeah, I’m not like that weird kid who spends all of his time in the lab.
Stephen: (Laughing)I didn’t say anything about weird. A very hopeful and talented kid who spends all his time in the lab. I want to make sure you are having some fun because I got to say, for your social life, that’s a great pick up line. You know, “hey do you have pancreatic cancer? ….would you like to find out?”
Andraka’s cancer screening test for the world’s toughest cancers costs 3 cents per test, using a $50 meter he bought from Home Depot.
October 30, 2013 — Jack Andraka
EPISODE NUMBER: 10015 (October 30, 2013)
GUEST: Jack Andraka
SEGMENTS: Intro – 10/30/13 | The GOP’s Self-Disapproval | ThreatDown – Divorce, Undocumented Network Jumpers & Global Warming | Shepard Smith’s Digital Dependency | Sign Off – Goodnight
SUIT REPORT: Dark Suit | White Shirt | Light Blue Tie
VIDEOS: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The GOP’s Self-Disapproval
“In short, GOP senators voted on raising the debt ceiling with the stipulation they could vote against having voted for it. Proving that republicans might not be bi-partisan, but they may be bipolar.”
“I’m Mitch McConnell, and I approve this message.” “No I don’t!”
ThreatDown – Divorce, Undocumented Network Jumpers & Global Warming
“I’ve always suspected [divorce is contagious.] That’s why I always did ‘Larry King Live’ in a hazmat suit, holding a canary. I was ok but Larry did hit on the canary.
“I’ve always said divorce should be illegal. Once a couple starts hanging out with Nancy, who’s got a new lease on life, looks amazing, and is spending Thanksgiving in Turks and Caicos, how can you possibly be satisfied with your spouse, who’s spending thanksgiving with YOU?”
Shepard Smith’s Digital Dependency
“Look at Shep’s hand-held bio-degradable info sheet! I mean, flat screens are impressive but that thing is paper thin!”
“Hi, I’m Stephen and I’m an addict. There’s a captivating new game that’s sweeping cable news that has taken over my life and impaired my job. It’s called, ‘Shiny or News?’”
“It’s always a tough choice…I’ve gotta touch those diamonds!!!!”
Interview — Jack Andraka
Stephen: So you goofing off like kids do by reading scientific articles. Yes, I know high school freshmen.
Jack: And essentially what happened is that we were learning about these things called antibodies which [are] like a lock and key, they only react with one specific protein. In this case, the protein is found in your bloodstream.
Stephen: (Ironically) Don’t patronize me. I know what you are talking about.
Jack: Essentially I thought I could stick these two things together and make something cool.
***
Stephen: Have you thought about using your powers for evil? Because this is normally the age where super villains make the turn.
Jack: No, right now I am working on open access such that everyone can access these different articles and such that everyone can do scientific research.
Stephen: Do you own this [technology]?
Jack: Yeah, I have the international patent on this technology –
Stephen:So “cha-ching,” right?
Jack: Well, it’s really not about the money for me, it’s about saving as many lives as possible.
(audience cheers wildly)
Stephen: But you’re also a teenager. You’re at an age where you got other things to do when you’re not doing this. Is it hard being somebody who’s come up with something that can detect cancer when you are just a teenager […] it sounds like you spend a lot of time in the lab with adults. Do you spend much time with other teenagers?
Jack:Oh yeah, I’m not like that weird kid who spends all of his time in the lab.
Stephen: (Laughing)I didn’t say anything about weird. A very hopeful and talented kid who spends all his time in the lab. I want to make sure you are having some fun because I got to say, for your social life, that’s a great pick up line. You know, “hey do you have pancreatic cancer? ….would you like to find out?”
Andraka’s cancer screening test for the world’s toughest cancers costs 3 cents per test, using a $50 meter he bought from Home Depot.