Jimmy Kimmel’s Audience Shocked at How Cruel He Actually Is

Jimmy Kimmel's 'joke' mocking newly confirmed DHS head Mark Wayne Mullen for his background as a plumber and MMA fighter is presented as a prime example of the Democratic Party's pervasive elitism and contempt for people who work with their hands. This attitude is seen as a key reason why the party has lost its traditional working-class base.

Kimmel's segment (03:19) and BA's commentary: 'This kind of elitism, the contempt for labor for people who work with their hands for a living is utterly endemic to the Democratic party at every single level.'

The panel highlights the hypocrisy of progressive elites who celebrate figures like AOC for her past as a bartender as a sign of being 'of the people,' but then dismiss a Republican like Mark Wayne Mullen for his background as a plumber, framing it as a disqualifier for public office. This double standard underscores a partisan bias in how 'working-class' credentials are perceived.

BA's comparison of AOC's bartender background to Mullen's plumbing experience (07:00) and the subsequent discussion about elite degrees vs. practical experience.

Vince Vaughn's observation that talk shows became 'agenda based' and 'stopped being funny' is echoed by the hosts. They argue that post-2016, shows like Colbert and Fallon shifted from entertainment to partisan political commentary, alienating audiences and contributing to cultural division.

Vince Vaughn's clip (09:34) and Nate Friedman's comment: 'Trump broke their brains. This was not the way it was before 2016.'

BA posits that young people getting news from social media might not be 'the end of the world' because the informal nature of platforms like TikTok or independent creators encourages a 'built-in skepticism.' Users are more likely to question and verify information, unlike the passive consumption of highly produced, corporate media.

BA's theory on social media and skepticism (11:07) and Nate Friedman's agreement, citing 'rabbit holes' and 'boots on the ground journalism' with 'receipts.'

The trip to Cuba by streamer Hassan Piker and Code Pink is heavily criticized as a performative 'humanitarian mission' that devolved into 'mockery.' The hosts point out the stark contrast between the activists' privileged lifestyle (e.g., $1,500 Cartier glasses) and the extreme poverty of Cubans, who would 'trade places with the poorest American.' The activists' portrayal of Cuban resilience is seen as tone-deaf, ignoring that people 'party in the streets' because 'they have nothing else to do.'

Hassan Piker's stream clip (14:38), BA's commentary on the 'safari amongst poor people' (17:31), and the cost of Piker's glasses vs. average Cuban salary (19:06).

Nate Friedman's video from a pro-Khomeini vigil in Washington Square Park illustrates the dangers faced by independent journalists and the lack of law and order. He describes being shoved and needing police escort, highlighting how public spaces can become hostile and controlled by specific ideological groups, often with security threats.

Nate Friedman's video (23:36) and his explanation of needing security and the police escorting him out of a public park.

A viral video showing college students failing basic civics questions (e.g., who won the Civil War, year of 9/11, number of senators) underscores a severe problem in the education system. This ignorance is linked to the politicization of teaching, where even fifth-grade teachers bring political agendas into the classroom.

The college student civics quiz video (29:27) and Nate Friedman's observation that 'education needs a revamp' and 'most popular job of paid protesters... are teachers.'