The People's Donkey

The Breakfast Club10mMay 8, 2026

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The episode opens with a series of promotional segments for various iHeartRadio podcasts, including 'Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends,' 'OK Storytime,' 'Look Back At It,' and 'The Clifford Show.' The core of the episode is 'Donkey of the Day,' a recurring segment where listeners nominate individuals for ridicule based on foolish or offensive behavior. This week’s honorees include Joshua Williams, a passionate aspiring pilot who sought $150,000 to fund his training, and Chud DeBuilder, a white man accused of racial provocation, including using the N-word and macing a pregnant woman. Paul Irene calls for 'America' to be the Donkey of the Day, criticizing the nation’s leadership under Trump and the resulting societal and economic fallout. The episode concludes with a callout to the owners of Percy and Willie, a South Carolina restaurant that allegedly ejected a well-known black food critic, Ben A Critic, for filming—allegedly due to racial profiling. The segment ends with a sponsor plug for personal injury attorney Michael the Bull Lamisoff, emphasizing the importance of legal representation after injury.

Key Takeaways
1

Listeners can nominate individuals for 'Donkey of the Day' on Fridays via phone, highlighting foolish or offensive behavior.

2

Aspiring pilots like Joshua Williams face significant financial barriers, even when pursuing legitimate dreams.

3

Racial profiling and discrimination in public spaces remain serious issues, as seen in the Ben A Critic incident.

4

Political leadership can have widespread societal consequences, regardless of individual voting preferences.

5

Podcast culture continues to blend humor, social commentary, and community engagement through listener-driven content.

Chapters
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2 min

Podcast Promos and Intro

The episode begins with a series of promotional segments for multiple iHeartRadio podcasts, including 'Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends,' 'OK Storytime,' 'Look Back At It,' and 'The Clifford Show,' each highlighting their unique format and guest lineup.

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3 min

Joshua Williams: The Aspiring Pilot

Being a pilot is something I've been trying to do since high school. It's my passion. It's just super expensive and I'm trying to pay for it.

Highlight
5:00
3 min

Chud DeBuilder: The Provocateur

He maced a pregnant woman and ain't nobody beat him up? You got to get it.

Highlight
8:00
2 min

America as Donkey of the Day

America died again. Y'all ain't still a leader, quote unquote, a leader who portrayed himself as Jesus.

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10:00
0 min

Percy and Willie: Racial Profiling in a Restaurant

I really believe it was because he was a black man with locks. And they was just profiling him.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
America died again. Y'all ain't still a leader, quote unquote, a leader who portrayed himself as Jesus.
Paul Irene7:11
Viral: 90.0
He maced a pregnant woman and ain't nobody beat him up? You got to get it.
Don Dada5:59
Viral: 85.0
I really believe it was because he was a black man with locks. And they was just profiling him.
Elise10:51
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

DJ EnvyLauren LaRosaJerry Stallman
Topics Discussed
Racial Profiling90%Social Commentary85%Political Criticism80%Podcast Culture80%Aspiring Professionals75%Public Safety and Hate Crimes70%Consumer Activism65%Mystery and Folklore60%
People & Brands

iHeartRadio

organization

10xNeutral

Apple Podcasts

organization

8xNeutral

Paul Irene

person

6xPositive

Percy and Willie

other

5xNegative

Joshua Williams

person

5xPositive

Ben A Critic

person

4xPositive

Chud DeBuilder

person

4xNegative

Elise

person

3xPositive

Michael the Bull Lamisoff

person

2xPositive

Sasquatch Products

media

2xPositive

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