4 chapters across the catalog
German Speed Limit Debates and EU Energy Sincerity
German drivers are protesting new 30 km/h speed limits in cities like Aachen, viewing the restrictions as arbitrary. Concurrently, critics argue the European Union has been insincere with the public regarding the severity of Middle Eastern oil supply disruptions and the inadequacy of renewable energy to fill the gap.
Treaty of Aachen, Franco-German Alliance, European Union
France and Germany have signed the Treaty of Aachen, strengthening their bilateral cooperation and military resource sharing. This alliance, led by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel, is seen as a move to solidify the core of the European Union following Brexit. The history of Franco-German relations, from post-WWII reconciliation to the formation of the G7, is reviewed to provide context for this new treaty.
Associate Executive Producer Donations and Poop Map Artwork
The hosts acknowledge the show's producers and discuss the episode's artwork, a "poop map" by Melvin Gipstein. A note from "Sir Onimus of Dogpatch" is read, which critiques the hosts' frequent use of the word "interesting" as a placeholder for "stupid." The segment includes a discussion on the "Dimension B" silence following the Alexandria shooting.
A donor from Aachen, Germany, requests "job karma" after helping a friend stay out of jail. The hosts determine that his cumulative donations have earned him the rank of Viscount in the No Agenda peerage system. They reference the official peerage rankings maintained on Dvorak's website.
