Topic: Alternative Universes

During a podcast interview, Jen Psaki disparages Fox News coverage, specifically mocking Judge Jeanine Pirro's focus on "soft on crime" policies. The hosts criticize Psaki for stepping out of her role as a neutral spokesperson and for failing to understand the public's genuine concerns regarding rising crime rates in American cities.

The hosts read "error messages" from donors, including Ken Price, who used his knowledge of couponing to secure a knighthood deal. Price credits a friend in Carrollton, Texas, for introducing him to the show during a difficult personal time. The segment ends with the activation of the "alternate universe transition machine."

Ted Koppel reports for CBS Sunday Morning on the increasing divide in American politics, suggesting that citizens now occupy alternate universes. The report highlights a Pew study finding that 81% of voters cannot agree on basic facts. The hosts analyze the mainstream media's adoption of their "dimension A and B" concept and note the trend of news networks using comedians for political commentary.

Rush Limbaugh discussed the "alternate universe" inhabited by liberals who believe allegations against Donald Trump without evidence. The hosts analyze how social media acts as a network of nodes that facilitates these echo chambers, making it difficult for individuals to process information outside their established reality.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, noting the end of the California drought. Curry describes a new technical experiment involving a live screencast on YouTube to show the "sausage-making" process of the show's production. The hosts engage in their recurring "alternate universe" bit, transitioning into political commentary through a surreal lens.