Topic: Analysts

A first-time donation from Rita in Indiana is dedicated to her son Tom for his 40th birthday. Tom, a financial analyst and volunteer fireman, is credited with introducing his mother to the show. The hosts perform a "de-douching" for the new donor and apply a "switcheroo" to credit the donation to Tom's name.

A viral video featured political analyst Dr. Arlene gloating before the election about toasting "Madam President" with champagne. She incorrectly predicted a sweep of swing states and Iowa based on an outlier poll that suggested a Democratic surge. Following the results, she pivoted to calling Kamala Harris's three-month campaign "magnificent" despite the loss.

A discussion regarding the proliferation of sports betting advertisements within live football broadcasts, specifically mentioning DraftKings. An anecdote is shared about a woman named Mimi who lived in Reno and witnessed families being financially ruined by gambling habits within months of moving to the city. The practice of sports analysts recommending prop bets during pre-game shows is criticized as being detrimental to the public.

CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is criticized for his assessment that Trump's immigration proposal is unconstitutional. The critique focuses on Toobin's professional background and his inclusion of his grammar school in his official biography. The argument is made that Toobin is ignoring historical precedents where Congress and the President have enacted similar bans.

Terror analyst Evan Coleman appeared on MSNBC's Hardball to claim that Trump's rhetoric is putting American lives and military members at risk. Coleman, who runs Flashpoint Intel, is accused of "cashing in" on the war on terror by selling intelligence services. His claims about people surrounding mosques with assault rifles are questioned for lack of evidence.

The CIA is reportedly expanding its role in the drone campaign against ISIS, despite administration goals to demilitarize the agency. Over 50 intelligence analysts at CENTCOM have formally complained that their reports were altered by senior officials to portray a more successful war effort against ISIS and Al-Qaeda.

NBC News is mocked for creating the title of "Senior Food Analyst" for a former White House chef. The discussion then turns to the legal battle over Bobbi Kristina Brown's $20 million estate following her death, highlighting the "money-grubbing" nature of the Houston and Brown families.

Adam Curry recounts watching the 1967 satirical film "The President's Analyst" starring James Coburn. He describes the plot involving a presidential psychiatrist caught between warring intelligence agencies (CEA and FBR) and foreign spies. The film's conclusion, which reveals the phone company as the true overarching power running the country via automated systems, is noted for its contemporary relevance.

A data analyst from Rochester, New York, describes being laid off and pledges to collect aluminum cans to fund a $50 monthly donation. The hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining recurring subscription plans through PayPal.

Adam Curry discusses his social interactions in Austin where he identifies as a "government legislation analyst" to avoid awkward conversations. The hosts pivot to the Secret Service prostitution scandal in Colombia, suggesting the media focus on "hookers" is a distraction from discussions about drug legalization.

One of the hosts describes adopting the title "Government Legislation Analyst" at social events to explain their work on the podcast. The title is presented as a way to engage people who are otherwise confused by the "podcaster" label. They discuss the possibility of printing professional consulting cards with this designation.

Sarah Palin is announced as a new contributor and analyst for Fox News. The hosts recall early predictions of her vice-presidential candidacy in 2008 based on her credentials on paper. They critique her decision to resign from the Alaska governorship, labeling her a "quitter" while noting her transition to a media role.

The failure of credit rating agencies is highlighted by Standard & Poor's delayed downgrade of AIG following an $8 billion loss. The relationship between investment firms and analysts is described as a "bogus scam" where high ratings were often exchanged for underwriting business during the dot-com era.