5 chapters across the catalog
James Bickhouse donated $109.18 to mark the "Angel Day" of his daughter Elena, who passed away from Ewing's sarcoma in 2014. The donation supports the show's "F-Cancer" mission. A separate donation of $97 was made by Ryan McConnell to mock the "97% of scientists" climate change statistic.
Los Angeles Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day and Democracy Now
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-to-1 to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day, citing the genocide of Native people. This move follows a trend started in Berkeley and is criticized as being driven by "subversive" political motives. The segment also clarifies that Vladimir Putin is not a communist under Russia's current system of government.
Final Donor Credits, New Year's Show Logistics
The final segment of the show acknowledges dozens of $50 donors and discusses the upcoming live broadcast on New Year's Day. The hosts exchange banter about their holiday plans and the arrival of a "knight pen holder" gift. They reiterate the show's value proposition of deconstructing news that cannot be found elsewhere.
Federal authorities issued a bulletin placing the U.S. on heightened alert during the Fourth of July holiday, citing past events like the Boston bombing and Benghazi. A Los Angeles official's reference to 9-11 as a "holiday" is highlighted as a bizarre slip of the tongue. The program concludes with a reminder of the upcoming Thursday broadcast time change.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from a hotel in Los Angeles, California, on Father's Day. Curry apologizes for his behavior during recent travels, explaining that he becomes a different person after long trips. Dvorak accepts the apology, noting he recognized Curry was in a specific sub-personality.
