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The hosts acknowledge major donations from Brian Lawson and Sir Fudge Fountain of Ann Arbor. Sir Fudge Fountain's note critiques the current state of NPR, describing it as a "nostalgia machine" that has become unreasonably politicized and unlistenable, specifically mentioning "A Prairie Home Companion" and "Radio Lab."
The knighting ceremony concludes with Sir Fudge Fountain being elevated to the Baron of Ann Arbor. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony with their "Christmas blades" and offer holiday wishes to the newly appointed members of the No Agenda peerage.
Corporate Interests on the Fiscal Reform Committee
The membership of the fiscal reform committee is scrutinized for ties to the military-industrial complex and major corporations. Members include David Cody of Honeywell, Ann Fudge of General Electric, and Erskine Bowles, a board member of General Motors. The presence of these individuals suggests that military spending and corporate interests will be protected while the public faces tax increases.
