Topic: Baghdad Airport

General Qasem Soleimani, leader of the Iranian Quds Force, was killed in a U.S. drone strike at Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020. Media portrayals of Soleimani varied wildly, with some analysts comparing him to James Bond or Charles de Gaulle, while others labeled him a "bonehead." President Donald Trump stated the action was taken to stop a war rather than start one, despite the deployment of 3,500 additional troops to the region.

The hosts thank donors for various gifts, including a Folkmanis cat puppet and vintage USSR historical items. A "Baghdad International Airport challenge coin" is also acknowledged as part of the show's "value for value" support system.