Topic: Big Bird

The hosts present a parody advertisement for a "Vaccinate Me Elmo" doll to satirize the push for pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations. This leads to a discussion of real-world efforts by Sesame Street characters, including Big Bird, to encourage children to get vaccinated. They reference Senator Ted Cruz's criticism of these efforts as "government propaganda" and debate the ethics of using fictional characters to influence medical decisions for five-year-olds.

The Obama campaign released a television advertisement mocking Mitt Romney for his proposal to cut subsidies to PBS, specifically mentioning Big Bird. The hosts criticize the ad as a sign of the administration's disdain for the electorate, noting that the president has failed to prosecute any major bankers while focusing on Sesame Street characters. They reiterate their slogan: "Eventually everyone gets tased."

The hosts preview the upcoming vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. They predict that Biden will use "zingers" involving Big Bird and the "47%" comment to satisfy the Democratic base. The discussion characterizes the American electorate as easily manipulated by television indoctrination and suggests that both parties rely on lies and "sugary coated cardboard" to win votes.

The debate over PBS funding and Mitt Romney's "Big Bird" comment is discussed. The hosts argue that PBS is essentially a commercial outfit that receives very little of its total budget from the government. They also play a clip of James Carville commenting on the presidential debates.