4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts read a long list of Mother's Day donations and tributes from listeners across the globe, including North Dakota, Louisiana, and the UK. Many donors contribute $59.21 or similar amounts to honor their mothers and wives. The segment serves as a high point of listener engagement and community appreciation.
Media Financial Crisis, Ad Revenue Declines and Trump Opposition
A production manager at a CBS affiliate in North Dakota reports that local television ad revenue is collapsing as events cancel and stores close. Despite higher viewership, the media industry is facing a financial crisis. The hosts argue that mainstream media outlets are willing to suffer financial losses if the negative coverage helps prevent the reelection of Donald Trump, citing Bill Maher's previous comments about preferring a recession to a Trump victory.
Miss North Dakota, Paris Climate Agreement, Pageant Rigging
The newly crowned Miss America, Cara Mund, expresses her disapproval of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. The hosts analyze her background as a business entrepreneurship major with political ambitions in North Dakota. They conclude that the pageant questions were "rigged" to favor anti-Trump sentiments.
Charles Krauthammer on Pakistan, The Bismarck Metaphor
Charles Krauthammer argued that Pakistan, not Afghanistan, is the true "prize" and primary problem in the region's counter-terrorism efforts. Using a metaphor from Otto von Bismarck regarding the Balkans, Krauthammer suggested Afghanistan itself is of little value compared to its proximity to Pakistan. The US continues to utilize drone strikes within Pakistani borders to target militants.
