Topic: Biz

Adblock Plus has invested in Factmata, a London-based startup that uses AI to fact-check online content. The hosts warn that this allows advertising companies to become the "arbiters of truth," potentially sanitizing news for users. The project is backed by tech figures including Biz Stone, Craig Newmark, and Mark Cuban.

The hosts thank Martin JJ for his artwork on recent episodes and reiterate the show's policy on product endorsements. They clarify that mentions of products like "Biz" stain fighter are genuine personal recommendations rather than paid advertisements, maintaining the show's listener-supported model.

The efficacy of Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator is highlighted, specifically its use of enzymes for cleaning towels and linens in cold water. Originally a Procter & Gamble brand, the product is now owned by a different entity, leading to distribution challenges at retailers like Target. Specific Safeway locations in San Francisco are identified as current sources for the detergent.

During a discussion at the Aspen Institute, Thomas Friedman was questioned about his refusal to use Twitter or Facebook despite his focus on hyper-connectivity. The segment mentions Friedman's interactions with Twitter founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone, whom the hosts mock for their perceived "douchebag" behavior.

The PBS show "Biz Kids," underwritten by credit unions, is criticized for a segment featuring a puppet that allegedly uses Jewish stereotypes while counting money in a bank vault. The hosts call for the producers to be vilified and the program to be removed from the air for promoting offensive caricatures to children.

The hosts preview upcoming topics, including a segment on PBS's "Biz Kids" that they find offensive and a new regulation in Port Angeles, Washington. Residents can now be fined $1,000 for washing their cars on the street, as the government asserts ownership over all water runoff. The show concludes with a sign-off from "Gitmo Nation West" and the "Pacific Northwest."