Topic: Blame

A listener email praised the "Secretary General" jingle as a powerful earworm while criticizing the interpersonal dynamics between the hosts. The email suggested that one host is "mean" and treats the other like a "beta male" by questioning their knowledge and interrupting professional audio elements. The hosts humorously address these observations of their long-standing on-air relationship.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Vladimir Putin's televised address by accusing the Russian leader of predictably shifting blame to others instead of addressing his own citizens' security concerns. Zelenskyy argued that Putin remained silent for a full day after the attack specifically to craft a narrative linking the events to Ukraine.

The media narrative surrounding Ukraine is beginning to shift as organizations like Amnesty International and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project scrutinize Ukrainian military tactics. Critics in Ukraine have labeled the human rights group "Shamnesty International" for allegedly aiding Russian propaganda.

Fashion designer Donna Karan faces backlash after suggesting that women may be "asking for it" by the way they dress, in reference to the Harvey Weinstein scandal. The segment also features a 2013 clip of Seth MacFarlane at the Oscars making a joke about actresses no longer having to pretend to be attracted to Weinstein.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders accused Donald Trump of "political arson" and inciting violence at his own rallies. Critics argue that Sanders is effectively blaming the victim by suggesting Trump's rhetoric justifies the actions of organized protesters.