Topic: Bling

The Sultan of Brunei announced that the kingdom will begin enforcing Sharia penal code within six months, including penalties such as amputations and stoning. In separate news, Pope Francis suspended the "Bishop of Bling" in Germany for spending $42 million on a residence renovation that included a $20,000 bathtub. The Vatican has not specified the length of the bishop's suspension.

The media has dubbed Lindsay Lohan's malfunctioning alcohol monitoring bracelet "bad bling." The hosts argue that electronic monitoring is being marketed as a fashionable "meme" to make house arrest and state surveillance seem cool to the public. They suggest that these devices are a way for the prison system to shift costs onto the defendants while maintaining constant oversight.

The "Bling Ring" group of teenagers used Twitter to track celebrities like Paris Hilton and Orlando Bloom to rob their homes while they were away. This discussion transitioned into concerns over the government's ability to seize .NET domains without a trial, which is viewed as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The lack of media outcry regarding these digital seizures is compared to a fascist suppression of dissent.

The E! reality show "Pretty Wild" is criticized for its portrayal of Alexis Neiers, a member of the "Bling Ring" that robbed celebrity homes in Hollywood. The hosts reveal that the show is filmed in a rented house on their street, often used for adult film shoots, rather than the family's actual residence. They mock the "pseudo-spiritual" advice given by the mother and the involvement of producer Ryan Seacrest.

The high-profile split of UK celebrities Katie Price (Jordan) and Peter Andre is mentioned as major news in Britain. This is followed by a discussion of the "Too Much Bling, Give Us A Ring" campaign in Gloucestershire, where citizens are encouraged to report neighbors who appear to have jewelry or lifestyles beyond their visible means.