Topic: Boardwalks

Democratic leaders discussed the possibility of a virtual convention in Milwaukee to ensure the safety of delegates and the local community. In New Jersey, Mayor Tony Vaz oversaw the phased reopening of Seaside Heights beaches and boardwalks for Memorial Day weekend. Visitors were permitted to walk and surf but were initially prohibited from sunbathing or swimming to maintain social distancing.

The NYPD conducts a mock terrorism drill on the Brooklyn set of the HBO show "Boardwalk Empire," which recreates 1920s Atlantic City. The hosts question the realism of using a period-piece movie set for modern tactical training and suggest the event may have been used to film a public service announcement or other propaganda.

A critique of the 2010 fall television season begins with NBC's "The Chase," which is dismissed as repetitive. The hosts also criticize "The Event" for its confusing non-linear storytelling, noting a trend of using frequent time-jumps (e.g., "five minutes earlier") that they find annoying and unnecessary for narrative progression.