5 chapters across the catalog
Executive Producer Special Designators and Extravaganza Titles
The hosts explain the value of "Special Extravaganza" executive producer titles for show 1200. These designators are intended for use on professional resumes and LinkedIn profiles to signify a producer's contribution to a major milestone broadcast.
An audio clip from a 1940s Bob Hope movie features a joke comparing zombies—people with no will of their own following orders—to Democrats. The hosts use the clip to illustrate that political bashing and satire have remained consistent in American culture for decades.
On The Media Hosts Express "Suicidal Despondency"
Bob Garfield of NPR’s On The Media describes feeling "suicidal despondency" over the political climate. The show features author Rebecca Solnit reading from her book Hope in the Dark to provide encouragement to liberal listeners. The hosts contrast this "depressing" outlook with their own excitement for the upcoming news cycle.
Clinton Foundation, Palm Springs Golf Tournament, Charity Funds
A local news report from Palm Springs reveals that the Clinton Foundation received millions of dollars from a local golf tournament that traditionally benefited local charities and the Eisenhower Medical Center. The report highlights that the foundation received significantly more money than local organizations over a four-year period.
Admiral Mike Mullen's family history is revealed, noting his father was a prominent Hollywood publicist for stars like Bob Hope and Jimmy Stewart. The hosts argue this background makes Mullen a "PR shill" perfectly suited for the staged nature of modern military announcements. They also discuss the "hotness factor" of female news anchors on Russia Today and Fox News.
