Topic: Booking Com

A producer reports that his hotel reservation for the January 6th protests in DC was mysteriously cancelled by Booking.com without notice. The hosts suggest that "social justice warriors" within travel companies may be subverting reservations for Trump supporters. They advise listeners to book directly with hotels and airlines to avoid third-party interference and potential "nightmare" scenarios upon arrival.

A Hotels.com commercial featuring an elderly woman and a younger lover is criticized for being creepy and desperate. The evolution of marketing is traced back to the Apple 1984 commercial, which shifted the industry toward "mini-movies" rather than effective musical jingles. Successful branding examples like Empire Today and Kars4Kids are cited as proof that simple, repetitive jingles remain superior for brand recognition.

News reports have highlighted "book bombs" as a new terrorist tool, where explosives are hidden inside hollowed-out pages. The hosts express concern for legitimate businesses like freehollowbooks.com that may be negatively impacted by the association with these devices.