3 chapters across the catalog
Final Valentine's Day Donors, Zelle Success
A final list of Valentine's Day donors is read, including producers from Nanaimo, BC, and Mabel Valley, Washington. The hosts celebrate the successful use of Zelle for donations, despite their bank's lack of official support for the service. They reiterate the "Value for Value" philosophy and thank the community for a strong start to the year.
UK Counter-Terrorism Bill, Extremism Definition Controversy
The UK government introduces a new Counter-Terrorism and Extremism Bill, which includes "disruption orders" to limit the activities of individuals deemed extremist. Home Secretary Theresa May struggles in a BBC Radio 4 interview to define extremism beyond "British values," leading to concerns about pre-publication police approval for social media posts.
No Agenda Value-for-Value, Listener Donations
The hosts explain their "value-for-value" model, rejecting traditional advertising to maintain editorial independence. They read a list of donors from various locations, including Moscow and British Columbia, and acknowledge birthday wishes for listeners.
