Topic: Central Station

Mainstream media coverage of the Sochi Olympics is criticized for focusing on Russian anti-gay laws through sensationalized reports of attacks on nightclubs like Central Station. An ABC News segment featuring a drag queen performer is cited as an example of out-of-touch reporting that misrepresents the daily reality for LGBTQ individuals in Russia. The narrative suggests that activist groups are using the Russian situation primarily as a fundraising tool.

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open the program discussing a vintage menu from the Grand Central Station Oyster Bar dated December 18, 2002. Dvorak describes his hobby of archiving old restaurant menus and the challenges of maintaining a complete collection in mint condition. The hosts compare historical food prices to modern inflation, noting the steep cost of a jumbo gulf shrimp cocktail.

Technical issues persist as a host struggles with a new microphone, leading to a warning against blowing into diaphragms. The conversation shifts to a story about a woman attempting to introduce kale into French culture. The hosts express strong distaste for the vegetable, dismissing it as a "bill of goods" sold to vegans despite its poor flavor.