Topic: Change Gov

The difficulties of updating personal information after moving are discussed, specifically regarding credit card declines for automated services. The U.S. Postal Service's "moveme.gov" system is criticized for being integrated with corporate advertisers like Lowe's and Bed Bath & Beyond. The hosts describe the process as a "seamless scam" that opts residents into receiving physical junk mail.

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show aired a segment featuring climate scientists asserting that anthropogenic global warming is a certainty and "not a prank." The segment, which directed viewers to globalchange.gov, was criticized for using a child using profanity to emphasize the message. Analysts describe the piece as a high-production "native ad" or psychological operation funded by climate initiatives.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius faces criticism for her response to resignation calls. Testimony from consultants at QSSI and CGI Federal reveals that approximately eight change orders were issued for the Healthcare.gov website, including a last-minute directive to disable anonymous window shopping and force user registration.

The hosts discuss the recent shift to Daylight Savings Time on March 14, 2010, criticizing the lack of a clear official explanation on whitehouse.gov. They argue that the time change is a tool used by the elite to steal an hour from the public. The conversation notes the lack of synchronization with Europe and the confusion surrounding the specific dates for falling back in autumn.

The Obama transition team launched Change.gov as a digital branding extension to solicit public feedback, though its effectiveness as a true transparency tool is questioned. Historical comparisons are drawn to the Carter and Clinton administrations, noting that bringing in political outsiders often leads to failure in Washington. The current strategy appears to favor experienced "hard politicos" to navigate the legislative landscape.