Topic: Charcoal

John Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends the Char-Griller Pro Deluxe charcoal grill, specifically for its cast iron grates. He notes that a similar product called "The Blazer" is available at Home Depot for a lower price. Dvorak advises signing up for the company's newsletter to get free shipping and mentions that Lowe's offers assembly services for the heavy units.

Following a previous segment on "shark hole," a military producer confirms that illegal charcoal smuggling is a major issue tracked by the Navy in the Arabian Gulf. Charcoal from Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a highly valued commodity in Saudi Arabia for cooking and smoking. The trade is often interdicted by international coalitions due to its ties to illicit financing.

The hosts acknowledge high-value donors for the eighth anniversary show, including a discussion on the origins of Kingsford charcoal as a venture between Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. They also read a note from a donor who redirected their NPR subscription funds to No Agenda, citing the Koch brothers' underwriting of public radio.