Topic: College Graduation

A discussion about the "furry" community arises, referencing a conversation with Megyn Kelly regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's policies on public performances. The hosts defend the community as generally harmless while noting the presence of furries at an Evergreen State College graduation. One of the hosts claims to be a "furry expert" due to the number of producers from that community who support the show.

A series of donations from Associate Executive Producers are read, including contributions toward future knighthoods and baronies. Listeners provide feedback on previous segments, including a correction regarding a "misgendering" incident and a request for graduation karma. The hosts discuss the "Roundtable" and the various rewards for high-level supporters.

Generation Z is entering the workforce with unique "side hustles" that provide them with independent purchasing power. Platforms like Patreon and Etsy allow young people to monetize hobbies and skills quickly on the internet. Experts argue that brands often underestimate the financial influence of this demographic, who are about to graduate from college and enter the mainstream economy.

China is experiencing a massive boom in plastic surgery, driven by college graduates seeking a competitive edge in the job market. Reports indicate a lack of regulation, with many practitioners receiving only five days of training before performing procedures.

The hosts perform a formal knighting ceremony for Adriaan from the Netherlands, bestowing the title "Sir Adriaan Knight of the No Dinner Round Table." They also grant "special job karma" to several listeners, including a recent college graduate and a knight facing financial hardship. The segment reinforces the "value-for-value" model as an alternative to traditional advertising.

A series of $111.11 "Make It Rain" donations are processed, including contributions from Jeffrey Stack and Sir Oscar Nadal. The hosts engage in a linguistic debate over the phrase "graduated college" versus "graduated from college," identifying the former as a common Americanism and the latter as the correct European/British standard.

A viral clip features a young employee at a Noodles restaurant advocating for a worker-led dictatorship and the abdication of the owner's authority. The hosts attribute this mindset to the "spoiled" upbringing provided by Baby Boomers and the inflated expectations set during the dot-com boom. They also discuss reports that major companies are now exclusively hiring from Ivy League schools, leaving most graduates without career prospects.

Bay Buchanan discusses the changing attitudes of college-educated interns during a C-SPAN lecture. She observes that modern graduates often feel menial tasks are beneath them, contrasting them with the more flexible and hardworking staff of the Reagan era.

The U6 unemployment rate, which includes underemployed and discouraged workers, shows a slight increase despite official job growth reports. Discussion focuses on the plight of recent college graduates who are struggling with high debt and low-paying jobs. The hosts clarify that "small business" is often misdefined by the IRS and that government aid rarely reaches the mom-and-pop shops with fewer than 25 employees.

A host describes attending the commencement ceremony for his son at Evergreen State College, noting that such elaborate ceremonies are a uniquely American tradition. The discussion compares US graduation customs, involving caps, gowns, and valedictorian speeches, to the more subdued degree-granting processes in Europe.