Topic: Constitutional Values

Brian Fisher of the American Family Association explains his involvement in the Tea Party, emphasizing "cultural and social values" such as the right to life and natural marriage. The hosts argue that Fisher's rhetoric is designed to "bust up" the original libertarian nature of the movement by introducing divisive social issues.

The hosts explain their "value-for-value" funding model, contrasting it with the commercial nature of NPR. They read letters from donors like Sir John Smith and John Little, who are contributing to reach knighthood, and prepare to play birthday jingles for the community.