Topic: Crackdown

Producers from Toronto and Australia contributed to the show, including ESL teachers affected by China's recent crackdown on foreign educators. The hosts acknowledge the diversity of their audience, including trans listeners and nursing home residents. These contributions are framed as essential for maintaining a platform free from petty tyrants.

Police in Iran have announced a crackdown on Valentine's Day celebrations, labeling the holiday a promotion of "decadent Western culture." Retailers are prohibited from running promotions, and coffee shops are restricted from hosting couples exchanging gifts. The hosts discuss the cultural divide and the Iranian government's efforts to curb Western influence.