Topic: Culinary Diplomacy

In a lighthearted tangent, the hosts suggest that the Middle East conflict is ultimately a dispute over who makes the best hummus. John C. Dvorak recalls visiting a Palestinian restaurant in a Los Angeles alley that served the best handmade hummus he has ever had. They joke that "hummus diplomacy" could solve regional tensions if everyone could agree on a recipe.

Details emerge regarding the elaborate preparations for a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping. The menu features "pumpkin mooncakes" and Colorado lamb, highlighting the use of "culinary diplomacy" to foster international relations.