Topic: Darth Penguin

High-tier donors are recognized, including new Executive Producer Darth Penguin. A sophisticated AI-generated parody of NPR's Scott Simon, created using 11 Labs, is played. The parody features a script mocking NPR's typical tone and subject matter, which the hosts praise as a rare example of creative and effective use of AI technology.

Listeners from Illinois and Florida sent donations to celebrate birthdays and request "baby making karma" for friends expecting their first child. The segment includes the traditional "de-douching" of returning donors and well-wishes for the "No Agenda Nation."