Topic: Darwin

The conversation explores the history of the eugenics movement in the United States during the 1920s and its influence on Nazi Germany. It examines the controversial legacy of Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood. Additionally, the full original title of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" is cited regarding its mention of "favored races."

An anecdote about receiving a "Ready for Hillary" bumper sticker leads to a discussion about the United States Postal Service. One dinner guest expresses a disdain for visiting the post office, describing the experience as "sitting there with all of Darwinism." The hosts interpret this as a classist remark toward the general public.

A segment dedicated to "69" themed donations features Garrett Reed from San Diego, who celebrates his birthday by noting he was not a Darwin Award nominee this year. Reed's colorful donation note claims the show is the "best thing to exist since vagina," leading to banter about the hosts' mothers' potential reactions to such praise.

The Obama administration's use of the term "social Darwinism" to describe the Republican budget is analyzed as a specific rhetorical tactic. The hosts point out the historical association of the term with Adolf Hitler and suggest that the Democratic party is using "Hitler card" tactics to frame economic policy. They compare current political slogans about "fair shares" to historical socialist rhetoric.

The United States is beginning a "rotational deployment" of Marines to Darwin, Australia, a move characterized by some as a strategic vacation spot. Military analyst Rod Adams explains that rotational deployments are used when troops will stay for less than two years, avoiding the expense of moving families. The deployment is seen as a way to maintain a presence in the region while providing troops with a desirable location.

The program acknowledges high-tier donors and executive producers from California, Virginia, Germany, and Australia. A donation from Darwin, Australia, prompts a discussion about the high cost and local disruption caused by President Barack Obama's visit to the region. The hosts also mention new domain names forwarding to the show's website.

The 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, known as Darwin Day, received significant coverage in the United Kingdom through BBC documentaries and royal participation by Prince Philip. The discussion contrasts the British celebration of the event with the relative lack of mainstream attention in the United States.