Topic: Dave King

A longtime producer and educator, Professor Dave King, sent an email announcing his decision to unsubscribe from the podcast. King criticized the program for what he termed "senseless conspiracies" and jokingly suggested that Vladimir Putin must be the show's primary donor. The hosts dismiss the claims of Russian funding while reflecting on the nature of their media analysis.

The hosts discuss their role in deconstructing mainstream media coverage of Donald Trump, noting the irony that they are often accused of being Trump defenders. They read a satirical letter from contributor Professor Dave King, who jokingly claims the show is a government-sanctioned propaganda operation. The letter suggests the show's clips and jingles are pre-prepared by a three-letter agency to keep the public confused.