Topic: David Julian

David Brooks and Mark Shields discuss the Democratic Party's move toward progressive policies on healthcare and immigration. They highlight Julian Castro's comments regarding reproductive rights for transgender individuals, noting that such positions may alienate moderate and conservative voters.

Sir Matt Greensmith contributes $800 to the show, earning the title of Matthew, Baron of Melbourne. His donation note emphasizes the need for "sanity" in discussing the Paris events. Sir David Julian also contributes $500 from Morgan Hill, California. The hosts discuss the growing "peerage map" and the importance of listener support in maintaining their independent analysis.

The show acknowledges executive producers and donors, including David and James Julian, who were knighted for their contributions. A discussion on Dave Winer's Fargo software and the "Freedom Controller" open-source project follows. The segment includes a "de-douching" of a listener and a mention of a local cinema sponsorship in North Carolina to promote the podcast.

The standoff at the Ecuadorian embassy in London is discussed, with the hosts questioning why the UK is so intent on extraditing Julian Assange. They explore a theory involving Andrea Davidson, an intelligence advisor with evidence of UK arms dealings with Saddam Hussein, who may be seeking refuge in the same embassy.