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Adam Curry announces that Jason Calacanis will guest host the following Sunday. He recalls his long history with Calacanis in the New York "Silicon Alley" scene and shares a "Tyrannical Lisp" segment in honor of the late John C. Dvorak. The segment features a satirical report on IKEA experimenting with insect-based meatballs to encourage alternative protein consumption.

The Wisconsin primary election results showed a narrow defeat for DSA-backed candidate Hong against David Crowley, despite polling suggesting a 20-point lead for Hong. The hosts analyze live coverage of a late-night ballot surge in Brown County that shifted the margins. They describe the outcome as the Democratic establishment "striking back" against progressive insurgents, noting that Republicans had meddled in the race by running ads for Hong.

A discussion on CNN regarding the Save America Act brought up a historical instance of fraudulent ballot signatures used to get Barack Obama on the primary ballot in Indiana. The hosts highlight that Democratic officials went to jail for this scheme, yet the CNN anchor dismissed it as a localized "Indiana issue" rather than a broader voting integrity concern.

Public perception of Anthony Fauci shifts as leaked emails suggest he possessed early knowledge regarding low fatality rates and the lack of danger to children. The hosts argue that "gain-of-function" research is often a euphemism for bioweapon development. They also critique the current state of news consumption, noting that audiences have moved from Jon Stewart to TikTok for information.

Progressive commentator David Pakman detailed the financial implications of the Truth Social API, noting that Trump Media offers a discounted rate of $60,000 per month for three-year commitments. The discussion focuses on how high-frequency trading algorithms utilize millisecond advantages to execute trades based on market-moving announcements. The hosts speculate on the risks of AI misinterpreting typos in Trump's posts, which could lead to rapid financial losses.

Listeners Jared Collier, Mark Brandenburg, and David Wicker submit donations to honor the memory of John C. Dvorak. Contributors express gratitude for Dvorak's wit and humor, specifically noting how the podcast provided sanity during the COVID-19 pandemic. David Wicker welcomes a new family member, Cleo, while acknowledging Dvorak's legacy as a media legend.

ABC World News Tonight with David Muir is identified as the ratings leader due to its aggressive use of the "Breaking News" label. The program's opener featured a flight instructor jumping from a plane, Iranian drone intercepts, and a charging bear. Consultants reportedly advise networks to lead with "Breaking News" regardless of the story's age to capture viewer attention, a tactic Muir employs multiple times per broadcast.

David Sachs provides an analysis of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) manifesto, which includes calls to abolish the Senate, ICE, and the Electoral College. The discussion highlights a specific 32-year-old PhD candidate in New York who has made controversial statements regarding Western civilization and the American flag. The hosts debate whether the DSA is successfully using the Democratic Party as a "ballot access vehicle," drawing parallels to the earlier rise of "The Squad" and Justice Democrats.

Major donors David Rosa and Brendan Flemmer contribute $1,000 each, with Rosa inquiring about the progress of "Rubbleizer" challenge coins. A debate is sparked by a note from Manuka Gold asking whether Rocky or Rambo needs pain relief gel more, which the hosts criticize as "belaboring the gag." Another donor, Hans Diefenthaler, describes finding the show during COVID and experiencing an "amygdala resizing."

The All-In podcast, featuring David Sachs and Chamath Palihapitiya, discusses how restrictions on US AI models are forcing companies to adopt Chinese open-source alternatives. Critics argue that companies like Anthropic are attempting to build "regulatory moats" by calling for government oversight to stifle competition from open-source developers. The trend suggests a shift from centralized AI toward decentralized, local models running on personal hardware.

A "3x2" experiment compares the Friday night news openings of ABC, CBS, and NBC. ABC's "World News Tonight" with David Muir is noted for its high-intensity music and focus on severe storms affecting 90 million people. The broadcast covers the Iran deal, a Minnesota political assassination, and the New York Knicks' comeback against the Spurs, while also mentioning Dolly Parton's new coffee brand.

David Sacks discusses "Jevons Paradox" on the All-In Pod, arguing that as the cost of generating code or medical scans decreases, the aggregate demand for those services will increase, leading to job gains rather than losses. He cites radiology as an example where AI assists but increases the total number of scans performed. One host shares how his own "AI robot" has made him more productive at finding and clipping YouTube videos.

CBS Radio is officially silencing its microphones and laying off staff following the company's sale to David Ellison's Skydance Media. The hosts reflect on the history of the network, from Edward R. Murrow to the invention of broadcast news, and its decline in the age of smartphones and podcasts. Adam Curry shares a personal anecdote about buying a house from CBS legend Dallas Townsend in 1990.

David Muir's ABC News broadcast opening is criticized for its repetitive and sensationalist structure. The headlines featured a shooting at an Islamic Center and a woman falling into a manhole in New York City, which Muir teased multiple times before the full report. A comparison is made to Tom Yamas at NBC News, who is described as having a superior and more professional news tease style.

David McInnis, the founder of PRWeb, credits early internet "PointCast" discussions for inspiring his press release wire service, which he ran on a voluntary donation model. Other producers, including the owners of Manuka Gold, share their business successes and offer promotions to the listener community.

Former President Barack Obama faced criticism for claiming the motive behind the Cole Thomas Allen shooting was unknown despite a public manifesto. Media analysts David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart debated the rise of political violence, with Brooks noting a higher prevalence of justified violence views among progressives. The discussion shifted toward the "scourge of gun violence" as a primary narrative used by mainstream media outlets.

David Morens, a former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has been federally indicted for allegedly conspiring to evade FOIA requests related to COVID-19 research. Morens is accused of using personal email accounts to hide communications regarding the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the reinstatement of grants to EcoHealth Alliance.

David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed the independence of the Federal Reserve on PBS NewsHour, with Brooks calling the system one of the "crown jewels" of the country. The hosts critique Brooks for referring to bankers as "civil servants" and questioning the Fed's status as a government entity. The discussion also touches on Senator Tom Tillis's "courage" in standing up to the Trump administration regarding the Warsh nomination.

David Brooks has left The New York Times after 22 years to join The Atlantic, a move the hosts describe as joining a "left-wing rag." His final column for the Times was a 2,800-word essay on the state of the country, which critics described as rambling and poorly written. The transition marks a significant shift for the prominent conservative columnist.

Local news reports are highlighting a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances among scientists working in sensitive fields like asteroid deflection, fusion energy, and nuclear technology. Notable cases include the 2023 death of NASA scientist Michael David Hicks and the disappearance of General McCaslin and researcher Monica Riza. While officials have not confirmed a link, some members of Congress are calling for an investigation into whether these individuals were targeted by foreign intelligence or were involved in classified UAP (UFO) programs.