12 chapters across the catalog
A technical glitch in the show's MailChimp newsletter caused a link to redirect to Deadline Magazine, leading to confusion among subscribers. The episode concludes with a final list of "value-for-value" donors from Raleigh, San Diego, and Houston. New knights are officially dubbed, and the hosts reiterate that the show relies entirely on listener support rather than corporate sponsorship.
A discussion on the aggressive tactics used by mainstream journalists at the Washington Post and New York Times when seeking comments from subjects. The hosts describe the "on deadline" pressure tactic used to force immediate responses or justify publishing incomplete stories. They debate whether this practice is a professional courtesy or a manipulative strategy to control narratives.
California Statewide Stay-at-Home Order, Defense Production Act
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order for California's 40 million residents, while Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered 100% of New York's non-essential workforce to stay home. President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to increase medical supply production and announced the extension of the federal tax filing deadline to July 15th.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a knighting ceremony for "Sir Iceman" and "Sir Dude Name Mike of Not That Paris." They remind producers that donation notes must be submitted by midnight Pacific Time the night before the show to be included in the current episode. The ceremony includes the traditional list of humorous "rewards" for the new knights.
State Lockdowns, Tax Deadline Extension and Border Closures
Governors in California, Illinois, and New York have issued stay-at-home orders as U.S. infections surpass 15,000. President Trump announced the extension of the federal tax filing deadline to July 15 and reached an agreement with Mexico to close the southern border to non-essential travel.
2020 Democratic Field, Hillary Clinton October Entry Theory
The hosts evaluate the current Democratic candidates, dismissing Joe Biden as too old and Elizabeth Warren as a threat to banks. They reiterate their theory that Hillary Clinton will enter the race in October, following the pattern set by Bill Clinton in 1991, as the other candidates falter.
Climate Change Media Alarmism and 2030 Catastrophe Deadline
A montage of news clips illustrates the repetitive use of "dire warnings" regarding climate change and a 12-year window to avoid catastrophe. The media narrative focuses on rising sea levels, extreme weather, and mass population movement by the year 2030. President Trump's skepticism of these reports is highlighted as a point of contention in the press.
DACA Deadline, March Expiration vs. February Funding
The media is accused of creating a false sense of urgency by conflating the February 8th government funding deadline with the actual DACA expiration in March. ABC News reporter Cecilia Vega is highlighted for suggesting the "looming deadline" to save Dreamers is imminent, which critics argue is a "fake news" tactic to pressure the administration.
Email Management, FIFO Problems and Show Night Deadlines
Dvorak and Curry discuss the "FIFO" (First In, First Out) problem of managing hundreds of daily emails, where the most recent messages often get the most attention. Dvorak uses "Squirrel Mail" and prints out important emails, while Curry relies on his digital system. They set strict deadlines for donations and clips, with Dvorak "closing the books" at midnight Pacific Time on the night before a show.
The State Department requests a deadline extension for releasing the final 7,000 pages of Hillary Clinton's emails, citing a major East Coast snowstorm as a hindrance. The hosts mock the excuse, noting that the court-ordered deadline was established long before the weather event occurred.
Show Night Logistics, FIFO Problems and Clip Production
Dvorak and Curry discuss the "FIFO" (First In, First Out) problem of managing high email volumes on "show night." They explain their strict deadlines for donations and clip submissions, noting that anything sent after midnight Pacific Time usually gets pushed to the next show. Curry describes his morning routine of producing clips to ensure they are fresh in his memory for the broadcast.
Judith Miller discussed the 60-day deadline of the War Powers Act regarding the US military intervention in Libya. While the Obama administration claims the mission is a NATO-led No-Fly Zone to protect civilians, critics point out that the "days, not weeks" timeline originally promised has been exceeded. The administration is expected to find legal workarounds to maintain involvement without formal Congressional authorization.
