Topic: Death Squads

A report on capital punishment in the United States notes that 32 states currently maintain the death penalty, with Utah and Oklahoma utilizing firing squads as backup methods. The segment transitions into a critique of interview etiquette, specifically targeting the use of the word "sure" as a condescending response by experts toward journalists. The hosts argue this linguistic habit serves as a subtle insult to the interviewer's knowledge.

A witness in a Philippine Senate inquiry, Edgar Matobato, testified that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered numerous killings while serving as the mayor of Davao City. Duterte previously admitted on television to being linked to death squads and threatened to kill 50,000 criminals if elected president.

The segment covers the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, where drought and famine are forcing mass migration. The hosts criticize George Clooney's role in the formation of the state. Additionally, the victory of Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippine presidential election is discussed, noting his controversial "death squad" rhetoric and comparisons to Donald Trump.

Utah has reinstated the firing squad as a backup execution method due to a shortage of lethal injection drugs. The hosts argue that if the death penalty is legal, it should be broadcast on television to ensure transparency and public accountability. They jokingly propose reality TV formats like "Win, Lose, or Drone" and "Firing Squad UK" to highlight the absurdity of the current system.

Eric Holder's legal distinction between "due process" and "judicial process" is analyzed as a significant expansion of executive power. The hosts argue this interpretation allows the President to act as judge, jury, and executioner without court oversight. They express concern over the lack of congressional outrage, noting that only Ron Paul has consistently challenged the policy.