Topic: Delaware

Data from the tech platform Toast reveals that California is the worst tipping state in the U.S., with an average tip of 17.2%. In contrast, Delaware residents top the list by tipping over 21% on average. The hosts discuss the evolution of tipping standards from 15% to 20% and express frustration with modern digital payment screens that prompt for tips on simple retail transactions.

Former President Joe Biden addressed his health publicly following a diagnosis of an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer. Biden stated that the cancer has not metastasized to his bones or organs and that he is undergoing treatment involving a pill taken every six weeks. Observers noted a spike in the use of the term "aggressive cancer" in media reporting, which some link to post-vaccination health trends.

A Delaware couple, Justin Capps and Sonia Cobb, are profiled for their collection of seven full human skeletons kept in their living room. They view themselves as "rescuers" of forgotten medical specimens rather than morbid collectors. Their collection includes a skeleton housed in an 1860s antique coffin repurposed as a coffee table. They hope to eventually open a public ossuary in a church.

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while campaigning in Nevada, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled remarks at a Latino organization conference. Biden was observed boarding Air Force One without a mask before traveling to his home in Rehoboth, Delaware, to self-isolate. Medical officials report the 81-year-old president is experiencing mild symptoms and is being treated with Paxlovid.

President Biden recently signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which provides federal funding for research into the disease and other forms of dementia. Analysts suggest this legislation may serve as a "swan song" and a way to funnel future research funds into a Biden family foundation. Additionally, the President's history of refinancing his Delaware home 17 times since 1996 is highlighted as a potential method for moving capital.

The federal gun trial of Hunter Biden continued in Delaware with testimony from his ex-wife and former girlfriend regarding his crack cocaine addiction in 2018. The defense argues Biden did not "knowingly" lie on Form 4473. The hosts clarify the specific wording of the federal firearm background check form and criticize the media's reporting on the case.

A federal judge in Delaware dismissed two misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden at the request of Special Counsel David Weiss. The dismissal follows the collapse of a previous plea deal and potentially allows the government to file new charges in California or Washington DC. IRS whistleblowers continue to maintain that the president's son should have been charged with multiple felonies related to tax evasion.

Trump attorney Jim Trustee debates George Stephanopoulos regarding the "weaponization" of the DOJ. Trustee argues that the Presidential Records Act should govern the document dispute and points to Joe Biden's possession of classified materials in Delaware and the Penn Biden Center as evidence of a double standard in federal prosecutions.

Elon Musk is countersuing Twitter, alleging fraud regarding the number of spam bots on the platform. While the tech press suggests Musk will be forced to complete the $44 billion acquisition, the hosts argue that fraudulent agreements are not legally binding.

President Joe Biden made a controversial claim linking his childhood exposure to oil slicks on windshields in Delaware to a personal cancer diagnosis. Analysis of the speech suggests significant cognitive decline and confusion in the President's delivery. Delaware's historical cancer rates are referenced in relation to the President's anecdotal evidence of environmental illness.

The President claimed to have grown up in an area where 80% of people had asthma, a statistic the hosts find highly improbable. They discuss his lifelong stutter in relation to a recent verbal struggle regarding "kleptocracy." Additionally, Biden incorrectly stated there had never been a Senator from Delaware before a specific colleague, despite serving as one himself for decades.

President Biden shared a story from his time on the New Castle County Council about placing a dead dog on a constituent's doorstep after she demanded its removal. The hosts analyze the cadence of the story, concluding it is likely a fabricated "government worker" trope that reveals a deep-seated disdain for the public.

During a speech, President Biden claimed to understand big business because Delaware has more corporations than "every other nation in the state combined." The hosts interpret this as a reference to Delaware's status as a corporate tax haven and a hub for shell companies, despite Biden's confusing phrasing.

President Joe Biden has been observed repeatedly pronouncing the word "exponentially" as "expodentially." A supercut of various speeches confirms this consistent linguistic quirk. Speculation suggests this may be a regional Delaware dialect or a specific speech habit rather than a simple one-time gaffe.

During a speech at an Amtrak station in Delaware, President Biden appeared to struggle with names and specific details while reminiscing about his years of commuting. He referred to various individuals as "family" and recounted a confusing timetable of his Senate-era train trips. Critics point to these unscripted moments as evidence of cognitive decline, while supporters view them as part of his "Middle Class Joe" persona.

Hunter Biden appeared on CBS to promote his book and was questioned about the laptop found in a Delaware repair shop. He claimed he did not know if the laptop was his, suggesting it could have been stolen or hacked by Russian intelligence, which the hosts characterize as a poor attempt at media training.

Stephen Colbert interviewed Joe and Jill Biden, addressing the recent controversy regarding Jill Biden's use of the title "Doctor." Jill Biden expressed surprise at the criticism, noting she worked hard for her Ed.D. from the University of Delaware. Joe Biden joked that he encouraged her to get the degree to increase her salary, which resulted in a $2,000 raise.

Joe Biden's "foundation story" for his presidential run is scrutinized for inconsistencies regarding when his grandchildren urged him to enter the race. During a recent interview, Biden also claimed he was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and ran an institute at the University of Delaware. Critics point out that these roles were largely honorary and did not involve traditional teaching duties.

A final list of producers is read, including donors from India, Canada, and across the United States. Notable contributions include the Boston meetup total and a 73-year-old mother who recently became a listener. The segment emphasizes the global reach of the show and the diversity of its producing community.

One America News (OAN) reports on alleged content found on a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden, specifically involving his niece, Natalie Biden. The report claims the hard drive contains questionable images and records of FaceTime calls that prompted a request for investigation by the Newcastle County Police Department. The hosts discuss the media's reluctance to cover the story and the potential legal implications of the materials.