Topic: Diplomatic Gifts

The hosts discuss a photograph of Gambian President Yahya Jammeh meeting with President Barack Obama. They mock Jammeh's traditional attire and a ceremonial staff he is holding, which they irreverently compare to a "butt plug." The conversation touches on the nature of foreign aid and the stereotypes often reinforced by media coverage of African leaders.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's visit to Washington was marked by a perceived diplomatic snub involving an exchange of gifts. While Brown presented a pen made from the wood of an anti-slavery ship, President Obama gifted a set of 25 classic American DVDs. The gift was criticized because the Region 1 discs are technically unplayable on standard UK Region 2 players.