3 chapters across the catalog
Value-for-Value Donations and PhD Ceremony
The hosts conclude the segment by thanking donors and artists who support the show's "value-for-value" model. They announce the final opportunity for listeners to obtain a "PhD in Media Deconstruction" before the next episode and credit producer Circumference for compiling the "exit strategy" clips.
United Federation of Planets, Jingle Rationale and Post-Mortem
A donor using "United Federation of Planets" letterhead asks why the "We Told You So" jingle was retired. The hosts explain that their "post-mortem" meetings revealed the jingle was perceived as arrogant and annoying to the audience, potentially discouraging donations. They emphasize that the show's structure and jingle selection are carefully considered to maintain a positive relationship with the "producers" who fund the show.
Exit Strategy, Ten Million Dollar Goal
The hosts propose a new "reverse" funding model where they set a goal of 10 million dollars, at which point they will permanently end the show. They suggest creating a specific donation category for listeners who want to pay to get them off the air, arguing that this provides a clear destiny for the program.
