Topic: Eric Day

Producers celebrate "Pi Day" with themed donations. Eli the Coffee Guy promotes a new organic Ethiopian Guji roast from Gigawatt Coffee. Eric Cioffi describes how he earned his donation through the Upside gas cashback app. The hosts also receive a trio of hot sauces from the Serious Pepper Hot Sauce Company.

The discussion posits that the NSA's primary function is industrial espionage to benefit American corporate interests. Contrary to Applebaum's claims about a presidential advisory board, the hosts note that the government's actual policy supports the hoarding of zero-day exploits for use without court warrants. They argue that the "Huawei taint" is being applied to American companies through these leaks.

Executive producers for Episode 268 are acknowledged, including Kevin Liang, Eric Day, and Ross Jordan, for their financial contributions and support of the challenge coin program. Associate Executive Producer Noah Cutler promotes "The Inner Circle," a new thriller novel by his brother-in-law Brad Meltzer, which was researched with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security. The hosts emphasize the legitimacy of these production credits compared to traditional Hollywood industry standards.

Dvorak prepares for Queen's Day (Koninginnedag) in Amsterdam, noting that the primary celebrations begin the night before. The tradition involves a city-wide "free market" where residents sell second-hand goods on the streets and in Vondelpark. Curry provides advice on the timing of the parties and mentions "Taxi Eric" as a local contact for transportation.