Topic: Executive Office

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) removed the word "chief" from job titles, such as "Chief of Social Work," to avoid offending Indigenous communities. The hosts mock the decision and brainstorm alternative titles for the "C-suite," suggesting "Prime Executive Officer" as a replacement for CEO. They debate whether the term "commander-in-chief" will be targeted next.

A host recounts an anecdote from their time as a New York executive regarding a female colleague's elaborate lunch rituals, involving booked conference rooms and fine china. The story is used to illustrate the "suck-up" culture and specific power processes that often surround high-ranking female leaders, drawing a parallel to Hillary Clinton's inner circle.

Lori Wallach of Public Citizen discusses the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on RT, highlighting provisions that would transfer control over commerce from Congress to the Executive Office. The hosts criticize Congress for being "passive puppies" and allowing the presidency to consolidate power over trade and war.

A discussion on presidential succession notes that Gerald Ford was the first president never elected to the executive office, having been appointed after Spiro Agnew's resignation. The segment transitions into a mention of the "Noodle Kid" clip, a recurring show favorite.

An analysis of the Presidential oath of office highlights that the President swears to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution rather than individual citizens. The discussion enumerates the twelve specific constitutional powers granted to the executive branch under Article II. Arguments are made that drone strikes and targeted killings fall outside these explicitly defined roles.

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk made headlines by riding his skateboard through the halls of the Old Executive Office Building and the White House. Hawk claimed the stunt was a response to a dare from actor Ashton Kutcher, a story the hosts cite as an example of shallow mainstream news coverage.