Topic: Financial Coup

The hosts discuss an Atlantic Monthly article titled "The Quiet Coup," which argues that the financial industry has captured the U.S. government. They list high-ranking Obama administration officials, such as Larry Summers and David Axelrod, who received millions in payments from Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. They suggest that "financial reform" is actually a mechanism for the next industry bailout.

The hosts recommend the book "Crisis by Design" regarding the global financial system before concluding the show. They provide a historical correction on the term "Caspar Milquetoast," tracing it back to a 1924 comic strip character created by H.T. Webster. The episode ends with a reminder to listeners to support the show through donations and a sign-off from San Francisco and Silicon Valley.