Topic: Ghana

Ten-year-old Nakiat Dramani Sam from Ghana delivered a speech at COP27 calling for urgent climate action, drawing comparisons to Greta Thunberg. Her address received a standing ovation from world leaders as she urged adults to protect the planet for future generations. The emergence of young activists continues to be a central theme in international climate diplomacy.

The United Kingdom is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 70 years on the throne. Official commemorations reflect on her reign's defining moments, including her role in the Northern Ireland peace process and relations with independent Commonwealth nations like Ghana. Despite rumors regarding her health, the Queen appeared publicly to greet crowds during the festivities.

Obianuju Ekeocha, a prominent activist from Ghana, criticized U.S. Democrats for using Kente cloth as a political prop. She explained that the fabric belongs to the Ashanti tribe and carries deep cultural significance that was ignored by the politicians. Ekeocha also noted the historical irony that some tribes associated with Kente cloth were involved in the slave trade, making the gesture an "extra insult" to many Africans.

Joe Biden makes a statistical error claiming his childcare tax credit would put 720 million women back in the workforce, a number far exceeding the U.S. population. The hosts also examine a clip where Biden appears to confuse Guyana with Ghana during a town hall. However, they conclude he likely just misheard the questioner and defend him against this specific "gaffe" accusation.

Reports from Deutsche Welle indicate that coastal erosion in Ghana, Kenya, and the Maldives is largely driven by the massive global sand mining industry rather than climate change. These nations are accused of selling their sand for profit while simultaneously requesting international climate aid for rising sea levels.

The hosts go through a final list of donors, including several "douchebag call-outs" for people who listen but don't donate. They acknowledge international support from Spain, Ghana, Denmark, and Australia. Donors like Antonio Sanchez Godinez and Baroness Monica Lansing are thanked for their contributions.

A lengthy list of donors from around the world, including Germany, Ghana, Slovenia, and Norway, is read to acknowledge their support. Zach Manning's "douchebag check" is reversed following a $127 donation. The segment includes birthday wishes for several listeners and their family members, maintaining the show's community-focused atmosphere.

Listeners from the UK, Ghana, and Australia provided financial support, with some requesting "job karma" for upcoming contracts. Baron Dean Bertram reported on difficult conditions in Accra, Ghana, including electricity shortages and the presence of Islamic State affiliates. The hosts emphasize that these donations are the primary source of production funding for the show.

The hosts conclude the donation segment by thanking listeners from around the world, including donors in Ghana, Australia, and the UK. They read birthday shout-outs for listeners' children and friends, including a special mention for "Bad Chad" Christian's son. The segment reinforces the show's "value-for-value" model and the personal connection between the hosts and their "producers."

A federal judge in Oregon ruled that the current no-fly list procedures violate the Fifth Amendment's due process clause. In sports news, allegations of match-fixing and corruption surround the Ghana national team at the World Cup. The show concludes with a report that Germany ended a Verizon contract due to NSA spying fears, further signaling a diplomatic rift between the two nations.

Following the sudden death of Ghana's President John Attamills, the U.S. announced an expansion of the drug war into 15 African countries. The DEA claims these units are necessary to combat Latin American cartels smuggling cocaine into Europe via West Africa. The hosts question the logic of American taxpayers funding drug enforcement in Ghana to protect Europe, suggesting it is a cover for broader geopolitical maneuvering.

Producers Adrian Verneuil from the Netherlands and Sir Dean Bertram from Ghana sent donations, with Bertram contributing a specific "419" or SETI-themed amount. Sir John Smith also contributed following a dispute with the IRS, requesting "de-douching" karma for his recent absence from the donor list.

Sir Dean Bertram from Accra, Ghana, is named the executive producer for episode 377 following a donation of $239.43. The hosts discuss the current state of donations and the impact of the economic crisis on the show's value-for-value model.

The NDAA authorizes an increase in funding, from $75 million to $100 million, to support counter-drug activities in various foreign nations. Recipient countries include Benin, Cape Verde, Ghana, Nigeria, Nicaragua, and several other West African and Caribbean nations. This five-year extension allows the Department of Defense to provide direct support to these governments for narcotics interdiction.

Baron Von Pelsmacher provides a significant donation from Belgium, leading the hosts to joke about his connection to the Dexia bank bailout. Dean Bertram, a listener from Accra, Ghana, contributes to reach the level of knighthood after discovering the show through an interview on The Skeptic Zone. The hosts officially "de-doosh" Bertram for his support.

John Dvorak attempts to start a new segment reading from his email spam box, specifically a "419" scam from a supposed bank manager in Ghana. Adam Curry quickly shuts down the segment, noting that similar bits are common on low-quality top 40 radio.