Topic: Hacking Democracy

The discussion focuses on Vladimir Putin's alleged strategy to destabilize American democracy by sowing doubt through social media. Analysis of the $100,000 Facebook ad campaign suggests the ads were ineffective at changing minds but served to create a narrative of "hacking." The hosts argue that the term "hacking the election" has become an accepted but poorly defined media lexicon.

The hosts prepare for the upcoming 2008 presidential election, recommending the HBO documentary "Hacking Democracy" regarding voting machine vulnerabilities. They discuss the possibility of recounts and voter registration anomalies in states like Mississippi. The show concludes with plans for a post-election broadcast.