2 chapters across the catalog
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.
Joe Biden, Chrysler Loan Repayment, and Hybrid Fleet
Vice President Joe Biden claimed Chrysler repaid its government loans six years early, but the repayment was actually funded by taking out new private loans at lower interest rates. Simultaneously, the General Services Administration (GSA) is purchasing 400,000 vehicles, including many Chrysler hybrids like the Aspen, to meet a presidential goal of one million hybrids on the road. The efficiency of these $44,000 SUVs is questioned, as they only achieve 20 MPG on the highway.
