Topic: Ho Hos

The Department of Justice moved to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, leading to the resignation of seven federal prosecutors. Judge Dale Ho ordered both parties to explain the dismissal, while critics allege the move was a political trade for Adams' cooperation on immigration enforcement.

Pieczenik makes several controversial claims about celebrities serving as intelligence operatives. He asserts Julia Child was a handler for Ho Chi Minh and that Greta Garbo was used to ensure Swedish neutrality during World War II. He also alleges that the Wallenberg family were pro-Nazi collaborators and that the heroic narrative surrounding Raoul Wallenberg was a cover story.

Senator John Kennedy grills judicial nominee Dale Ho during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Kennedy focuses on Ho's past tweets, including one calling Republicanism an "anti-democratic virus," leading to a confrontation about the "coarseness" of political discourse and Ho's fitness for the federal bench.

Audio from Hunter Biden's laptop reveals his concerns over his business partner, Patrick Ho, whom he describes as the "spy chief of China." Ho was later convicted in the U.S. for bribery and money laundering related to CEFC China Energy. The discussion highlights the Biden family's involvement in a multi-billion dollar liquid natural gas deal and the subsequent disappearance of their Chinese associates.

Producer Ho Ching Hung contributes a binary-coded donation of $192. The hosts also perform "de-douching" ceremonies for listeners and officially name Madison Perlini as "Dame Meowdeson" following her contribution to the show.

The Ken Burns Vietnam documentary explores the origins of the conflict, including early diplomatic interactions between Ho Chi Minh and Western powers at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. The production examines the "domino theory" geopolitical strategy used by U.S. officials to justify military intervention against communism in Southeast Asia.

Dame Astrid, Duchess of Japan, contributes $234.56 and shares a story about buying fake paintings in Vietnam. In response, John C. Dvorak reiterates his "ant trick" for managing Argentine ant infestations. The tactic involves using a lighter to torch scout ants while leaving "witness" ants alive to carry the dead back to the nest, supposedly signaling the colony to avoid the area.

Patrick Seymour celebrates his daughter Emma Grace's first birthday with a donation, while an anonymous donor from "Ho Chi Minh City, Florida" contributes $333.33 for her 33rd birthday. The segment includes a brief discussion on the duty-free status of handmade art and antiques brought from Vietnam to the U.S. The anonymous donor also mentions her husband's interest in purchasing a Toyota Hilux, jokingly referred to as the "vehicle of ISIS."

The hosts read a series of donations from producers, including Ken McColpin and Sir Andrew Lemanson. Notable contributions include "sacks of sixes" to celebrate the show's upcoming sixth anniversary. Birthday wishes are sent to several listeners and their family members, and the hosts emphasize that the "value for value" model is the only way the show remains independent.

Hostess Brands announces it is going out of business and liquidating assets following a strike by the Baker's Union. The closure results in 18,500 job losses across the United States. The hosts joke about the cultural impact of losing Twinkies just as marijuana is being legalized in some states.

The hosts review various health-related headlines, including a CDC study on high school students and an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus) in Ho Chi Minh City. They also express skepticism toward a new brain scan that claims to predict Alzheimer's disease a decade in advance.

The Military Channel special "Paris 1919" explores the post-WWI peace conference that redrew global borders and established the League of Nations. The hosts recommend the program for its insights into the origins of modern Middle Eastern conflicts and the early foundations of global governance.

During the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, a young Ho Chi Minh attempted to meet with Woodrow Wilson to discuss Vietnamese independence. Wilson's refusal to hear him is cited as a pivotal moment that led to decades of conflict in Southeast Asia.