Topic: Holiday Party

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu faced controversy after an email was mistakenly sent to the entire City Council inviting only "Electeds of Color" to a holiday party. White council members were later sent a rescission email, leading to accusations of racial divisiveness within City Hall.

Attorney General William Barr is facing criticism for booking a $30,000 private holiday party at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. While the event does not violate the law, critics argue it skirts ethical lines regarding the emoluments clause. Justice Department officials claim other venues were fully booked, but the hosts suggest the move is a needless distraction that fuels political tension.

A Bloomberg report on tech companies hiring "ambiance models" for holiday parties is dismissed as an old practice rebranded as a new trend. The hosts claim Silicon Valley firms have used professional minglers and even sex workers for decades to liven up corporate events. The discussion details how models are paid $150 an hour to wear themed outfits and interact with guests under non-disclosure agreements.

Jane O'Meara Sanders, wife of Bernie Sanders, is heard in an interview repeatedly correcting herself from saying "Christmas party" to "holiday party." The hosts identify this as a "borderline clip of the day," highlighting the influence of political correctness on the Sanders campaign's language.