6 chapters across the catalog
Dilarodo Sisters, Boring Oregon and Dame Jazzy
The Dilarodo sisters from Boring, Oregon, donated $188.88, stating that John C. Dvorak's sense of humor made their hard work days worthwhile. They expressed a belief that Dvorak is now watching the show from above alongside their late mother, Dame Jazzy of Humboldt. The sisters joined a long list of donors contributing the show's "favorite number" in Dvorak's honor.
Individual donations from producers in Katy, Texas, and Boring, Oregon, are acknowledged. The segment includes "de-douching" rituals for new contributors and a memorial for a long-time listener from the Humboldt Redwoods area.
California's rollout of "microgrids" as a solution to PG&E power shutoffs is scrutinized. A reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle admits that many current microgrids are actually temporary diesel generators rather than permanent green energy solutions. The hosts argue that microgrids are a "scam" designed for ultimate energy control, allowing utilities to remotely manage or shut off individual household appliances.
Johnny Cash at the White House, Whiteness Training
A Netflix documentary, "Tricky Dick and the Man in Black," explores Richard Nixon's attempt to use Johnny Cash to appeal to Southern voters. This historical context is contrasted with modern "whiteness" and "microaggression" training at Humboldt State University. An anonymous faculty member reports that the campus environment has become "surreal," with staff forced to remain silent about controversial diversity initiatives.
South Sudan Refugees, Bidi Bidi Camp, Whiteness Training
A producer report from Uganda details the Bidi Bidi settlement, the world's largest refugee camp, housing over a million South Sudanese people. Meanwhile, at Humboldt State University, faculty were encouraged to attend a four-hour "Whiteness and Microaggressions" training. The workshop explores how "whiteness" shapes everyday interactions and systems of advantage, a concept the hosts characterize as a modern academic obsession.
Humboldt County Military Recruitment Ban and Obama Administration
The Obama administration is seeking to overturn Measures F and J in Humboldt County, California, which prohibit military recruiters from initiating contact with minors. A court hearing in Oakland is scheduled to address the federal challenge to the local referendum.
