Topic: Hurricane Matthew

Activists criticize the media for ignoring the role of climate change in coverage of Hurricane Matthew. One political candidate proposes a plan for a 100% clean electric grid by 2050, citing Iowa's wind energy as a model. The segment includes a claim that climate change denial should be treated as a "mental illness," referencing Senator James Inhofe's use of a snowball on the Senate floor as an example of irrational behavior.

The discussion shifts to the geographical impact of Hurricane Irma on Caribbean islands like Barbuda and the Dutch protectorate of Saba. While acknowledging reports of flattened airports and destroyed infrastructure, skepticism is expressed regarding the accuracy of hurricane path predictions and "spaghetti models." Comparisons are made to previous storms like Hurricane Matthew, which some characterized as a "dud" relative to the initial media hype.

The hosts thank Sir Slough for the episode artwork and discuss the "No Agenda Art Generator." They address a significant issue with the donation spreadsheet, noting a lack of recorded contributions despite the show's 9th anniversary. They decide to postpone the full donation segment until the following Thursday to resolve the technical errors.

The media coverage of Hurricane Matthew is criticized for focusing on climate change and global warming rather than meteorological facts. The hosts play clips from "Democracy Now!" and discuss how activists like Bill McKibben use extreme weather events to push the Paris Agreement. They argue that the computer models used to predict the storm's path were largely inaccurate.

Fox News anchor Shep Smith is called out for extreme fearmongering during Hurricane Matthew, telling viewers that they and their children would die if they didn't evacuate. The hosts contrast this with reports from Fort Lauderdale, where the actual impact was far less severe than predicted, suggesting the storm's path and intensity were exaggerated.

While Florida saw minimal damage, Haiti was severely impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The hosts discuss the history of the Clinton Foundation in Haiti, noting that much of the money raised after the 2010 earthquake never reached the people. They highlight a statement from the Haitian ambassador expressing wariness of international "help" that leads to further disaster.

The hosts discuss the approach of Hurricane Matthew toward the Florida coast. They advise listeners in the region to take the Category 4 storm seriously and check on neighbors. The segment notes the intensity of the storm and the potential for significant damage along the coast.

Chris Matthews criticized voters who supported third-party candidates like Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, claiming they do not understand the American political system. Matthews faced backlash for referring to President Obama as having an "African guy" background and suggesting Hurricane Sandy was a positive political development.