4 chapters across the catalog
Law School Karma, Drunk Donations and Birthday Shoutouts
Listeners contribute donations for various personal milestones, including Kyle Bandy starting law school at Indiana University. A "drunk donation" from Aaron Wilbers requests cancer karma, and Guillermo Prieto Alonzo sends a contribution from Madrid. The segment includes a brief mention of the film "Tropic Thunder" in relation to a specific audio clip request.
Mitch Daniels, Purdue University Presidency and VP Speculation
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has been named the next president of Purdue University, effectively removing him from consideration as Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate. This career move is characterized as a significant shift away from national politics.
Attractive News Anchors and Information Retention
A study from Indiana University suggests that while attractive female news anchors attract more male viewers, those viewers retain less information from the broadcast. The hosts discuss various anchors from Fox News and CNBC, noting that many of these women are highly educated despite the "eye candy" role they play in television production.
iKorn.com, Monsanto Genetically Modified Seed Marketing
A new company called iKorn appears to be a marketing front for Monsanto, utilizing Web 2.0 branding to sell genetically modified soybeans and corn. The website features specific strains like 104.7R, a Roundup Ready corn that matures in exactly 104 days. While initially suspected to be a hoax due to its elaborate design, the entity is registered in Cicero, Indiana, and maintains ties to Oregon State University.
