Topic: International Women S Day

The hosts read a long list of donations from $50 to $133, including "chip" donations and ham radio call signs. They acknowledge several birthdays, including Sir Chris Abraham's 55th on International Women's Day. The segment reinforces the show's reliance on individual contributions to maintain its independent media deconstruction.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Qin Gang have issued rare, direct warnings to the United States, accusing Washington of "all-round containment" and suppression. Tensions are escalating over potential Chinese lethal aid to Russia and the ongoing trade war. Separately, First Lady Jill Biden's presentation of an International Women of Courage award to a trans woman from Argentina on International Women's Day is discussed as a polarizing political move.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session on International Women's Day, noting the political fallout for Elizabeth Warren. A discussion with a former New York banker reveals skepticism toward New York Times reporting and a prediction that the economic recovery will follow a V-shape rather than a U-shape. The banker suggests that global fear will subside once South Korea publishes definitive, low mortality numbers that the international community can trust.

Sir Cal requested "goat karma" for producers supporting his business, Lavender Blossoms, which sells lip balms and other products. Several donations were made in honor of International Women's Day. Adam Curry announced he would be traveling to the Netherlands to broadcast the upcoming Sunday show from Amsterdam.

Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a speech marking 100 years since women gained the right to vote in the UK, listing numerous women currently in top government and legal positions. She noted that the Home Secretary, the head of the Metropolitan Police, and the leaders of the House of Commons and Lords are all women. The speech aimed to show that the "mission" of the suffragettes has been largely realized in modern British democracy.

Organizers of the Women's March called for a "Day Without a Woman" strike on March 8th, urging women to take the day off and avoid shopping. The hosts point out a logical inconsistency in the instructions, which encourage shopping only at women-owned businesses while simultaneously calling for all women to stop working. They characterize the movement as being led by "middle-class white women" and criticize the racial undertones of the strike's logistics.

The discussion opens on International Women's Day, noting that the UK Independence Party (UKIP) has pledged 130 million pounds annually for dementia research, which is cited as a leading cause of death among women. The timing of the holiday in the United States is noted for coinciding with the start of Daylight Savings Time, effectively shortening the day by one hour.

President Barack Obama issued a proclamation designating March as Women's History Month, noting that more women are now primary breadwinners. The timing of the proclamation is linked to International Women's Day on March 8th. The discussion briefly touches on the global status of women, including a cynical remark regarding Saudi Arabia.

International Women's Day events are reviewed, including a human symbol formation in the Philippines and a failed attempt by Code Pink activists to enter Gaza through Egypt. The activists were reportedly deported by Egyptian authorities at the Cairo airport.

President Barack Obama issued several proclamations for March 2014, designating it as American Red Cross Month, Irish American Heritage Month, and Women's History Month. The proclamations celebrate historical figures like Clara Barton and the activists of Seneca Falls. The hosts provide a cynical commentary on the historical accuracy of "welcoming" Irish immigrants and the timing of these social observances.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 389 from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss International Women's Day and the arrival of tech industry attendees at the Bergstrom International Airport for the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Curry mentions hosting Molly Wood at his home during the event.