4 chapters across the catalog
Producers Catherine Gerard and Marcus Kasmarak were recognized for their contributions, with Kasmarak noting that his donation was made possible by a $250 refund from the ITT Technical Institute settlement. Other credits included Joel, the "Battle Born Black Baron," who requested "baby-making karma" for an upcoming embryo transfer, and Linda Lou Patkin, who promoted her executive search firm, Image Makers Inc.
Outro, Student Loan Forgiveness and Final Clips
The show wraps up with news about the Biden administration forgiving student loans for ITT Tech students and a court order to resume offshore drilling leases. The hosts joke about starting a "Ruger vending machine" business before playing a final montage of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden clips.
James Hansen and the Ecuador Oil Drilling Dispute
Climate scientist James Hansen and other activists wrote an open letter to President Rafael Correa of Ecuador, urging him not to drill for oil in the Amazon. Ecuador had previously offered to leave the oil in the ground if the international community provided $3.6 billion in compensation, but the initiative failed to attract sufficient funds. The hosts discuss the economic reality of poor nations choosing resource extraction over environmental preservation.
Regional Airport Funding, Air Traffic Control Contracts
The FAA funding dispute involves $163 million earmarked for rural airports, including a controversial facility in Elko, Nevada. Meanwhile, major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and ITT hold billions in contracts for "NextGen" air traffic control systems and 3D displays, highlighting the massive scale of aviation infrastructure spending.
