Topic: James Taylor

The hosts discuss the musical acts at the DNC, noting that James Taylor was bumped from the schedule due to time overruns. They play a clip of a Black Caucus member telling supporters they have "70 days to act right" before going back to "acting crazy." Curry observes that the DNC is attempting to manufacture the same "feeling of hope" associated with the 2008 Obama campaign.

During the State of the Union, President Biden mispronounced the name of Laken Riley, an innocent woman killed by an illegal immigrant, calling her "Lincoln." Biden blamed Donald Trump for the failure of a bipartisan border bill, while Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene heckled him from the floor. Critics argue Biden already possesses the executive authority to close the border without new legislation.

Senator Rand Paul criticized protesters who accosted him in Washington D.C., noting the irony that he authored the "Breonna Taylor Law" to end no-knock raids. Paul suggested the protesters were paid agitators from out of state. Meanwhile, Barack Obama reportedly advised NBA players, including LeBron James, on how to leverage their platform for social justice initiatives following the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Adam Curry describes a unique Marfa establishment called "Buns and Roses," a Quonset hut that serves as a bakery and flower shop. He meets the owners, Debbie and "Bird" (William Parrott), and learns about the affordability of steel building kits. The conversation includes local characters like "Trucks" and the history of Marfa as the filming location for the movie "Giant" starring James Dean.

Secretary of State John Kerry visited Paris to meet with President Francois Hollande following the Charlie Hebdo attacks, resulting in an awkward public embrace. To compensate for the absence of top U.S. officials at the unity march, Kerry brought musician James Taylor to perform "You've Got a Friend." The discussion transitions into European social customs, specifically the practice of three-cheek kissing in the Netherlands and Belgium.

James Taylor's performance at the inauguration prompts a discussion on the repetitive use of certain artists for political events. An anecdote is shared regarding Taylor's appearance in the Adam Sandler movie "Funny People," where he reportedly made disparaging remarks about Facebook during a scene set at a MySpace concert.

C-SPAN coverage of the state dinner for German Chancellor Angela Merkel is analyzed for its "monarchical" military pomp and awkward social interactions. The hosts mock the red carpet arrivals of political figures like Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Mitch McConnell, as well as James Taylor's performance of "You've Got a Friend."

The program acknowledges various listener donations, including a "Karma Club" contribution intended to help a listener's girlfriend find employment. The hosts contrast their independent, commercial-free model with the "begathons" of PBS, featuring a clip of musician James Taylor soliciting funds for the public broadcaster. Listeners are encouraged to maintain their five-dollar monthly subscriptions to ensure the show's continued independence.