Topic: Joan Rivers

MSNBC and other media outlets are highlighting claims from Ramin Setoodeh’s new book, *Apprentice in Wonderland*, which suggests Donald Trump exhibits signs of memory loss. The book alleges Trump forgot previous interviews and claimed the late Joan Rivers voted for him in 2016, despite her death in 2014. Trump has dismissed these reports, accusing the media of using "cheap fakes" to distract from President Biden's own cognitive issues.

The hosts recall Joan Rivers' 2014 comment claiming Barack Obama is gay and Michelle Obama is transgender. They speculate on whether this narrative is being revived to prevent a potential 2024 presidential run by Michelle Obama.

A donor mentions a "pig spleen" weather prediction method from Norway, where the fat layers of a spleen are used to forecast the next six months. The hosts also reminisce about working with Joan Rivers on her Fox talk show in the late 1980s.

Ahead of the Academy Awards, the hosts discuss a study showing Steven Spielberg has been thanked in speeches more often than God. They speculate on whether "Citizenfour" will win and if Edward Snowden will make a surprise appearance via video from Moscow. They also briefly touch on the state of red carpet fashion commentary following the death of Joan Rivers.

A promotional post for the iPhone 6 appeared on the late Joan Rivers' Facebook page weeks after her death. The hosts discuss the likelihood of pre-negotiated social media deals and the ability to schedule posts in advance.

A PR note suggests Michelle Obama will be featured on the cover of Out Magazine to discuss transgender rights. The hosts discuss the "cheap tease" of the announcement and reference the late Joan Rivers' controversial comments about the First Lady. They predict the actual interview will be a standard political feature despite the provocative buildup.

The hosts discuss the perceived gullibility of the Dutch public and their tendency to follow official narratives without question. This is illustrated by the local reaction to the death of Joan Rivers and the political rise of Frans Timmermans, the Dutch Secretary of State, who has been nominated as a top official in the European Commission.

The hosts critique the Jeremy Scahill documentary about Mohammed Kanaani, whose son was killed by Blackwater. They question the authenticity of Kanaani's story and the visual evidence shown in the film. The segment ends with the breaking news of comedian Joan Rivers' death at age 81.

Adam Curry shares personal memories of working with Joan Rivers at MTV, describing her as kind and professional. The hosts briefly mention a Kia Optima sales event before transitioning to a C-SPAN interview between Bob Woodward and John Dean regarding the concentration of power in the presidency.

A clip from a C-SPAN book show features John Dean discussing national security and intelligence with Bob Woodward. The hosts then revisit a controversial clip of Joan Rivers making remarks about Michelle Obama being transgender, noting the timing of Rivers' death shortly after the comments went viral.

The "No Agenda Independent Intelligence Network" is credited for providing boots-on-the-ground information, specifically regarding the Iceland volcano. The hosts discuss how traditional media outlets like the New York Times use "stringers" and how they themselves used to be on media lists for shows like Maury Povich and Joan Rivers during the 1990s.

Comedian Joan Rivers made headlines with a viral street interview where she made provocative claims about President Barack Obama's sexuality and Michelle Obama's gender identity. The hosts discuss Rivers' long career and her reputation for "not giving a crap" in her 80s. The clip is noted for its absence from mainstream entertainment news outlets despite its high view count online.

Comedian Joan Rivers appeared on CNN to promote her book and criticized the length of the American presidential campaign. Rivers compared the two-year U.S. cycle unfavorably to the six-week parliamentary system in England. She also expressed disdain for the high costs of political fundraisers, specifically mentioning a $40,000-per-plate dinner attended by President Obama.

A controversy in Canada involves an officer allowing Halle Berry and her family to bypass security lines at Montreal's Trudeau Airport, sparking claims of celebrity favoritism. In contrast, Joan Rivers was reportedly detained due to a passport photo that no longer matched her face following extensive plastic surgery. The hosts use these anecdotes to highlight the arbitrary and inconsistent nature of airport security enforcement.