5 chapters across the catalog
The hosts process various donations for knighthoods and damehoods, including a request for the protectorate of Old Town Grayson. They promote listener-run businesses such as Image Makers Inc for executive resumes and Gigawatt Coffee Roasters. A constitutional lawyer offers "free legal advice" to the hosts as they enter their 60s.
Federal Contractor Mandates and Religious Exemptions
A Department of Defense contractor, "Molrat," sought advice on navigating the December 8th vaccine mandate deadline for federal employees. The discussion points toward previous show notes containing form letters for religious and medical exemptions. There is hope expressed that the availability of new treatments like Merck's Molnupiravir might eventually provide a legal or policy alternative to mandatory injections.
A personal anecdote regarding a two-day seminar with a libel lawyer during the writing of a book about Adam Osborne highlights the legal boundaries of public criticism. The discussion notes that calling someone a "criminal" before a conviction is a primary source of libel. However, libel laws generally do not apply to the deceased, which explains the surge in controversial documentaries about figures like Michael Jackson.
A brief discussion touches on the "podcast patent" troll (Personal Audio) and why Leo Laporte has stopped talking about it on his shows. Adam Curry reveals that Laporte was likely advised by lawyers to remain silent during legal proceedings. Curry defends Laporte's decision to "shut up," noting that he acted as a "company man" during his own recent appearance on Laporte's network.
Christina Curry Passport Issues, Uncle Don Advice
Christina Curry is facing significant bureaucratic hurdles in replacing a stolen passport because she lacks the required secondary photo identification. Adam Curry sought assistance from "Uncle Don," a former ambassador and CIA official, who advised that the Department of Homeland Security has become so rigid that string-pulling is no longer effective. The situation highlights the difficulty of navigating modern federal security protocols without professional legal counsel.
