Topic: Legislative Research

The hosts reflect on the "acid rain" phenomenon of the past, characterizing it as a previous environmental "scam" that has since faded from public discourse. They argue that the discipline of climatology has become a lucrative field driven by the pursuit of billions of dollars in government research grants, incentivizing scientists to maintain the global warming narrative.

Adam Curry commits to reading the OPEN Act before the next show to determine if it is truly a better alternative to SOPA and PIPA. The hosts joke about the unglamorous nature of reading federal bills and how it affects their personal lives. Dvorak expresses his appreciation for Curry's willingness to perform this "nutty" level of research.