Topic: Lent

The host apologizes for an error in the newsletter regarding the date of Easter. This leads to a discussion about Ash Wednesday observations in the media, specifically mentioning Judge Jeanine Pirro and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appearing on television with ash crosses on their foreheads.

The observance of Ash Wednesday and Lent is noted as a form of religious virtue signaling among Catholics. During the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift's associate, Ice Spice, was observed making hand gestures interpreted by some as satanic symbols. This behavior is criticized as inappropriate for a national broadcast on CBS.

The history of the Easter Bunny is traced back to 1600s German Lutheran traditions where an "Easter Hare" judged the behavior of children. Differences between hares and bunnies are explained, noting that hares live above ground and run at high speeds. The tradition of colored eggs is linked to breaking the fast of Lent, while the hare's association with the Virgin Mary stems from ancient beliefs about its reproductive biology.

Suzanne Lent shared her initial hesitation about the No Agenda podcast's high-energy format before becoming a regular supporter. The hosts respond with a parody of a public radio pledge drive, mimicking the hushed tones and "tote bag" incentives typical of NPR stations. They emphasize that their independent model is the only way to provide truly uncompromised media deconstruction.

Vice President Joe Biden appeared in public with a dark mark on his forehead, which was identified as ashes for Ash Wednesday. The hosts discuss the timing of Lent and the visibility of the religious ritual in cities like San Francisco.