Topic: Liberation Day

The 23rd anniversary of the assassination of Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is noted, alongside the 2004 murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh. Discussion focuses on the release of Fortuyn's killer, Volkert van der Graaf, and the strict privacy protections in the Netherlands that prevent the media from using his full name. The hosts contrast these European events with the lack of similar historical commemorations in the United States.

President Donald Trump declared April 2, 2025, as "Liberation Day," marking a major shift toward protectionist trade policies intended to "Make America Wealthy Again" (MAWA). The administration released a comprehensive report from the U.S. Trade Representative detailing foreign trade barriers and intellectual property theft. Trump announced sweeping tariffs to counter what he described as decades of economic pillaging by foreign nations.

The hosts open the show by discussing the origins of Cinco de Mayo and the lyrics of their theme song. They contrast the holiday with the Netherlands' Liberation Day, noting the historical context of freedom from Nazi occupation. A personal anecdote follows regarding a government seminar on professional memo writing and formatting.

Former diplomat Victoria Nuland (referred to as Noodleman) told the BBC that Donald Trump's visit to Normandy for D-Day should remind him of the "liberal world order" that soldiers died for. The hosts strongly criticized this framing, arguing that veterans of World War II fought for their country and freedom rather than a specific modern political concept like the liberal world order.

The Netherlands observes two minutes of silence on May 4th for Remembrance Day, followed by Liberation Day on May 5th. This year, activists have threatened to disrupt the silence to protest perceived racial issues in Dutch history. The hosts also discuss the upcoming Cinco de Mayo, noting its status as a minor holiday in Mexico that has been heavily promoted by American marketers.

The hosts announce an upcoming special episode edited by Sir Cyber, featuring "No Agenda Funnies." They discuss the significance of May 5th in the Netherlands, which is celebrated as Liberation Day to commemorate the end of Nazi occupation. The date also marks the one-year anniversary for Adam and Tina, coinciding with Cinco de Mayo.