Topic: Macbeth

ABC News reported on a musical collaboration between Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. Actor Daniel Craig is set to star in a Broadway production of Macbeth, produced by the James Bond film franchise team. The network also faced criticism for a segment featuring Michael Strahan singing country music, which was perceived by some as a patronizing or racially insensitive portrayal of the former NFL star.

James Lindsay identifies "scrupulosity"—a form of religious OCD involving obsessive guilt over sin—as a primary driver of the modern social justice movement. Robin DiAngelo's work is described as a 158-page confession of this condition, projected onto the general public. The movement utilizes slogans like "silence is violence" to ensure there is no "neutral space" for those who do not actively participate in the ideology.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program by discussing a listener-submitted audio clip. The clip portrays Michelle Obama in a "Lady Macbeth" role, allegedly making threats within the White House. The hosts discuss the technical quality of the edit and how listener contributions provide inspiration for the show's content.