Topic: Mad Dog

The show conducts its formal donation segment, thanking executive and associate executive producers for their financial support. A knighting ceremony is held for Sir John of the Discount Dairy Section and Dame Mad Dog Goodwin. The hosts also distribute "karma" for various listener requests, including job searches, birthdays, and health recoveries.

General James "Mad Dog" Mattis is discussed following his appointment as Secretary of Defense. The hosts analyze his reputation for bluntness, his "linear" thinking style attributed to being a voracious reader, and past controversies involving a rescue mission in Afghanistan. Concerns are raised about his potential friction with Trump's stance on Vladimir Putin and his 44-year tenure in the Marine Corps.