Topic: Martha Johnson

Reports from the UK indicate students are using soft drinks like Coca-Cola to trigger false positive results on lateral flow COVID tests to avoid school. In London, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism for initially attempting to bypass quarantine rules after being exposed to Health Secretary Sajid Javid. The hosts also mention Barack Obama's 60th birthday party on Martha's Vineyard, which was scaled back following public backlash.

President Barack Obama faced criticism for remaining on vacation in Martha's Vineyard and playing golf while Louisiana suffered from historic flooding. Department of Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson defended the administration, stating the President was closely monitoring the situation and had expedited federal declarations. Reporters challenged Johnson on the optics of the President being on a golf course while citizens were dying, drawing parallels to George W. Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina.

President Barack Obama fired GSA Chief Martha Johnson following an Inspector General audit revealing excessive taxpayer spending at a Las Vegas training conference. The report detailed $822,000 in expenses, including a mind reader, commemorative coins, and a bicycle-building exercise. The hosts analyze the political fallout and Representative Darrell Issa's role in highlighting the scandal.