Topic: Mccarthy Hearings

Donors share personal stories, including a reflection on the 1950s Senator McCarthy hearings and the difference between radio and TV coverage. Sir Clay the Alchemist is promoted to Baronet. The hosts promote the "Written Revolution" podcast and various regional No Agenda meetups.

Senator Al Franken presides over the hearing and engages in a lecture on civility while simultaneously accusing Ted Cruz of supporting child pornography. The hosts compare Ted Cruz's vocal cadence to that of 1950s Senator Joe McCarthy during the Army-McCarthy hearings. They discuss Franken's background as a Saturday Night Live writer and his attempt to use humor during the proceedings.