Topic: Missionaries

A discussion of American citizens detained in North Korea focuses on the case of Matthew Miller, who reportedly tore up his visa to seek asylum and write a book about the regime's injustices. The hosts analyze the motivations of missionaries and travelers who enter the country despite the risks of being labeled as spies. Dvorak expresses a long-standing interest in visiting North Korea, potentially as part of a diplomatic entourage.

The documentary "God Loves Uganda" claims that American fundamentalist Christians are responsible for anti-gay sentiment in Africa. Specifically, the International House of Prayer and activist Scott Lively are blamed for influencing Ugandan policy. This narrative is viewed as a strategy to link the Republican Party to human rights abuses abroad.

A listener promoted a Kickstarter project called "Adastral Fashion," which sources custom clothing directly from a factory in Pakistan. Another donor, Bill Hutchinson, requested a custom voiceover from Adam Curry for his website, "BillHutchinson.org," where he identifies as an "accidental missionary."

A discussion regarding the pastor of a local Newtown church leads to an exploration of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA). The hosts reference Wikipedia entries regarding past controversies within the organization and speculate on potential "pedo-bear" angles or cover-ups related to the shooting. They draw parallels to the Dunblane massacre in Scotland.

Following the CPAC discussion, the hosts propose creating "No Agenda" neckties as a form of protection and identification. They joke about adopting the "Mormon missionary" look—suit, tie, and bicycle—to avoid being harassed by security at political events.