Topic: Mr Smith

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker conducted an extended speech on the Senate floor to protest President Trump's legislative agenda. While described by some media outlets as a filibuster, the action did not technically delay legislation but served as a platform to highlight concerns regarding potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Critics compared the performance unfavorably to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, suggesting the protest actually supported government waste.

The hosts perform a formal knighting ceremony for three producers—Mr. Smith, Brian Ferguson, and Justin Seitz—who contributed over $1,000 to the program. They also acknowledge the birthday of the show's art director, Jesse Anderson, and thank the community of artists who provide episode artwork.