Topic: New Berlin

A PBS NewsHour segment reveals that Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" was originally written as a parody. The deleted opening verse described a person sitting by a pool in Beverly Hills among orange and palm trees, dreaming of a snowy northern Christmas. The song only became a sentimental classic in 1942 when it resonated with American military personnel serving overseas during World War II.

Sir Nathan Lee Miller Foster provides a lengthy note and jingle request from Boston, while other producers mention using their federal child tax credits to fund the show. A meetup in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is promoted. The hosts discuss the "Schwarzenegger" and "Biden whisper" jingles requested by the community.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched a new podcast, featuring recordings from his travels to Berlin. The hosts review a montage of Zuckerberg's speaking style, noting his frequent use of filler words and his similarity to other public figures like Scott Adams.