Topic: New York

The Tarbell Fellowship is identified as an initiative that pays journalists to cover stories specifically about artificial intelligence. Concerns are raised that this third-party funding influences reporting in major outlets like The New York Times and CNN. The hosts suggest this creates a bias similar to pharmaceutical influence in medical reporting.

Bill O'Reilly argues that Bernie Sanders and progressives in New York are pushing for universal child care as a means of state indoctrination. The segment suggests that controlling children in early educational settings is a tactic used in communist countries. Adam Curry interrupts the clip to transition the show into a more personal discussion.

Brian Romero, a Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, faced criticism for launching a crowdfunding page to pay for rent and groceries despite a previous six-figure salary. Romero had to leave his role as a senior advisor to Senator Kristen Gonzalez due to ethics rules once he became a candidate. The hosts mock Romero for being unable to manage a personal budget while seeking a role responsible for the state's finances.

Tech pundit Scott Galloway expressed alarm after being included in a list of property owners released by New York officials related to a proposed "pied-à-terre" tax. Galloway, speaking with Kara Swisher, compared the public list to a "wanted poster" in the wake of the recent execution of a healthcare CEO. The hosts find irony in Galloway's discomfort, given his previous support for the politicians implementing these policies.

Mimi Dvorak joins the program to reveal a long-held secret regarding John C. Dvorak's actual age and birthplace. Dvorak intentionally misled a Wired Magazine interviewer decades ago to appear younger, a factual error that was later adopted by the New York Times without verification. While public records often cited Los Angeles, Dvorak was actually born in Fresno and was 80 years old at the time of his death, six years older than his public persona suggested.

Reflecting on Dvorak's passing at age 80, Curry and Horowitz discuss the brevity of life and the importance of making a mark on the world. Curry reiterates the story of Dvorak's "fake" age, noting that John wanted the New York Times called out for their lack of fact-checking. They encourage listeners to view Dvorak's life as a lesson in questioning authority and being a "mensch."

The Justice Department is investigating illegal leaks of national security information after The New York Times reported on a new Air Force One plane gifted to Donald Trump by Qatar. Four journalists were subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury regarding the plane's alleged lack of defensive countermeasures and EMP protection. The administration's aggressive pursuit of leakers is compared to the Obama administration's treatment of reporter James Rosen.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley, discussing the naming of children and the media's reaction to Donald Trump's comments on a recent soccer red card. Trump reportedly called for a review of a striker's penalty to ensure star players remain in the game for television excitement. The hosts argue that the media misinterprets Trump's focus on entertainment value as an attempt to "cheat," while they claim to be "Trump whisperers" who understand his true motivations.

Senator Tim Kaine and other establishment Democrats react to the primary victories of three "radical left" candidates in New York City backed by Zohran Mamdani. While Donald Trump characterizes the winners as "hardcore godless communists," the candidates defend their platform as pragmatic democratic socialism focused on working-class needs. A specific claim regarding the repair of 165,000 potholes in New York City is scrutinized for its statistical plausibility.

The modern UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) disclosure movement is criticized as "falling apart" following underwhelming reports. The hosts mock a New York Times-linked group of "insiders" who claim to have started the push. Discussion focuses on recent NASA photos from the Apollo era showing anomalous objects above the moon, though skeptics argue the lack of high-fidelity video and the focus on "stripping metadata" suggests a lack of substantive evidence.

A discussion regarding New York City focuses on the impact of migration and the changing atmosphere of Canal Street. Memories of buying high-quality counterfeit Rolex watches are contrasted with current reports from independent journalist Nick Shirley. A "Nick Shirley law" in California is mentioned as a measure to prevent journalists from exposing certain migrant-run operations.

The 2026 World Cup serves as a primary focus as the tournament kicks off, with specific attention on the historical performance of the Netherlands and the United States. Discussion shifts to the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks set a record for the largest comeback in finals history by overcoming a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs.

New York Democrats have passed legislation to replace the terms "mother" and "father" with "gestating parent" and "non-gestating parent" in state law. The bill, awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, aims to make family court and education laws more inclusive, though critics mock the linguistic shift.

Public records confirm Peter Thiel is married to Matt Danzisen and has two daughters born via surrogacy. Meanwhile, in New York City, a new campaign called "Fix The City" aims to seize property from negligent landlords. The city plans to transfer ownership of these buildings to community land trusts, non-profits, or tenants, a move described as a socialist policy.

Chicago officials propose charging parents of minors arrested during teen takeovers with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a misdemeanor carrying potential jail time. The hosts compare modern "takeovers" to historical gang "rumbles" at the Alameda County Fair in the 1960s. They argue that while the behavior isn't new, social media has amplified the scale and visibility of these events.

New York City Mayor Mamdani meets with banking executives, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, to address concerns over his "tax-the-rich" agenda. Dimon warns that socialist economic schemes are driving wealth and businesses out of New York to states like Texas. The hosts note that JPMorgan now has more employees in Texas than in New York.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is utilizing Twitch and podcasts to bypass traditional media and connect directly with voters. The strategy, compared to FDR's fireside chats and Fiorello LaGuardia's radio broadcasts, involves "relatable" content and answering questions about city budgets and personal interests. The hosts discuss the trend of politicians using social media to circumvent pointed questions from reporters.

Tucker Carlson was interviewed by a New York Times reporter who challenged his claims regarding "treachery" against J.D. Vance. Carlson attributed the opposition to neoconservative figures around Marco Rubio but struggled to provide specific names when pressed. The exchange is characterized as a rare instance of a Beltway insider being held accountable for dinner-party rhetoric.

The New York Times is petitioning a federal court to unseal an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death in 2019. The note was reportedly discovered by Epstein's cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, tucked inside a graphic novel. While the DOJ has not authenticated the note, it has remained under seal in a vault as part of Tartaglione's separate criminal proceedings.

David Brooks has left The New York Times after 22 years to join The Atlantic, a move the hosts describe as joining a "left-wing rag." His final column for the Times was a 2,800-word essay on the state of the country, which critics described as rambling and poorly written. The transition marks a significant shift for the prominent conservative columnist.