Topic: Nor Easters

The artwork for Episode 1018, titled "Bunny Wars," features Mark Zuckerberg in a Russian military hat. A significant slowdown in listener donations is attributed to the severe "Nor'easter" storms on the East Coast, which have disrupted power and mail delivery for millions. The hosts note a "very poor showing" of only 19 donations over $50, speculating that bank checks are stuck in the postal system.

A major storm system is forecast to bring heavy rain and 50 mph wind gusts to the US East Coast, from Philadelphia to Boston. Similar severe weather conditions are reported in the Netherlands, with high winds and potential flooding expected in the lowlands.

A secondary nor'easter brought snow and sleet to areas already devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Media coverage of the weather is criticized for using overly dramatic alliteration and metaphors, such as "blowing snow into Sandy's open wounds."