Topic: North London

The hosts conducted a rapid-fire roll call of donors from across the globe, including locations in North Carolina, Ohio, Alberta, and London. Many donations were made in honor of birthdays or as tributes to family members. This segment serves as the primary "credits" for the episode, acknowledging the financial contributions of the audience that allow the show to remain ad-free and independent.

Asteroid YU 55, which is roughly the size of an aircraft carrier, is scheduled to pass Earth at a distance closer than the moon. NASA has mapped its path, and experts suggest that if it were to hit Earth, it could destroy a city the size of North London. The hosts discuss why the object will not be visible to the naked eye.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from London and Silicon Valley North, discussing new catchphrases regarding capitalism and government. The hosts exchange weather reports, noting heavy rain in California and chilly temperatures in the United Kingdom.