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A group of congressmen has requested that the IRS and FBI investigate the Clinton Foundation for alleged "pay-to-play" operations. Separately, a DNC delegate's use of the term "little people" to describe the poor is criticized as patronizing and arrogant. This language is cited as emblematic of the condescending attitude of the Democratic elite toward the common citizen.
The program opens with news of nominations for the Podcast Awards in the People's Choice and News/Politics categories. A comparison is made between the "live-to-tape" production style used here and the post-produced methods of shows like Serial, Radio Lab, and This Week in Tech with Leo Laporte. The difficulty of managing high-quality audio and Skype integration in a live environment is highlighted as a superior form of production.
Jay-Z and Beyonce's anniversary trip to Cuba sparked a congressional inquiry into whether they violated travel restrictions. The White House deferred questions to the Treasury Department, which reportedly approved the trip under a "people-to-people" cultural exchange license. The hosts question why high-profile celebrities are granted access to Cuba for what appears to be a luxury vacation rather than a student or educational trip.
