Topic: Post Mortem

Democratic consultants on public radio argued that the party cannot abandon its focus on systemic racism despite recent electoral losses. One strategist claimed the country is fundamentally unable to address the central issues preventing a "more perfect union." This internal debate highlights the tension between those wanting to return to economic centrism and those insisting on maintaining a focus on racial justice.

The hosts describe their "post-mortem" ritual of gossiping and critiquing the show immediately after recording. Curry admits that his listening skills have improved over time, though he still occasionally misses Dvorak's points while managing technical tasks. They also mention retiring certain sound effects, like a submarine dive sound, and the occasional error of playing the same clip in consecutive shows.

A donor using "United Federation of Planets" letterhead asks why the "We Told You So" jingle was retired. The hosts explain that their "post-mortem" meetings revealed the jingle was perceived as arrogant and annoying to the audience, potentially discouraging donations. They emphasize that the show's structure and jingle selection are carefully considered to maintain a positive relationship with the "producers" who fund the show.

Returning to the 2015 present, Dvorak thanks Curry for "putting up with his shit" during the show's early years. They reflect on Curry's past desire to quit around Episode 100 and how their relationship has matured. They also mention the "Deuce Club" and upcoming changes to their membership structures.

A brief segment features a red carpet report from the Filmfare Awards in India, highlighting the prestige of the Bollywood ceremony. This leads to a discussion about the show's production process, including "post-mortem" meetings where the hosts select titles and artwork, and the rule that they rarely speak to each other outside of the recorded program.

The hosts discuss their "post-mortem" process for evaluating show quality and read a heartfelt note from Sir John Smith in Florida regarding the state of the country. They acknowledge donations from Calgary and West Virginia before discussing an upcoming trip to Brazil.