Topic: Pseudonym

WikiLeaks documents suggest President Barack Obama used a pseudonym to communicate with Hillary Clinton on her private email server. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest admitted Obama was aware of Clinton's email address but claimed the President did not know it was a private server until it was reported in the media. Tim Kaine defended the President, suggesting Obama likely didn't think about the technical setup of the emails he received.

A listener using the pseudonym "Mike Roche" donates in memory of his father, "Santa Dave," who recently passed away. The hosts offer condolences and "love and light" to the donor. They discuss the use of humorous pseudonyms in the show's donation segments.

The host reveals the long-term use of the pseudonym "Mark Pugner" for making snide comments in online forums and news sites, dating back to a letter to Playboy in the 1970s. The "Mark Pugner" identity is offered to the public domain for listeners to use when plugging the show or criticizing mainstream media. The segment includes a search for real individuals named Mark Pugner on LinkedIn.