Topic: Rainbow Fentanyl

School districts across the country cancel Halloween celebrations, citing concerns over "rainbow fentanyl" pills that look like candy. Officials warn that brightly colored fentanyl is an "urgent threat" to children, while some critics in the montage view the warnings as a "war on Halloween." The segment explores the intersection of drug safety concerns and the traditional holiday festivities.

The show concludes with a musical mix featuring clips of the late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and warnings about "rainbow fentanyl" appearing as Halloween candy. The DEA has issued alerts regarding brightly colored pills found in 21 states, which some school districts are using as a reason to cancel celebrations. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, heading toward their 1500th episode.

Final news items include a warning about "Rainbow Fentanyl" pills designed to look like candy and Queen Elizabeth's plan to appoint the next UK Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle due to mobility issues. The episode ends with a "National Cinema Day" promotion and a series of listener-produced music mixes deconstructing recent media clips.