Topic: Republic Of Texas

A humorous dispute involves the Rain Stick Authority (RSA) regarding the proper technique for using a rain stick during the show's opening. The hosts clarify that RSA stands for the Rain Stick Authority rather than the Republic of South Africa. Recent rain in Texas is attributed to the successful, albeit contested, use of the sacred instrument.

The hosts read letters from donors, including a 51-year-old father of eight who moved from California to Texas. They give a special shout-out to Jamie Gardner, a Marine who recently lost his son, and discuss the misuse of military forces in Afghanistan.