Topic: Ryan M Scott

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about the financial lifeblood of transnational terrorism. During his remarks, he referenced a February 2024 assassination attempt against him by an activist named Ryan English. English was arrested at the Capitol with materials for a Molotov cocktail, though the hosts mock the effectiveness of using vodka as an accelerant.

A final list of associate executive producers is read, including James Scott, Ryan Tierney, and Paige Holland. Jason Hutchinson is "de-douched" following his contribution, and the hosts thank the 35 total donors who supported the episode during the "dog days of summer."

The "Value for Value" funding model is explained, emphasizing listener support over traditional advertising. Significant donations from producers like Don Tommaso DiToronto and Seronymous of Dog Patch are acknowledged, alongside a discussion of a Toronto meetup. Ryan M. Scott is thanked for the episode artwork, and the segment concludes with a call for more listeners to "chip in" to sustain the show.

The Idaho House Education Committee voted to delete certain science standards that linked air pollution directly to fossil fuels, favoring a curriculum that encourages student inquiry. Representative Scott Sime argued that standards should not stifle scientific discovery, even if students reach unconventional conclusions. Critics in the media portrayed this move as an attempt to "water down" science education and humiliate the legislators involved.