3 chapters across the catalog
Executive Producer Donations, De-douching and Karma
A series of high-value donations are acknowledged, including $1,000 from Janice Hall and an anonymous donor seeking "moving karma." Listeners are "de-douched" upon their first contribution, and various forms of "karma" are distributed. The segment reinforces the value-for-value model, thanking producers for their financial support following the newsletter technical failure.
The show concludes with a final round of donor thank-yous and a formal knighting ceremony for Ryan Smith, who becomes "Sir Jerry Curl." The hosts acknowledge international supporters from the UK, Canada, Holland, and Switzerland. A special mention is made of "Dame Jennifer" and her work with "Animated No Agenda," as well as a long-time listener who previously interviewed the hosts for an Israeli financial newspaper.
Freedom of Information Act and Congressional Transparency
The hosts discuss the fact that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) does not apply to Congress or the federal courts. Tom Fitton advocates for more transparency in how the House of Representatives handles administration and resources. The segment also briefly mentions Paul Ryan's stand-up routine at the Al Smith dinner.
