Topic: Scary

Nina Jankowicz, dubbed "Scary Poppins," resigned from the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board following intense public scrutiny. Reports from Revolver News linked her to a NATO-funded group involved in foreign political operations. The hosts review her past "Stop Fake" news reports and predict the department will eventually return under a different name.

Stephen Reilly is knighted as "Sir Stephen of the Bighorn Basin" following a donation encouraged by his daughter and sister. The hosts play a series of jingles, including a "scary" clip from Sophia Franklin. They reflect on the show's 13-year history, noting its evolution from a "food and wine" discussion to a deep media deconstruction program.