Topic: Scrooged

The hosts discuss the 1988 film *Scrooged* starring Bill Murray, focusing on a scene where a television executive creates a terrifying promo to scare viewers into watching a Christmas special. They observe that the fictional 1988 promo, which used imagery of terrorism and drugs to drive ratings, has become the standard operating procedure for modern cable news networks like CNN and Fox News.

John Dvorak advocates for delaying Christmas celebrations until after December 25th to take advantage of "Boxing Day" sales and avoid the holiday rush. Adam Curry discusses his plans to travel to Chicago to visit his wife's large family, anticipating a gathering dominated by women. They debate the merits of being a "Scrooge" by prioritizing discounts over traditional timing.

Eric Holder refuses to commit to providing personal emails related to the Fast and Furious investigation, citing Department of Justice tradition. The hosts mock an aide whispering in Holder's ear, comparing him to the "Beagle Boys" from Scrooge McDuck comics. They also explore the "Clean Hands Doctrine," a legal principle regarding unfair conduct, in the context of Holder's refusal to be transparent.

A review of the 1988 film "Scrooged" starring Bill Murray highlights a scene where a television executive uses terrifying promos to scare audiences into watching a Christmas special. The imagery of exploding airplanes and drug use in the fictional 1988 promo is compared to the modern news cycles of CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. The segment notes how satirical fear-mongering from the 1980s has become a reality in contemporary media.