Topic: Shawarma

Adam Curry reports on his recent visit to the Netherlands, highlighting social tensions involving the Moroccan immigrant population. He describes the country as a "beta program" for European Union immigration policies that began in the late 1990s. Curry shares an anecdote about a friend's reluctance to drive a luxury car through Hilversum due to safety concerns.

A final list of donors for the "1313 Club" is read, including Michael Greer from Pennsylvania, who requests shawarma and Chardonnay. The hosts acknowledge producers from various locations including Las Vegas, Mount Shasta, and the Arabian Peninsula.

The European Parliament's Health Committee is considering a ban on phosphate additives in frozen kebab meat, citing links to heart disease. The move has sparked outrage in Germany and among kebab vendors who use the additives for moisture and flavor. The hosts speculate that the phosphate story may be a media distraction from the glyphosate renewal or a targeted move against Turkish food culture.