Topic: Sopranos

The hosts discuss the impending budget sequestration and the resulting panic within the military-industrial complex. They compare the situation to a scene from The Sopranos where a friend realizes the mob is not actually his friend when money is owed. While the media warns of dire consequences, the hosts argue that the 7% cuts are necessary and that the "fiefdoms" within the Pentagon are simply protecting their funding.

Actor Joe Pantoliano, known for his roles in The Matrix and The Sopranos, discussed his new book "Asylum" and his personal struggles with ADHD. The interview process was described as chaotic due to the actor's high energy and technical difficulties with his internet connection.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made headlines while campaigning for Meg Whitman in California. During a town hall meeting, Christie aggressively confronted a heckler, telling him to "shut up" and accusing him of dividing the country. The hosts suggest the confrontation may have been a staged "shut up slave" moment intended to bolster Christie's political image.