Topic: Sports Junk

New Executive Producers, including "Sports Junk" (P. Dilley), are acknowledged for their significant contributions. The hosts discuss the "value-for-value" model, contrasting it with the NPR or advertising-supported models. They express gratitude for the independence provided by direct listener support, which allows them to avoid corporate meetings and maintain an authentic tone.

Rich Leiter, a law library professor from Lincoln, Nebraska, and "Sports Junk" are knighted after contributing over $1,000 to the show. Sir Rich Leiter is named "Lord of the Law Library." The ceremony includes the traditional "de-douching" of several of Leiter's friends and a shout-out to his wife, Wendy.