Topic: Staples Center

A classic clip of CBS reporter Serene Branson suffering a verbal "glitch" during a live broadcast at the Staples Center is revisited. The hosts speculate that such incidents may be the result of directed energy weapons (DEWs) being tested on media personalities. The segment notes that while energy weapons are now associated with "Havana Syndrome," they were a topic of discussion on the show over a decade ago.

An anecdote from a dinner with an LAPD sergeant reveals that officers have received no formal training on identifying valid medical marijuana licenses. The story transitions to a first-time experience at a Los Angeles Lakers game, focusing on the high-production entertainment and merchandising at the Staples Center.