6 chapters across the catalog
Governor Andrew Cuomo "Love Gov" Interview
Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed his "Love Gov" nickname and his working relationship with President Trump during a press conference. Cuomo emphasized that despite their past political differences, cooperation between the state and federal governments was essential for the people of New York. He stated that the focus must remain on the collective effort rather than personality or ego.
Found Money, State Treasuries, and Executive Producers
A donation from "Sir Poopin Sucker" leads to a discussion about recovering unclaimed property from state governments via USA.gov. The hosts share personal stories of finding hundreds of dollars in stagnant accounts and encourage listeners to do the same.
North American Union, State Department Passport Card
The U.S. State Department's "Passport Card" is identified by the hosts as a precursor to a North American Union ID. While the card is marketed as a convenient way to travel to Canada and Mexico by land or sea, the hosts argue it is the first step toward a unified regional citizenship.
Foreign Assistance Dashboard Failure and State Department Spending
Hillary Clinton promoted a new "Foreign Assistance Dashboard" website intended to provide transparency for government spending. However, the hosts discover during the broadcast that the URL foreignassistance.gov is non-functional and leads to a "server not found" error. They question Clinton's claims regarding the percentage of the US budget allocated to foreign development.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice calls for the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, stating he has lost legitimacy. The hosts analyze Rice's rhetoric and body language during press briefings, noting the difficulty of navigating the official United Nations website. They suggest the focus on Syria may be a distraction from domestic issues in other nations.
Recovery.gov Drupal Implementation, $18 Million Website Cost
The recovery.gov website is confirmed to be running on the open-source Drupal platform. Critics question the $18 million price tag for a site built with free software, comparing it to the much lower costs of government websites in Germany. The development team defends the choice, stating Drupal allowed for rapid deployment and future scalability for dynamic data.
