Topic: Stooges

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They debate the definition of the word "intransigence" after playing a clip of Hillary Clinton using the term regarding Iran. The hosts further discuss whether a specific sound effect originates from The Three Stooges, The Lone Ranger, or a Vaughn Monroe song.

A discussion ensues regarding the difficulty of installing "stooges" in the Haitian government. The hosts argue that while past attempts involved simple coups or assassinations, modern international scrutiny requires a more complex, legalistic approach involving parliamentary votes and constitutional changes to ensure long-term control.