Topic: Subconscious

The media's coverage of Michael Cohen's postponed congressional testimony is used to illustrate "whipsaws"—where a reporter's claim is followed by a clip that doesn't actually support the statement. For example, a reporter claimed Elijah Cummings warned the President about witness intimidation, but the subsequent clip only showed Cummings promising that Cohen would eventually testify.

A discussion regarding recurring songs in the subconscious leads to a mention of Jim Diamond's music and Nigel Farage. The hosts debate whether hearing specific lyrics on the radio triggers psychological guilt or simple memory recall. This brief diversion explores the mental state of the hosts during their pre-stream preparations.

During the recording, a piece of equipment falls and shatters, requiring a quick repair with a soldering iron. The hosts joke that the accident was a result of "subconscious sabotage" due to missing a "Cinco de Mayo" ritual, leading to a broader discussion on how people inadvertently sabotage themselves when they are stressed or superstitious.

Author David Brooks, in his book *The Social Animal*, explores how the subconscious mind influences human behavior and decision-making. A specific technique for accessing subconscious preferences involves flipping a coin and monitoring the immediate emotional reaction to the result. If a person feels disappointment or elation the moment the coin lands, it reveals their true desire regardless of the coin's outcome.