Topic: The Road

The hosts critique Bill Gates' reputation as a visionary, noting that his 1995 book "The Road Ahead" initially failed to mention the internet. An anecdote describes a 1990s consulting gig at Microsoft where the company struggled to understand web architecture, eventually requiring outside help to run MSNBC's chat rooms on Linux. The segment concludes that Gates' current pandemic predictions are similarly flawed.

The White House released the 2015 National Security Strategy, which emphasizes an "international order" and "rules of the road." National Security Advisor Susan Rice, referred to by the hosts as "The Twerp," outlined goals including the destruction of ISIS and the modernization of NATO. The hosts argue that the language used in the document provides a blanket authorization for military force that could be applied globally.

A review of federally proclaimed awareness months for October includes Fire Prevention Week, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The hosts critique the inclusion of National Energy Action Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The hosts review the 2009 film "The Road," describing it as a beautifully depressing story about survival after an unspecified apocalypse. They joke that global warming caused the film's collapse. The discussion shifts to "zombities" (zombie comedies) like "Zombieland" and "Shaun of the Dead," which are recommended as lighter alternatives.

Curry describes the success of the show's branding, noting that children of listeners on the road have memorized the show's jingles and slogans. He emphasizes the importance of "propagating the formula" to grow the audience. The hosts joke about the lack of signage on the RV and the "mind control" effect of their repetitive audio elements.