Topic: Third Party Candidates

A fire on the 21st floor of Trump Tower in Manhattan is discussed as a potential "shot across the bow" against Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The hosts compare the situation to Ross Perot's sudden exit from the 1992 race following alleged threats against his family.

Chris Matthews criticized voters who supported third-party candidates like Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, claiming they do not understand the American political system. Matthews faced backlash for referring to President Obama as having an "African guy" background and suggesting Hurricane Sandy was a positive political development.

The hosts list various third-party organizations, including the Libertarian, Green, and Constitution parties, noting their exclusion from the Commission on Presidential Debates. A clip of Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is played, where he argues that voting for a candidate one doesn't believe in is the only "wasted vote." Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak critique Johnson's vocal delivery, suggesting he sounds "wasted" during his media appearances.

Barack Obama's stance against isolationism is examined, specifically his omission of Cuba when listing countries where embargoes should end. The debate is ultimately characterized as a boring show-business product that excluded third-party candidates and lacked a definitive "moment" or story.