Topic: Tom Donilon

Susan Rice's appointment as National Security Advisor is discussed, with the hosts critiquing her speaking style and "stilted" communication. They suggest she may have been responsible for the president's missing script earlier in the day. A listener in the chat room points out a potential Freudian slip in the president's speech regarding trust.

President Obama announced that General Jim Jones will step down as National Security Advisor, to be replaced by his deputy, Tom Donilon. The hosts scrutinize Donilon's background as a former executive at Fannie Mae and a registered lobbyist, characterizing him as a "total spook" and criticizing the media for ignoring the appointment.