Topic: Tom Hartman

Harjeet Dosanjh and William Levenberg contribute to the show, with Levenberg celebrating his 33rd birthday. A new watch company, MegaTimeWatch.com, is promoted by a producer who took over equipment from a previous wooden watch venture. Lee Gunning from Western Australia is also recognized for his first-time donation.

An ADHD experiment created by author Tom Hartman is discussed, where participants are asked to point toward "the future" with their eyes closed. The theory suggests that neurotypical people point forward, while those with ADHD have a non-linear sense of time and may point elsewhere. This lack of linear perception is blamed for difficulties in paying bills and maintaining schedules.

A brief clip of Tom Hartman is played, followed by a discussion of Hillary Clinton's appearance at Google with Eric Schmidt. The hosts comment on the "haughty" tone of the exchange and the early positioning for the 2016 presidential election.

The concept of corporate personhood remains a central point of political leverage, though it is foundational to the American legal system's ability for entities to sue and be sued. The hosts contrast their listener-supported "value-for-value" model with mainstream media, which they claim cannot provide honest analysis of the insurance industry due to corporate sponsorship. They argue that mainstream outlets prioritize protecting the financial interests of large banks and insurers over constitutional rights.

The show concludes with a mock "radiation alert" parodying Tom Hartman and a brief mention of developing rumors regarding Hillary Clinton's health. Speculation is raised that Joe Biden may be behind the leaks about Clinton's "mysterious diseases" to clear his own path for a presidential run. The hosts sign off, promising further dissection of these topics in the next episode.

Congressman Brian Baird's efforts to stop insider trading within Congress are highlighted via a Thom Hartmann clip. The segment describes how staffers for Tom DeLay and other members of Congress reportedly engaged in day trading based on non-public information about upcoming legislation and defense contracts, a practice that remains legal for lawmakers.

The Senate approved a 1,400-page healthcare bill, which the hosts characterize as window dressing for corporate interests. They discuss a defunct 1954 Wisconsin law that once prohibited corporations from making any financial contributions to influence legislation or political candidates.

NPR's transition toward traditional advertising models is criticized following statements from their chairwoman regarding corporate underwriting. The hosts argue that commercial breaks on shows like Tom Hartman's ruin the flow of discussion and lead to self-censorship to appease sponsors.