Topic: Treat Williams

Gavin Newsom is campaigning for Governor of California, described by the hosts as a "slick operator" with a 1970s-style fashion sense. The discussion touched on his past marriage to Kimberly Guilfoyle and his current political standing. Predictions suggest that the high-speed rail scandal could negatively impact the futures of many California politicians, including Newsom.

Mitt Romney's background as a businessman is discussed, specifically the bid by his former firm, Bain Capital, to acquire Clear Channel Communications. The potential for a presidential candidate to own a massive media conglomerate is compared to the historical efforts of William Randolph Hearst.

John Dvorak discusses the appearance of political advertisements on his blog, including ads for Ann Coulter and Mitt Romney. He notes the visual similarity between Romney and actor Treat Williams, while Adam Curry shares a listener's correction regarding the "Punch the Monkey" internet ad meme.