Topic: University City

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City, faces scrutiny over his 2009 Columbia University application. Mayor Eric Adams' camp accused Mamdani of fraud for identifying as African-American and Asian on the application. Mamdani, an immigrant from Uganda of South Asian descent, defended the choice as a reflection of his complex background.

Students at Columbia University established a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" to demand the university divest from companies with ties to Israel. The protests led to mass arrests and suspensions, which participants claim has only galvanized the movement. The hosts argue that these campus "struggle sessions" serve as a distraction from the underlying geopolitical and resource-driven motivations of the conflict.

The "Good News" segment features Grace Chimchak, who walked across the stage at Ferris State University with her newborn baby just days after giving birth. The story is presented as an inspiring example of motherhood and perseverance, though the hosts also critique the modern hospital trend of scheduled C-sections.

The Austin City Limits music festival features Paul McCartney as a headliner, drawing a significant millennial following. The hosts discuss the "Bernie grandpa factor" and the influence of the movie "Across the Universe" on young fans' appreciation of the Beatles. One host recounts meeting McCartney and Linda McCartney in 1984.

The hosts thank artist Martin JJ for the episode artwork and discuss the No Agenda Art Generator. A donation from a producer in University City, Missouri, mentions a local restaurant called Cheezology and a monument to elbow macaroni. The producer's note expresses concern over the "No Justice No Peace" meme being used by Al Sharpton to recruit "justice disciples" in the wake of the Michael Brown shooting.