Topic: Washington S Birthday

President Trump hosted a massive military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, featuring tanks, historical uniforms, and robot dogs. Media coverage from the BBC and PBS highlighted that the event coincided with the President's own birthday, leading to accusations of politicizing the military. Correspondents noted that while the administration claimed high attendance, many seats on the National Mall appeared empty under overcast skies.

The hosts complete the list of individual donors, acknowledging contributions from various locations including Israel and South Carolina. They read the "birthday list," noting several listeners and family members celebrating milestones, and reiterate the importance of the "Time, Talent, and Treasure" model.

Listeners noted that Applebee's commercials are using nostalgic TV themes like "Welcome Back, Kotter," which some initially confused with the "Cheers" theme used in No Agenda meetups. The segment transitions into a long list of birthday donations for listeners across North America and Europe, including Georgia in Washington and Michael in Utah.

The hosts discuss the commercialization of American holidays, specifically President's Day, which has replaced the distinct celebrations of Washington and Lincoln's birthdays. They note that retail stores like Macy's remain open for extended sales periods, rendering the holidays "bogus" in terms of actual business closures.