Topic: Zinc Pennies

The show acknowledged donations from various small businesses, including Coffee King and Nolacheck's Meats in Wisconsin. A discussion on currency arose after a producer sent a cash donation including old zinc pennies, leading to a debate on the value and composition of modern U.S. coinage. The hosts encouraged listeners to support the "Value for Value" model to keep the show independent of corporate advertising.

The United States Mint has produced pennies primarily from zinc with a copper plating since 1983. A pre-1983 copper penny is estimated to be worth two cents as scrap metal, leading to a discussion on the rising costs of metal and the potential for wooden nickels.