Topic: Gun Permits

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is requiring gun permit applicants to provide a doctor's note clearing them of mental health issues or addiction. Major healthcare providers like Kaiser Permanente are refusing to sign the specific letters, arguing that the law does not require doctors to make "medical clearance determinations" for firearm ownership.

Rupert Murdoch tweeted support for Ben Carson's comments regarding the Holocaust and gun ownership. Meanwhile, Rabbi Menachem Magolan in Europe has urged governments to allow special gun permits for Jews at risk of attacks. The hosts investigate Murdoch's religious background and ancestry following a discussion about his media ownership.

Basil Marceau, a Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee, is highlighted for his unconventional campaign platform. Marceau advocates for the recall of all gun permits to allow open carry, the removal of gold-fringed flags from state buildings, and the cessation of traffic stops based on Supreme Court rulings. The hosts analyze his campaign video, noting his unique rhetorical style and potential listener status.

Bloomberg reports that Goldman Sachs executives are applying for carry permits and arming themselves due to public anger against bankers. Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve is sponsoring 45-second public service announcements in movie theaters to teach consumers how to avoid credit card fees. The hosts view these PSAs as a cynical attempt by bankers to appear helpful while encouraging continued spending.