Topic: Illinois

Yar Moore and Sir Zog of Elwood contribute to the final show, with Moore becoming a "Jew Baronet" and Zog requesting a "double-up karma" for the entire community. Sir Zog reflects on the show as "lightning in a bottle" and mentions the lasting relationships formed through meetups. Eduardo Crowe also submits a handwritten note and a $500 check to true up his knighthood.

Dame Janet of Wyoming sends a sympathy card and requests the "I Love My Truck" jingle. Eli the Coffee Guy, owner of Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, reflects on his time as a "corporate spook" and how the show kept him company during his transition to business ownership. He offers a final discount code for the "No Agenda" community.

Luke Rush, a former homeschooler who knew John C. Dvorak from PC Magazine, requests the "Raven from Reseda" introduction. He expresses support for the host's transition to faith-based podcasting and "serving the kingdom." The hosts play the requested Raven jingle and offer prayers for Rush's future.

A massive derecho storm system moved from Iowa into the Chicago area, bringing hurricane-force straight-line winds and a 300-yard-wide tornado. The hosts describe the intense sound of the storm and the resulting power flickering in Illinois. Criticism is directed at ComEd and the state's infrastructure for failing to handle these increasingly frequent severe weather events.

Rumors suggest the Chicago Bears may announce a move that involves incorporating "Indiana" into the team's name as part of a new subsidy deal. The hosts discuss the political implications of Illinois politicians potentially letting the franchise leave the state. This shift would transition the team from a city-specific franchise to a broader state or regional identity.

The hosts warn that child safety laws are being used as a pretext to implement mandatory digital IDs for all internet users. They point to Illinois, where politicians have proposed taxes on social media companies based on user counts. New Mexico's Attorney General is criticized for celebrating the Meta judgment as a financial victory rather than a safety one.

The discussion shifts to laws in California and Illinois that allow children as young as 12 to hide medical records from their parents. The hosts argue this undermines the family unit and aligns with the "it takes a village" philosophy. They characterize these policies as a form of state indoctrination that encourages children to view their parents as "problematic."

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released a social media campaign attacking Donald Trump's "Save America Act," claiming it would disenfranchise tens of millions of married women whose names don't match their birth certificates. The hosts debunk these claims, noting that simple affidavits can resolve name discrepancies. They criticize Pritzker's "firehose of lies" and his characterization of election integrity measures as a threat to democracy.