Topic: Kevin Johnson

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson attributes store shortages to the rapid "re-opening" of the economy. However, an anonymous producer with a relative at Starbucks claims the company is frequently out of cold cups, straws, and syrups, forcing them to use generic grocery store alternatives.

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson addressed shortages of cups and breakfast sandwiches, citing the "elasticity" of the supply chain. The hosts discuss a broader labor shortage in the service industry, suggesting that government stimulus and unemployment benefits (referred to as "Biden money") are discouraging workers from returning to jobs like baking.

The show acknowledges its primary financial supporters under the value-for-value model. Executive Producers David E. West, Nick Balson, and Kevin Johnson are thanked for their significant contributions. The segment includes a birthday tribute to David West's wife and a request for "jobs karma" for the community. Kevin Johnson is officially nominated for knighthood for his support of the program.

The show concludes its financial segment by thanking donors from Pennsylvania, Australia, and California. Kevin Johnson is officially knighted as "Sir Johnson, Defender of the Blue Line" for his $1,000 contribution. The hosts reiterate the importance of the value-for-value model and encourage listeners to support the program through subscriptions and direct donations to maintain the show's independence.

John Johnson Jr., Donna Bertram, and Kevin Webb were officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for their $1,000 contributions. The hosts announced that the current style of knight rings will soon be replaced by dog tags or pins.