Topic: Obama

Alex from Bainbridge Island donates $1,234.56 to honor the benefit the show brought to his family and the "Gitmo Nation." The note praises Adam Curry's "MoFax" project and John C. Dvorak's "mensch" character. Requests include clips of Dvorak's chair squeaking and Dr. Kiki’s "it was worth it" vaccine commentary.

Secret Agent Paul provides a comprehensive "End of Show Mix" parodying Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." The lyrics recap nearly two decades of news topics covered by the show, including Kony 2012, the Arab Spring, Edward Snowden, and various political scandals. The song serves as a historical archive of the program's subject matter.

Dame Elaine, a former fencer, requests the title "Lady of Sabres" and the iconic "Obama No-No-No" jingle. She describes how the jingle once made her laugh so hard she had to stop driving. The hosts discuss the various versions of the jingle, including the "Mariachi" edit, and Elaine's 15-year history with the show.

Mitch and Whitney Copley request a "dedouche" and share how the show became a part of their family life, including meetups. They request "human resource karma" for their newborn and a potential second child. The jingle request includes a clip of Barack Obama saying "no sweat off my balls."

A clip from This Week in Tech features Jason Calacanis discussing the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and its impact on corporate political spending. The discussion touches on Elon Musk's $250 million in contributions and compares it to Netflix's $30 million deal with Barack Obama. Calacanis argues that consumers should judge tech leaders by their products rather than their political "gameplay."

Former President Barack Obama released a video message urging Americans to get involved in the "most consequential" midterm elections in history. Obama's pitch focused on the concept of hope as a call to action rather than blind optimism, encouraging voters to support Democratic candidates. The hosts analyze the tone of the video, noting its laid-back presentation and questioning its authenticity in the age of AI.

Adam Curry plays archival clips from 2009 showing the Obama White House attempting to exclude Fox News from pool coverage, claiming the network operated as a research arm for the Republican Party. The segment illustrates that tension between the executive branch and specific news outlets is a recurring theme in American politics, not unique to the Trump administration.

A discussion on CNN regarding the Save America Act brought up a historical instance of fraudulent ballot signatures used to get Barack Obama on the primary ballot in Indiana. The hosts highlight that Democratic officials went to jail for this scheme, yet the CNN anchor dismissed it as a localized "Indiana issue" rather than a broader voting integrity concern.

Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in Michigan is discussed, with the hosts noting his rhetorical similarities to Barack Obama. The segment explores the political landscape in Dearborn and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) influence. The hosts express skepticism about El-Sayed's chances in the general election against Mike Rogers.