Ep. 393 Matt Lowe fills in while Ken takes his wife to wine country this week. They discuss Don Lemon tells Liberals to arm themselves, Katie Porter's temper, locking up an illegal immigrant cop, "Let's Go Brandon" shirts, male gaze, an escapee in Columbus Day, George Santos gets out of prison, and Epstein's flight manifests.
Headlines & High Finance
- Epstein Flight Manifest: The names are out! Dave and Matt scroll through 118 pages, noting high-profile passengers including Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz, and Donald Trump (accompanied by his wife and daughter on a trip in the mid-90s).
- Political Backflips: The crew discusses Don Lemon, a self-described liberal, advocating for citizens—specifically black and brown people—to legally arm themselves to resist government overreach (like ICE raids), claiming this is the exact purpose of the Second Amendment.
- Katie Porter Rage: Democratic Representative Katie Porter is scrutinized for screaming "Get out of my effing shot" and dealing with accusations of abusive behavior toward her staff as she runs for Governor of California.
- George Santos Commuted: George Santos' sentence for wire fraud and identity theft was commuted, sparking discussion about his personality and legal troubles in the U.S. and Brazil.
Sports, Status & Shopping
- Gators Coaching Hot Seat: Speculation mounts over whether the Florida Gators will fire coach Billy Napier during their upcoming bye week, coinciding with the Florida-Georgia game tradition.
- The Birkin Bag Bandit: Matt shares the shock of his eight-year-old, self-proclaimed "bougiest kid," asking for a $100,000 Birkin bag for Christmas after previously requesting a Louis Vuitton bag.
- Life in the Fast Lane: Dave ribs Matt about his wife's transformation into a luxury traveler, refusing to fly anywhere without first class seats and Sky Club access following a vacation together.
- JD Pritsker's Winnings: Illinois Governor JD Pritsker disclosed over a million dollars in gambling winnings on his tax returns, which he lightheartedly attributed to "a good day at the casino."
Controversies & Chaos
- ICE Arrests Officer: A police officer in Hover Park, Illinois, originally from Montenegro, was arrested by ICE after it was discovered he overstayed his tourist visa from 2015.
- GDC Trouble: Discussion on the ongoing problems within the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), including inmates walking off work details (like a recent case in Carol County) and high levels of corruption involving cash exchanged in fast-food bags.
- Let's Go Brandon Ban: A Federal Court of Appeals upheld a Michigan high school's ban on "Let's Go Brandon" shirts, a decision the hosts believe the school will regret for drawing more attention to the protest slogan.
- The Male Gaze is Back: The hosts react to CNN's declaration that the "male gaze" has returned, connecting it to Victoria's Secret returning to hot models and the cultural response to figures like Sydney Sweeney.
- Portland Nude Bike Protest: Matt and Dave discuss the bizarre World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, held to protest pollution and raise awareness for cyclist vulnerability, but mostly serving as a shocking display against the National Guard.
- Ambler Road Project: Matt's closing thoughts focus on the federal Ambler Road project in Alaska, which he urges listeners to oppose due to foreign entities being slated to drill oil for shipment to China.
