Topic: War Zone

The host disputes the libertarian principle that "taxation is theft," viewing it instead as a social contract necessary to maintain the basic structure of society and avoid a "full-scale war zone." However, he criticizes the lack of public control over how tax funds are allocated. He suggests that citizens would be more willing to contribute if they could choose the categories for their 15% contribution, rather than having no say in the government's spending.

Jimmy Dore argues that a Hillary Clinton presidency would have led to World War III due to her proposed "no-fly zone" in Syria. The panel discusses how the public is being "conditioned" for war through constant media coverage of gunfire. They also joke about the frequent helicopter activity over their homes in Pasadena and West LA.