In Episode 401, Ken and Dave discuss the University of Michigan debacle, raiding tankers, special elections abound in Georgia, a cheat under the Gold Dome, Trump going after Fulton, losing jobs, ending subsidies, and Indiana asserting sovereignty.

• The hosts discuss the firing and subsequent criminal charges against the **University of Michigan head football coach, who lost up to $30 million after being terminated with cause.
• The coach faced felony third-degree home invasion and misdemeanor stalking charges following an affair with his executive assistant.
• Rules for "cheating" were laid out, emphasizing the coach broke cardinal rules by cheating locally and with someone who had less to lose.

• State Senator John Kennedy resigned immediately from his seat to focus on his Lieutenant Governor campaign, leaving his district without representation until a special election winner is sworn in.
• A Democrat won a special election in House District 121 (Athens area), a seat that Donald Trump won by 12 points, signaling a potential struggle for Republicans in close races.
• The impending resignation of Marjorie Taylor Green (MTG) is creating a confusing and expensive series of special elections, runoffs, and primaries in Northwest Georgia.
• State Representative Sharon Henderson (Covington Democrat) was indicted for allegedly collecting nearly $18,000 in illegal unemployment benefits during the COVID era.
• The show notes that more legislators are expected to face charges for similar unemployment fraud.
• Donald Trump is suing Fulton County to acquire voter records from the 2020 election, a move seen as benefiting candidates like Bert Jones.
• The discussion covered the subpoena issued to Fanny Willis and the defense strategy employed by her attorney, Roy Barnes.

• The hosts discuss the escalation of conflict in Venezuela after the Trump administration seized an oil tanker carrying sanctioned crude oil worth $66 million.
• Indiana Republicans rebuffed President Trump's demand to redraw their congressional map to favor Republicans, citing concerns about timing and presidential interference in state governance.

• Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that official job hiring statistics may have been overstated by up to 60,000 jobs a month, indicating the economy might be contracting due to technology and automation.
• The temporary Obamacare tax subsidies implemented during COVID are set to expire on December 31st, potentially doubling or tripling premiums for some consumers.
• The hosts noted the difficulty for Republicans in messaging the end of the temporary "free" subsidies.

• The Atlanta Falcons achieved a narrow road win against Tampa Bay, with Kyle Pitts having an exceptional performance.
• Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was forced to apologize after referencing the controversial childhood game "smear the queer" in a post-game interview.
• Debate over the potential move of the annual **Florida vs. Georgia game** from Jacksonville to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

• Joy Reid was named "The Mule" for claiming that the popular Christmas song "Jingle Bells" is racist due to its history and use in minstrel shows.

In Episode 400, Ken and Dave discuss SCO)TUS taking up the Fourteenth Amendment, Somali fraud, double tapping boats, an upcoming execution in Georgia, the worst congressional candidate, tiny cars, and the DC bomber.

• Discussion of Championship Saturday and the potential for Alabama to beat Georgia in the SEC title game, affecting playoff standings.
• The devaluation of college bowls due to the playoff system.
• Deion Sanders received a major salary raise at Colorado despite the team running a deficit and the lack of on-field results.
• Florida (UF) poached Georgia Tech's Offensive Coordinator Buster Faulner, a move viewed as a necessary career stepping stone for Faulner.

• Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green (MTG) attended a public hearing to oppose a proposed bio energy plant in her district, while simultaneously skipping congressional votes.
• Trump's "unforced errors": removing free entry to national parks on **MLK Day and Juneteenth**, replacing them with free entry on his birthday (June 14th), and naming the National Peace Institute after himself. The hosts suggest this behavior harms the Republican party.
• Birthright Citizenship Case at SCOTUS: The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," which currently allows "tourism babies" (babies born in the US to non-resident parents) to gain citizenship.
• Trump approved Tiny Cars for manufacturing in the US, following a visit to Korea. This move challenges EPA regulations that previously restricted smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles.

• Somali Fraud Scandal: Allegations of massive welfare, healthcare, and SBA fraud (potentially billions of dollars) in Minnesota, tied to the state's generous welfare system.
• This fraud reportedly has ties to a political network close to Ilhan Omar and involves state funds meant for school children's meals being pocketed, with money allegedly sent to Somali warlords.
• The "Tap It Twice" Incident: Debate over the Navy Admiral's order for a second drone strike on a disabled Venezuelan drug boat with two survivors clinging to the wreckage. The hosts argue the second strike was permissible under the mission objectives to disable the vehicle.

• Georgia Execution ("The Hot Shot"): A man convicted of the 2003 murders of two real estate agents (Lorie Brown and Cindy Williams) in a Cobb County model home is set for execution on the 17th, concluding a 22-year legal battle.
• Savannah Watershed Tax: The city proposed a new tax based on the square footage of non-permeable areas (roofs, driveways) on private property.
• A gun was found in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Cobb County during a school play, leading to parental panic and discussion of how often firearms are accidentally left behind by concealed carriers.

• Democrat Aftyn Behn lost a special election for a Tennessee congressional seat by only nine points in a district Donald Trump won by 22 points. Bane was heavily criticized for being a "nasty woman" who campaigned against Nashville culture and country music.
• The Would-Be DC Bomber: An individual named Brian Cole Jr. was finally arrested for placing viable pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC buildings nearly five years ago. The suspect is described as an anarchist, with speculation that the arrest was delayed as he did not fit the initial media narrative of a white, pro-Trump extremist.

In Episode 399, Ken and Dave discuss, Fulton County dropping the Trump charges, the DC shooting, a judge interfering with high school football, the Virginia football coach on the run, Campbell's soup is for poor people, Coke's fake Johnny Cash song, Margorie Taylor Greene flies off the handle, and who will take the soon to be open 14th congressional seat.