Time: 00:00 - 01:00
Topic: Should U.S. help to evacuate Americans from Lebanon?
Guest: Debbie Schlussel, Mensa member and "One of the most provocative commentators out there"
Summary: John brings on a right-wing columnist who says that we shouldn't be helping to evacuate any of the American citizens trapped in Lebanon because they're mostly just Shiite Muslim Hezbollah sympathizers from Dearborn Michigan who aren't patriotic enough to be worthy of our time and effort.
Classic Quote: "Let me ask you this Debbie. If Israel, because I'm strongly supporting Israel clearing out Hezbollah out of Lebanon, I personally believe that most Lebanese, I would liken Lebanon now to a nice neighborhood overrun by a vicious street gang. And therefore, the government is cowed and intimidated, and the citizenry mostly lays low to maintain their safety. I think they're secretly relieved that Israel is clearing these guys out. "

Time: 01:00 - 01:30
Topic: Taxes
Guest: Grover Norquist
Summary: John talks to Grover Norquist about the "tax freedom day" for Washington State, making the claim that Washington State is 47th out of 50 states in terms of tax burden. It turns out that Washington's placement is not due to actual taxes, but due to a formula Norquist developed that supposedly includes regulatory costs such as labor laws and environmental protections.
Classic Quote 1: "The man I consider the leading grass-roots conservative in the United States is kind enough to make some time for us this afternoon. Grover Norquist, has been at the helm of Americans for Tax Reform since 1985. To the degree that conservatism has become the leading point of view in America, particularly in terms of grass-roots cooperation and activism, I credit Grover Norquist more than anyone... I've known him for a long time and I'm pleased to call him a good friend."
Classic Quote 2: "We shouldn't have to worry about Montana [2006 Senate race], that's Reagan country, but the Senator [Conrad Burns] has some personal issues there."

Time: 01:30 - 02:00
Topic: Big Republican wave coming in Washington State?
Summary: John talks about a Willamette Weekly article covering an impending Republican takeover of Oregon, and sees parallels in Washington State.