Topic: Essential Workers

The Birmingham pastor agrees with Donald Trump's assessment that churches are essential, leading to media attempts to link the pastor to "white supremacy." The hosts describe a "reverse Renaissance" where belief systems are re-emerging to challenge the dominance of institutional science. They argue that the human need for belief is an essential part of life that science cannot fully replace.

Moe introduces the "Pick Three" concept for reading smaller donations, inspired by the history of number runners in the black community. A Dutch donor mentions the "Black Pete" controversy in the Netherlands. The hosts conclude the donor segment by thanking their "producers" and "essential workers" for supporting the independent program.