(0:00:33) Introduction: Spencer and Justin each pick three major storylines for the new competition season.  
(0:11:25) Question of the Week!  
(0:17:28) Our guest this week is Judge David Mason of Washington University in St. Louis.  Judge Mason tells us why he is so deeply devoted to Wash U, what it’s like to compete at TYLA NTC nationals (and win) after the airline loses your luggage (including suits), and his love for singing—and how it, coupled with his grandmother’s guidance, helped give him direction in life after an incident of racial violence nearly derailed him at an early age.