At the top of the show, WTD wades into cultural and political deep waters while discussing the Super Bowl.  He doesn’t understand why the New York Times turns everything into a racial topic.  Are there really two black QBs squaring off in this year’s big game, and should we care?

Also, the global economy may be nearing a recession, and the US fourth quarter GDP print is not all it’s cracked up to be when you look at the final month of December.

Finally, the do’s and don’ts of Hoi An, Vietnam.  This is a great way to start a trip to Vietnam, as the town has the tourism game completely dialed in, and you won’t get any cultural shocks.  There are plenty of mini doses of cultural and historical significance that is sure to please the entire family.

A quick note on the book about Vietnam his dad finally completed before his death.  James’s brother found all the materials, and they are going to try and publish what is sure to be a very interesting book.

John R. Olsen book synopsis link.

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