Jay and I reluctantly leave music behind this week (well, not entirely) to discuss the president’s self-indulgence regarding relations with Cuba, the murder of three police officers, and the North Korean tantrum, among other topics. The contrast between the behavior of Tea Party protesters and those upset by the police is exceeded only perhaps by the difference in the way the press reports on them. We consider these and other matters including the Marco Rubio/Rand Paul confrontation, Jeb Bush’s run, and (surprise!) the Chinese award to Fidel Castro of their Confusius Peace Prize. The podcast closes with two cello moments — a bit of unfinished business from our gala 100th podcast. Do join us.