S5·E183 Gabriel Byrne, John Witherspoon, Tricky & P.J. Harvey

Episode recap

This episode of Late Show with David Letterman features a segment where the host presents a list of the "Top Ten Cool Ways the Government Could Spend $63 Billion." Following this, the show delves into an investigation by WCBS reporter David Diaz, who scrutinizes the lack of effort put into the long-running comedy piece.

The investigation involves interviews with several individuals, including Gerard, Biff, Richard Jewell, and FBI Agent Fox Mulder. Despite these interviews, the mystery surrounding the comedy piece remains unsolved. The episode's focus on this investigation and the subsequent interviews with the individuals involved provides a unique look into the show's approach to comedy and its exploration of real-world issues.