Topic: 1934

Adam Curry jokingly "notifies" John C. Dvorak that his amateur radio license has expired, citing FCC regulations and the Communications Act of 1934. The segment features a musical montage about Dvorak's "unlicensed" status and the potential for him to forget to renew it over the next two years. Dvorak defends his knowledge of the hobby while the audio incorporates clips of CB and ham radio chatter.

A formal notice is issued regarding the expiration of an amateur radio license under FCC regulations. The license holder is informed that as of November 2020, they are no longer authorized to operate certain equipment, though a two-year leeway period is noted. There is a suggestion to pursue a general class license to utilize more advanced radio rigs.

The hosts explore the origins and usage of the term "hissy fit," noting its first recorded appearance around 1934. They debate the redundancy of the word "fit" and suggest that "hissy" alone should suffice to describe an adult tantrum. The discussion highlights how the term has evolved from regional slang to a common descriptor for outbursts of temper.

President Obama's proposal includes a ban on "paid prioritization" and a request for the FCC to treat broadband as a public utility. Senator Ted Cruz famously labeled net neutrality as "Obamacare for the internet," a sentiment the hosts echo while criticizing the potential for government overreach.

A 1934 document from Congressman Louis T. McFadden is discussed, which characterizes the Federal Reserve as an international super-state designed to enslave the American public through debt. McFadden's speech to Congress argued that the Fed is a private banking system rather than a government agency. The hosts highlight his claims that the system was designed to funnel American wealth to international interests.