3 chapters across the catalog
Mark of the Beast, Tokyo Big Sight Controversy
A donor contributing $666.66 requests a correction regarding the "Number of the Beast" vs. "Mark of the Beast." Another donor, Chris Eve, is dubbed "The Good Knight of the Tokyo Big Sight" after reporting that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is requisitioning his primary exhibition venue for the 2020 Olympics, threatening his business.
Adam Curry observes that Tokyo has become more affordable than Austin, Texas, partly due to the lack of a tipping culture. The hosts discuss the economic impact of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics, noting that real estate prices are rising while the government prepares to build new facilities rather than reusing the 1964 Olympic Stadium.
Panama Canal Expansion, LNG Exports, 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The hosts connect the widening of the Panama Canal to the U.S. strategy for exporting liquid natural gas (LNG) to Asian markets, specifically Japan. They suggest that Tokyo being awarded the 2020 Olympics will create a massive energy demand that the U.S. intends to fill. The segment also touches on the economic burden of hosting the Olympics, citing the financial collapse of Greece following the 2004 games.
