3 chapters across the catalog
Southern California Wildfires, Ventura County and Santa Ana Winds
Southern California experienced devastating wildfires in December 2017, with dramatic footage showing flames flanking the 405 freeway. High-speed Santa Ana winds reaching 70 miles per hour acted as a blowtorch, fueling the blaze in Ventura County following a period of excessive vegetation growth. Comparisons are drawn to the previous Napa Valley fires caused by similar dry desert winds.
Executive Producer Credits, Sir Nacho, Sir Henry
The hosts read letters from high-tier donors, including Ignacio Salome (Sir Nacho) and Henry Clay. Sir Nacho discusses his decision to stop using PayPal due to their restrictive policies and shares his experience as a "Brown" person resisting Democratic party expectations. Henry Clay is elevated to the rank of Baron and Black Knight for his long-term support.
Carmageddon 2 and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 448 from Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, noting the "Carmageddon 2" closure of the 405 freeway. They transition to discussing the presidential proclamation of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which coincides with Oracle World.
