4 chapters across the catalog
Riot Control Technology, The "Goo" and Acoustic Weapons
A discussion of modern riot control technology questions why advanced tools like acoustic weapons or "sticky foam" (the goo) are not being utilized by police. References are made to the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle and the various high-tech non-lethal options that have been promised but remain absent from current street deployments.
Paul Klipsch, Acoustic Weapons and Subharmonic Frequencies
The conversation turns to Paul Klipsch and his experimental work with massive horns for the US government during World War II. Heil describes a 40-foot horn designed as a potential weapon that could produce inaudible subharmonic frequencies to disorient people. He reflects on Klipsch's mentorship and the legacy of his prototypes stored in Hope, Arkansas.
LRAD Sound Devices and Chicago Summit Protests
The Chicago Police Department has acquired Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD) for use during upcoming summits. While police frame the devices as "communication tools" for clear messaging, the hosts highlight their history of causing permanent hearing loss when used as acoustic weapons against protesters in Pittsburgh. Democracy Now! and local Chicago news reports are compared for their differing portrayals of the technology.
G20 Pittsburgh, Acoustic Weapons, and Rainbow Children
During the G20 summit in Pittsburgh, police utilized a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) sound cannon to disperse protesters, marking a significant use of acoustic weaponry on American citizens. The summit is criticized for its messaging regarding a global economic unit. The show concludes with a lighthearted discussion about "rainbow children" and the importance of positive thinking amidst societal decay.
