Topic: Active Denial

China is reportedly investing $400 billion in 5G infrastructure, leading to a geopolitical race for dominance in the wireless sector. Concerns are raised about the potential for Chinese-made Huawei and ZTE equipment to be used for surveillance or as a "kill switch." The segment compares 5G frequencies to military "millimeter wave" weapons, such as the Active Denial System, which uses high-power radio frequency to cause a burning sensation on the skin.

CNN's Erin Burnett reported on a Russian "zombie gun" capable of mind control, though the hosts express skepticism regarding the timing of the report near April Fools' Day. The discussion shifts to the American military's Active Denial System, a directed energy weapon designed for crowd control by heating the skin. The hosts compare the two technologies and the ethics of non-lethal weaponry.

NPR reports on the deployment of a Raytheon-built "ray gun" at the Pitches Detention Center in Los Angeles County. The non-lethal weapon uses millimeter waves to create an intense burning sensation on the skin to subdue rioting inmates. Media members, including an Estrella TV reporter, volunteered to be blasted by the device to demonstrate its effects.