3 chapters across the catalog
Northern California experiences severe air quality issues as smoke from regional wildfires creates an orange glow over San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Visibility in some areas is reported as low as a quarter of a mile, while anecdotal reports suggest even lower visibility in harder-hit zones. The atmospheric conditions are attributed to shifting winds and ongoing fire activity across the state.
Ebola Response, Liberia Military Command, Air Bridge
President Obama announced a major military escalation to combat the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, including the establishment of a command center in Liberia. Major General Darrell Williams is leading 3,000 troops to provide logistics and engineering support, including the creation of an "air bridge." The hosts speculate that the military presence may be a cover for testing experimental Ebola vaccines on soldiers.
San Francisco Air Show, Blue Angels Flight Path Observations
The hosts discuss the Blue Angels air show in San Francisco, noting the temporary flight restrictions that altered commercial flight paths over the Golden Gate Bridge. One host describes witnessing the planes from a residence in the flight path while recovering from a minor illness. Plans are mentioned for attending the final day of the event near the Presidio.
