Topic: Altadena

By Tuesday evening of the LA fires, all firefighting aircraft were grounded due to dangerous wind conditions, leaving ground crews without aerial support. Communications from the Eaton Fire near Altadena showed that hydrants were going dry by early Wednesday morning, catching first responders by surprise. The loss of water pressure forced crews to perform triage, choosing which homes to attempt to save with limited resources.

Climate scientist Peter Kalmus discussed his decision to move his family from Altadena, California, to North Carolina to escape the threat of wildfires. However, he noted that no location is truly safe from climate change, referencing the impact of Hurricane Helene on his new home. The segment highlights the concept of climate migration and the perceived inevitability of environmental disasters regardless of geography.

Sir Isaac of Altadena is named the "Baron of Altadena" after a donation of $766.33. He encourages the hosts to bring back more "second half of the show" content, specifically regarding alien sightings and government documentation. The segment includes a discussion of the geography of the Los Angeles foothills and various jingle requests.

The final knighting ceremony for Episode 999 includes peerage upgrades for Sir Roag (Baron of the Palouse) and Sir Isaac (Baron of Altadena). The hosts announce the birth of Michalina Gardner and read a list of birthdays. The segment concludes with the traditional "Hookers and Blow" style list of rewards for the new knights and a reminder to pick up rings at NoAgendaNation.com.

Sir Isaac of Altadena requests a title change to Baronet and asks for an Al Sharpton jingle. Karen Samuel from Colorado Springs donates to become a Dame, requesting holiday karma for all listeners. The hosts discuss the "feet in the air" sexual reference in their standard sign-off that many listeners have recently noticed.