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A listener reports that the "Hey Siri" feature on iPhones is frequently triggered by the word "Syria" during the podcast. This is used to illustrate the security vulnerabilities of voice-activated systems. Additionally, a catamaran belonging to the Oracle America's Cup team was reportedly seized by federal marshals following a lawsuit by a sailor.
Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev, Cup Song Talent
Kira Kazantsev, representing New York but originally from Walnut Creek, California, won the Miss America 2015 pageant. Her talent performance involved playing a plastic cup while singing, a trend popularized on YouTube. The hosts note a shift in the pageant's production style, describing it as more "Miss World" in its focus on high-quality visuals and "hot" contestants.
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom took a prominent role in the America's Cup victory ceremony in San Francisco. The hosts criticize Newsom's "political" persona and his claim of an "old saying in San Francisco" that they believe he fabricated. The segment highlights Newsom's perceived ambition and his history of personal scandals.
