Topic: Ams

The CES 2025 tech show in Las Vegas featured innovations such as Xreal augmented reality glasses and LG's "Affectionate Intelligence" branding. Musician Will.i.am presented AI-tuned speakers with personalized DJ features. The hosts criticize these products as redundant or over-engineered, specifically questioning the utility of hovering phone screens in space.

The "Keep AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act" is discussed in the context of electric vehicles causing electromagnetic interference with AM signals. Republican FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has criticized the expedited approval of the Soros-Odyssey deal, claiming it bypasses normal review processes for foreign ownership. The debate centers on whether the preservation of AM radio is a matter of public safety or a political effort to protect conservative talk radio reach.

Matt Walsh's satirical documentary *Am I Racist?* has earned nearly $5 million in its first two weeks of theatrical release. The film features Walsh in disguise as he interviews DEI consultants, including Robin DiAngelo, who was reportedly paid $15,000 for her appearance. The movie uses humor to critique the diversity, equity, and inclusion industry and its financial motivations.

The hosts revisit the Pan Am 103 bombing, alleging it was a CIA drug-running operation rather than a Libyan terrorist act. They predict that "new evidence" will be manufactured to link the bombing to Iran or Lebanon to justify future military action as part of the "Path to Persia" strategy.

A historical review of the 2001 anthrax attacks suggests the Ames strain originated from the CIA lab at Fort Detrick. The narrative posits that the attacks targeted Senators Tom Daschle and Patrick Leahy to remove obstacles to the Patriot Act and accelerate bioweapons funding.

The removal of AM radio from new electric vehicles due to electromagnetic interference is discussed as a loss for traditional broadcasting. The hosts then play a clip of Anthony Fauci discussing "P3CO" (Potential Pandemic Preparedness Care and Oversight), which they interpret as a bureaucratic scheme to continue gain-of-function research under a different name. They link this to Kennedy's earlier claims about lab escapes and lack of oversight.

One of the hosts describes a recent experience flying a Navy T-45 jet simulator at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi. The high-tech simulator featured a 270-degree screen and realistic cockpit feedback. Despite being a licensed pilot, the host struggled to land on a virtual aircraft carrier, highlighting the difficulty of naval aviation.

A theory from Richard Hoagland on Coast to Coast AM suggests that the January 6th hearings are a distraction from reports that China's space agency picked up intelligent extraterrestrial signals. The lack of response from the SETI Institute is noted.

A two-and-a-half-hour walking tour of Charleston led by David Gwynn Vaughan highlights the city's architecture and the site of the 2015 AME Church shooting. The summary reflects on President Barack Obama's visit to the church and his performance of "Amazing Grace," noting the local community's desire to handle the tragedy internally without outside political interference.

The hosts review the artwork for episode 1442, titled "Slime Mold," created by the artist Nestworks. The discussion covers the artist's use of a "tag" signature and transitions into nostalgia for the Pan Am airline logo and the "Value for Value" model of show support.

The technical details of Glenn Beck's studio are revisited, specifically identifying his white microphones as custom Lewitt models. The hosts discuss the history of Rush Limbaugh's gold-plated microphone and share tips for listening to AM talk radio without commercials. The segment highlights the "art of noise gating" required for high-quality remote broadcasting.

Dr. Michael Osterholm reported that six conservative AM radio talk show hosts who were vocal critics of his policies have recently died from COVID-19. The discussion questions the health status and comorbidities of these specific media personalities. Efforts to verify the identities of these six individuals via search engines are mentioned during the segment.

Former news reporter Allison Morrow praises Adam Curry's audio quality, describing it as the "voice of God." Curry explains that his sound is achieved through techniques learned from old-fashioned AM radio processing, which emphasizes bandwidth efficiency. He directs aspiring podcasters to his website for free access to his specific equipment settings.

The hosts debate the changing nature of journalism, arguing that the suppression of "kooks" or alternative viewpoints is a violation of free speech principles. They express concern that the push to eliminate "misinformation" on cable will eventually target AM radio and podcasting.

Adam Curry's recent appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast has brought a new "media tribe" of donors to the show. Curry discusses the overlap between the two audiences and his desire to appear on "Coast to Coast AM" to talk about flying saucers. The segment includes listener notes regarding potential knighthood names and family rivalries.

The hosts praise a podcaster named Frank from the "Quite Frankly" show for his excellent microphone technique and "everyman philosophy." They describe him as a "chatterbox" who would excel in modern AM talk radio, comparing his ability to fill time to that of Rush Limbaugh. The segment serves as a cross-promotion for independent media creators.

Nigel Farage criticized Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary for threatening to ground flights to persuade British voters that they were lied to about Brexit. Farage called O'Leary's comments "disgusting" and noted his shift from calling the EU an "evil empire" to supporting the project. The segment also noted the cultural significance of AM radio (the "wireless") in the UK and U.S. for political talk.

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo sat down for an hour-long interview with George Knapp to discuss the Route 91 shooting. Lombardo addressed theories that shooter Stephen Paddock was a "spook," describing him as "nondescript" and "vanilla" but ultimately denying he was a federal asset. The choice of interviewer, who also hosts Coast to Coast AM, is noted as an attempt to reach the conspiracy-minded audience.

A Vanity Fair article by James Wolcott explores the concept of the "alt-left," naming figures like Mark Ames, Michael Tracy, and Jeremy Scahill. Representative Tulsi Gabbard is identified as a "political darling" of this movement. The discussion highlights the exhaustion caused by the rapid conflation of terms like Nazi, KKK, white nationalist, and alt-right in current public discourse.

A listener reported hearing No Agenda on an AM radio station in Vermont, prompting a discussion about distributing "bleeped" versions of the show to small stations with airtime to fill. The hosts also mention the return of Radio Mi Amigo on shortwave, which could potentially broadcast the show across Europe and the U.S.