5 chapters across the catalog
The U.S. State Department and Secretary of State Antony Blinken issue warnings that Vladimir Putin may be preparing to use chemical weapons in Ukraine. The hosts observe a rhetorical shift in media coverage where previous discussions regarding biological laboratories are being replaced by warnings of imminent chemical warfare.
The Netflix series "Designated Survivor" features a season three plotline involving a bio-weapon designed by a Republican strategist to target and sterilize minority populations. This narrative is identified as a variation of an old science fiction trope previously seen in "Stargate SG-1." The show's portrayal of political corruption is viewed as a tool for demeaning the Republican Party through popular entertainment.
2014 Predictions, Apple Stock, Bio-Weapon Accident
The hosts offer several predictions for 2014, including a significant decline in Apple's stock following a poor product rollout. Other forecasts include an accidental bio-weapon release from a space station, a major rupture of the San Andreas Fault, and the invasion of Turkey. These predictions range from technological shifts to global geopolitical catastrophes.
The Washington Post reports federal concerns regarding a rogue manufacturer of botulinum toxin in Chechnya. The hosts discuss the potential for the raw material used in Botox to be diverted for use as a biological weapon.
A new media "meme" warns of a likely biological weapon attack by the year 2013. The hosts analyze a report from Senators Graham and Talent suggesting that the risk of a mass-casualty event is increasing due to the accessibility of biological materials.
