3 chapters across the catalog
Boston Bombing Response and Public Resilience Claims
The hosts challenge President Obama's Tonight Show comments regarding the resilience of Boston citizens following the marathon bombing. They argue that the city was effectively shut down by a massive law enforcement manhunt, contradicting the narrative that the public refused to be intimidated or "shut down" by the event.
School Lockdown Procedures, Secret Windows and Cameras
Listeners share stories of intense school lockdown drills, including one in New Jersey where students were told they were being monitored through "secret windows." These drills often involve police presence and are criticized for traumatizing children under the guise of safety.
Boston Lockdown, Economic Impact and Domestic Terrorism Comparison
The analysis covers the unprecedented lockdown of Boston and the resulting financial damage, estimated by Richard Clark at $350 million. The hosts contrast the massive federal response to the two bombing suspects with the ongoing violence attributed to Mexican gangs and the "M5 group" in California and Richmond. They suggest the media was disappointed that the suspects did not fit a specific domestic political profile.
