Topic: Briefcase

4 chapters across the catalog

Wide Awakes
Episode 1865 1:24:11 - 1:29:35

1865: Wide Awakes

Starlink Mini, Portable Satellite Technology

The new Starlink Mini is described as a portable, flat-panel satellite dish roughly the size of an iPad Pro. Weighing only one kilogram, the device is small enough to fit in a briefcase or be smuggled easily. Technical limitations, such as the lack of reverse DNS, are noted by network enthusiasts, but the hardware is praised for its utility in restrictive environments.

Dead Men Can't Sue
Episode 811 2:13:23 - 2:17:35

811: Dead Men Can't Sue

Vladimir Putin, John Kerry Luggage Joke in Moscow

During a meeting in Moscow, Vladimir Putin joked with Secretary of State John Kerry about Kerry carrying his own luggage off the plane, suggesting the US economy might be struggling. Kerry responded by saying he had a "surprise" in his briefcase for Putin. The hosts discuss Putin's sense of humor and share an anecdote about a magazine editor who filled his suitcase with dildos to prank airport security.

Win By Losing
Episode 727 2:29:42 - 2:32:24

727: Win By Losing

"The Briefcase" and the Rise of "Poverty Porn"

The new CBS reality show *The Briefcase* is criticized as "poverty porn" for forcing struggling families to choose between keeping $100,000 or giving it to another needy family. Critics argue the show is patronizing and exploitative, designed to make viewers feel superior to the "sad and pathetic" participants. Despite its high production value, the program is predicted to be a flop due to its offensive premise.

Battle of the Billionaires
Episode 230 1:33:34 - 1:36:32

230: Battle of the Billionaires

Rubicon TV Series, Spy Briefcase Advice

The AMC drama "Rubicon" features a scene where a character gives detailed advice on the ideal briefcase for a covert operative. The hosts debate the accuracy of this advice, with one host claiming to possess an actual "spook briefcase" that contradicts the show's description. They suggest the scene might be a form of intentional disinformation.