8 chapters across the catalog
The hosts discuss Proposition 6, a California ballot measure intended to repeal a recent gas tax increase. They criticize the way the measure is presented on the ballot, claiming the language is written by state officials to sound intentionally negative by suggesting that a "yes" vote will destroy roads and freeways.
California Gas Tax Repeal and Project Funding
A movement to repeal California's recent gas tax has gathered over a million signatures for the November ballot. Critics argue the tax funds non-essential projects like street signs in wealthy enclaves like Novato and BART car upgrades, despite the state having a budget surplus.
California Gas Taxes and San Francisco Homelessness
California recently implemented a 12-cent gasoline tax increase intended to fix crumbling infrastructure, despite previous fees being diverted to other projects. Meanwhile, massive "tent cities" continue to expand in San Francisco and Oakland, often situated in the shadow of luxury developments like the Salesforce Tower. The contrast highlights a perceived failure in state governance and resource allocation.
Porter Ranch Methane Leak, Jerry Brown State of the State
A massive, uncontrollable methane leak in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, is described as the largest environmental disaster since the BP oil spill. Despite the severity of the leak, California Governor Jerry Brown failed to mention it during his State of the State address, focusing instead on global climate agreements. The hosts discuss the health impacts on residents and the technical difficulties in capping the 8,000-foot-deep leak.
Jerry Brown's Greenhouse Gas Mandate and Dead Kennedys
California Governor Jerry Brown issues an aggressive executive order to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. The hosts play the Dead Kennedys' "California Uber Alles" to mock Brown's long political history and his recurring presidential ambitions.
Hydroxy Booster Debate, Hydrogen Fuel Technology
Curry and Dvorak reignite their debate over the "Hydroxy Booster," a device Curry claims improves gas mileage by injecting hydrogen into an engine's intake. Dvorak remains skeptical, dismissing the technology as "bull crap" and questioning the physics of creating hydrogen on-board.
Hydroxy Gas Compression and SWAT Team Coincidence
The explosion that killed Tyson Larson is attributed to the compression of hydroxy gas, also known as Brown's gas. One host shares personal experience using similar technology in a Jaguar, noting the extreme volatility of the substance. Suspicion is raised regarding the presence of a Simi Valley Police SWAT team conducting training exercises just down the street at the exact time of the fatal explosion.
Yemen Military Intervention, Joe Lieberman Preemptive War Claims
Senator Joe Lieberman and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown have signaled that Yemen is becoming a primary front in the war on terror. Lieberman argued for preemptive action in Yemen to prevent it from becoming "tomorrow's war," while Brown announced an international conference in London to discuss anti-terror programs in the region. The discussion links this military focus to the development of the Yemen Liquid Natural Gas Company and strategic energy interests.
