Topic: Burglary

Two men were arrested in Washington State for vandalizing four electrical substations over the holidays, an act that left thousands without power. While initially feared to be domestic terrorism, the suspects told investigators they knocked out the power to burglarize a business and steal from a cash register. The show concludes with a list of upcoming meetups in Denver, Oklahoma City, and Toronto.

The discussion covers reports of San Francisco residents leaving their car trunks open to deter window smashing. This is compared to 1980s Manhattan, where drivers left "no radio" signs in windows, though the hosts note that modern thieves are more interested in stealing catalytic converters.

Millie Weaver and her husband were arrested in Ohio shortly after the "Shadowgate" video was uploaded, leading to rumors of a "deep state" disappearance. However, the arrest stemmed from a domestic dispute involving Weaver's mother, Felicia McCarron. The charges include burglary, destruction of property, and domestic abuse following an altercation over documents and a smashed cell phone at the mother's residence.

The University of Washington's Center for Human Rights reports a targeted burglary after suing the CIA for documents related to the El Salvador civil war. Director Dr. Angelina Godoy states that her computer and hard drive containing sensitive research were stolen with no signs of forced entry. The hosts suggest the theft was an act of retaliation or a covert operation by the agency to protect classified information.

Organized crime gangs from Eastern Europe, specifically Romania and Bulgaria, are reportedly utilizing low-cost flights and visa-free travel to conduct "robbery weekends" in London. Europol officials highlight a trend where criminals fly into Heathrow, commit high-end burglaries or jewelry heists, and exit the country before police can intervene. The report suggests gangs are block-booking budget airline seats to facilitate these rapid criminal rotations.

The "Yes All Women" movement is compared to the Catholic Church sex abuse scandals, where victims were historically afraid to come forward due to institutional pressure. In separate news, surveillance footage from Castro Street captured a 70-year-old man committing a burglary to steal $700. The incident is noted for its pathetic nature, suggesting the elderly man may have been driven by extreme hunger or poverty.

A comparison of crime data reveals that while Austin has seen approximately 7,000 burglaries in two years, Chicago's rates are significantly higher relative to its population. In show business news, listeners are seeking producer credits on IMDB to eventually qualify for the Producers Guild of America. The segment concludes with a "cash karma" blessing for donors.

A knight of the show, Joe Wagner, reported a sophisticated burglary in Emeryville where $10,000 in electronics and all his firearms were stolen while his fiancee was out. The hosts suggest home automation cameras as a deterrent. The segment concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Todd Brink and Tim Saunders (Sir Papsmear), accompanied by the traditional "Hookers and Blow" proclamation.

The homes of Nancy Pelosi and Dennis Kucinich, along with the office of Representative Hanson Clarke, were reportedly burglarized over a single weekend. Stolen items included laptops, camcorders, and a Blackberry, raising concerns about a targeted breach of sensitive intelligence.

A recent burglary at the hosts' studio resulted in the theft of high-definition cameras, highlighting the gap between television portrayals of forensic science and reality. San Francisco police officers reportedly lacked the advanced "blue light" and DNA technology seen on shows like CSI, instead using basic dusting kits and expressing inability to lift prints from many surfaces. The experience is cited as proof that "CSI-style" technology is largely a fictional construct used to promote law enforcement's image.