Topic: Card Check

Technical issues with Delta Airlines prevented a TSA Pre-Check status from appearing on a home-printed boarding pass. Re-entering a Trusted Traveler Number at the airport desk successfully triggered the Pre-Check status, while a separate discussion notes that Southwest Airlines occasionally grants Pre-Check status to frequent flyers who have not completed the formal federal interview process.

The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), also known as the "card check" bill, is discussed as a move to eliminate secret ballots in union voting. The hosts compare this legislative trend to the themes in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged," arguing that it represents a shift toward corporatism or fascism by allowing government and unions to dictate business operations.

The hosts critique the overly formal and slow check-in procedures at modern boutique hotels, specifically mentioning the Four Seasons and The Hotel on Rivington. A warning is issued regarding hotel proximity cards, with claims from hacker sites suggesting these cards may store sensitive personal and credit card information beyond simple room access.