4 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session by discussing the end of Daylight Saving Time and the process of resetting clocks. Dvorak describes a sentimental alarm clock he uses that is modeled after an original orange iMac. The conversation touches on the mechanical nature of old "flippy" clocks and the automatic updates of modern digital devices.
Justice Stephen Breyer Confusion Over Time Zones
During the FCC indecency hearing, Justice Stephen Breyer expressed confusion over why a program aired at 9:00 PM in the Midwest but 10:00 PM on the East Coast. Breyer appeared unaware of standard television scheduling for the Central Time Zone, leading the hosts to question the competence of the Supreme Court justices regarding basic cultural facts.
European Union Power Consolidation, Romano Prodi Quote
A 2001 quote from former EU Commission President Romano Prodi is used to argue that the current Greek debt crisis is being leveraged to centralize financial power in Brussels. The prediction suggests that EU member states will eventually cede sovereignty over taxation and wages to avoid economic depression.
The Financial Times reports on an unprecedented coordinated effort by global central banks to stabilize markets during the credit crunch. The discussion explains how the Federal Reserve and other institutions offered $10 billion loans to commercial banks to provide liquidity against subprime debt and prevent a total market collapse.
