Topic: Ces 2011

The hosts discuss the upcoming National Level Exercise (NLE) 2011, scheduled for May, which focuses on a catastrophic earthquake scenario along the New Madrid fault. John C. Dvorak offers "earthquake tips," suggesting that residents of major cities should simply leave for unaffected areas like Sacramento or Palm Springs rather than stockpiling supplies. The episode concludes with a reminder to support the show through donations and a look forward to the Thursday broadcast.

The hosts open the program from Las Vegas and Southern California, noting the press coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). One host describes an Olympus press kit designed to look like a miniature camera, which is actually a USB thumb drive. Observations are made regarding the lack of visible street solicitation in Las Vegas compared to previous years and the declining quality of local taco stands.

The environment at CES 2011 is described as overcrowded with 5,000 reporters and bloggers, many of whom are characterized as inexperienced. One notable product mentioned is a pair of electronic glasses using LCD technology that can switch between regular and reading prescriptions at the push of a button. The general atmosphere of the show is dismissed as being dominated by PR-driven "gee-whiz" reporting.