Topic: Covid Dogs

5 chapters across the catalog

Best Exit Strategies
Episode 1786 1:31:57 - 1:34:19

1786: Best Exit Strategies

COVID-Detecting Dogs at NASCAR Events

NASCAR announced the use of COVID-detecting dogs at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, claiming the animals are as effective as PCR tests. The hosts propose a "distributed dog COVID sniffing system" where listeners can rent out their trained pets for virus detection.

Octocopter
Episode 1714 1:14:50 - 1:17:05

1714: Octocopter

Wuhan Market Theory, Raccoon Dog Data

New research from an international team of scientists claims to strengthen the case that COVID-19 originated at a Wuhan wet market rather than a lab. The study points to the presence of raccoon dogs at the market as potential intermediate hosts, though no specific infected animal was sampled. Skeptics dismiss the report as propaganda, noting the lack of definitive evidence five years after the initial outbreak.

Get Boris!
Episode 1417 1:16:51 - 1:20:56

1417: Get Boris!

Massachusetts Schools, COVID-19 Detection Dogs

Schools in Norton, Massachusetts, have deployed K-9 units trained to detect the scent of COVID-19 in classrooms and libraries. The dogs, named Huntah and Duke, signal the presence of the virus by sitting next to bookshelves or desks. The hosts criticize the practice as traumatizing for children and a form of security theater.

Dead Puppies
Episode 1376 1:39:12 - 1:40:56

1376: Dead Puppies

New South Wales Authorities Cull Shelter Dogs

Local government authorities in New South Wales, Australia, ordered the killing of 15 shelter dogs, including several puppies. The measure was reportedly taken to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 among shelter workers by discouraging travel to the facility. The action has drawn sharp criticism from animal welfare advocates.