4 chapters across the catalog
Fort Lauderdale Meetup, JCD Tributes and Audio Longevity
A meetup report from Fort Lauderdale features tributes to John C. Dvorak from long-time listeners and colleagues like Andrew Horowitz. Participants share memories of Dvorak's work at PC Magazine and his "grumpy spirit animal" persona. The hosts reflect on the longevity of audio recordings and the idea that their voices will live on through digital archives for generations.
The hosts sign off from Fredericksburg and Silicon Valley, mentioning their plans to watch the Grammys for "satanic messages" and Taylor Swift. They promote the upcoming "DH Unplugged" episode and remind listeners to support the show via noagendadonations.com before closing with their signature "Adios, mofos."
Jeh Johnson, DHS Cybersecurity, and Private Sector Partnerships
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson's speech at the RSA Conference is analyzed, focusing on his call for a "partnership" between the government and the private sector. Johnson's admission of using an iPod is used to question his technical credibility. The segment characterizes the DHS's push for cybersecurity as a "money grab" and a move toward corporatism, noting the revolving door between government and antivirus companies like McAfee.
DHS RSS Feeds, Silicon Valley Office, and Digital Service Rotation
The DHS has automated the publication of cyber threat indicators in a machine-readable format, which is interpreted as a simple RSS feed. Secretary Jeh Johnson announced plans to open a satellite office in Silicon Valley to strengthen ties with tech giants like Google and Facebook. The U.S. Digital Service is presented as a way for tech talent to "rotate" between the private sector and government service.
