Topic: Discovery Channel

Reports of sharks consuming cocaine bales off the coast of Florida are identified as a promotional stunt for Discovery Channel's Shark Week. The "Cocaine Sharks" narrative follows the success of the film "Cocaine Bear" and is described as a recurring annual media cycle. Scientists observed hammerhead sharks exhibiting erratic behavior near dumped drug packages.

John Dvorak critiques the "ID Channel" (Investigative Discovery), noting its focus on sensationalist true crime programming. He expresses surprise that former high-profile news anchor Paula Zahn now hosts a show on the network, reminiscing about her previous career at CBS.

Adam Curry leads a game where Dvorak must guess the cable network based on show titles like "Dog the Bounty Hunter," "Mob Wives," and "I Cloned My Pet." The game highlights the "dumbing down" of cable television, where the History Channel and National Geographic air content unrelated to their original missions, such as "Killer Ants" and "Toddlers and Tiaras."

The Discovery Network canceled a controversial televised autopsy special on Michael Jackson following public outcry. In other news, Bobby Farrell of the disco group Boney M died in St. Petersburg, Russia, on the same calendar day as Grigori Rasputin. The hosts note the irony, as Farrell's most famous performance involved the song "Rasputin."

Discovery Communications is airing a controversial "Michael Jackson Autopsy" special. The hosts discuss the continued monetization of Jackson's death, including the "Michael Jackson: The Experience" game for the Nintendo Wii.

QuakePrediction.com is reporting a 92% chance of a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in the San Francisco area. Meanwhile, the Yellowstone caldera continues to show seismic activity, with the Discovery Channel reporting on the potential for a massive eruption. The hosts note that a Yellowstone super-volcano event would be a civilization-destroying disaster.

The television show MythBusters is reportedly planning a $25 million special to investigate the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The production will involve building a one-third scale replica and using a model airplane donated by Boeing. The hosts express skepticism that the show will challenge official narratives regarding the free-fall speed of the buildings.