Topic: Domestic Drones

An episode of NCIS: New Orleans featuring a "swarm of drones" and CIA agents operating on domestic soil is analyzed as predictive programming. The hosts suggest the show is acclimating the public to the presence of law enforcement drones and the normalization of intelligence agencies working within US borders. They note the "mixed messages" in television dramas that both exalt and criticize federal agencies.

Drones are already being used domestically, such as News Corp's "The Daily" using them to film flood damage in North Dakota. The FAA is reportedly investigating whether this violates regulations. The hosts suggest the government is preparing the public for "drone nation" through media exposure.

The Director of National Intelligence has authorized the use of military spy satellites by domestic law enforcement and civilian agencies. While officials claim the satellites cannot see faces or listen to conversations, privacy groups express concern over the lack of oversight. The hosts speculate that many "UFO" sightings are actually Predator drones or other surveillance craft being deployed over American cities.