3 chapters across the catalog
TSA Security Dry Runs and New Screening Machines
The hosts discuss recent airport security incidents as "dry runs" for more invasive screening procedures. They predict the introduction of new, potentially physical "roller" machines for passenger screening, arguing that the TSA's goal is to continue selling ineffective but expensive technology.
India Vaccination Drive, Bharat Biotech and AstraZeneca
India is preparing for a massive vaccination drive using the AstraZeneca jab and a local version from Bharat Biotech. Despite having four times the U.S. population and significant squalor, India reports half the number of COVID-19 deaths. The country recently conducted nationwide "dry runs" to test health infrastructure, cold storage, and online databases for mass inoculation.
Digital Vaccine Passports, New York Concerts and Pandemic Post-Mortems
California and New York have implemented digital vaccine passport systems, such as the Excelsior Pass, though enforcement remains inconsistent at public events. Some observers view the entire pandemic response as a "dry run" for future social control systems and a successful ploy to influence the 2020 election. Concerns are raised about the potential for future mandatory microchipping.
