3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry critiques an NBC news report showing people "dumpster diving" for food in Manhattan, labeling it as staged or "fake" news designed to provide a false sense of balance. He argues that the media is suppressing real stories of looting and starvation while promoting the Red Cross. The hosts express frustration with the "text $10" culture of slacktivism.
Aurora Fire and Spanish Supermarket Rubbish Bins
A fire in Aurora, Colorado, occurring near the apartment of theater shooter James Holmes, is noted for its suspicious timing. Separately, the city of Girona, Spain, has begun locking supermarket trash bins to prevent citizens from scavenging for food, citing "social alarm" and health risks.
Economic Collapse Scenarios, Freegan Dumpster Diving
Pessimistic economic forecasts suggest a future where food becomes the primary Christmas gift. This is contrasted with the "Freegan" movement in California, where affluent individuals, including college professors, engage in dumpster diving as a lifestyle choice, which is criticized as pathetic given the reality of actual homelessness.
