Topic: Earthquake Test

2 chapters across the catalog

TRANSNOODLE
Episode 1392 1:35:06 - 1:41:13

1392: TRANSNOODLE

Executive Producer Donations and Earthquake Alerts

Executive producers are thanked for their financial support, including a significant donation from Sharid in Dubai. A brief interruption occurs when an emergency alert system test for earthquakes triggers on a host's phone, leading to a discussion about "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" protocols.

Things Could Get Complicated
Episode 198 39:12 - 42:16

198: Things Could Get Complicated

High-Frequency Trading Beta Test and Trader Zero

A theory is presented suggesting the recent market crash was a "beta test" of high-frequency trading code conducted by freelance programmers. The narrative involves a programmer flying into Chicago to recompile code and "flip the switch" on a financial earthquake machine before fleeing to Russia. This theory posits that the crash was a demonstration of power by financial entities rather than a technical glitch.