Topic: Elko

Elko, Nevada is currently experiencing a massive infestation of "Mormon crickets," which eat their own dead and create hazardous road conditions. The hosts suggest the name is a derogatory "op" against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who have requested not to be called Mormons. They speculate this could be an intelligence community jab related to the NSA's presence in Utah.

Paul Scharf celebrates his 28th wedding anniversary, while Devin Wood is knighted as "Sir Devin the Silver State Dropout." Wood, based in Elko, Nevada, shares his story of leaving college to pursue a trade. The segment includes a discussion on high-quality sake and features several audio jingles requested by the donors.

The FAA funding dispute involves $163 million earmarked for rural airports, including a controversial facility in Elko, Nevada. Meanwhile, major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and ITT hold billions in contracts for "NextGen" air traffic control systems and 3D displays, highlighting the massive scale of aviation infrastructure spending.