Topic: Fire Management

3 chapters across the catalog

Hatchet Man
Episode 1728 21:13 - 23:44

1728: Hatchet Man

Environmental Regulations and Fire Risk Grifting

A report from a professional firefighter claims that nonsensical environmental regulations prioritizing habitats for the red-legged frog and spotted owl prevent necessary brush clearing. The segment alleges that private contractors and government consultants benefit financially from the current system of fire risk and environmental compliance.

Menprovement
Episode 972 10:25 - 15:01

972: Menprovement

Civic Incompetence, Gas Line Hazards

A critique of emergency management highlights the failure to shut off the power grid and gas lines in burning neighborhoods, which exacerbated the fires. Reports indicate gas was pouring out of destroyed homes at full tilt, creating massive flames while residents struggled with electric garage doors that would not open during power outages.

New World Hackers
Episode 871 56:47 - 59:46

871: New World Hackers

Kodi Software, Amazon Fire Stick Hacking

Kodi, an open-source media manager, is discussed in the context of users hacking Amazon Fire Sticks to access free content. There is speculation that the media may spin the recent DDoS attacks to crack down on unauthorized software installations on streaming devices.