Topic: Flight Tracking

An analysis by a flight-tracking enthusiast known as Monkey Works suggests U.S. aircraft were involved in the Nord Stream incident. Using ADS-B data, the analysis points to a specific flight path involving a mid-air refueling over Germany and a subsequent "uplift" in altitude that typically occurs after a heavy weapons release. The theory posits that a system called the Hawk could have been deployed at cruise speed.

Producer Ramsey Kane is publishing "No Agenda 2016," a weekly compilation of the show's election coverage. Additionally, anonymous producers provided the flight call sign for Hillary Clinton's campaign plane, operated by Xtra Airways (CXP881). This information allows listeners to track the candidate's movements in real-time using public flight tracking software.

The computational search engine Wolfram Alpha now offers a feature that displays real-time data for flights currently overhead based on the user's location. The tool provides details on airline, aircraft type, and altitude, though it does not currently track unmanned drones. One host demonstrates the feature, identifying a SkyWest flight arriving in San Francisco.