Topic: Fly California

2 chapters across the catalog

Pet Food Stamps
Episode 492 13:58 - 17:01

492: Pet Food Stamps

California Agricultural Checkpoints, Border Patrol Resistance

The discussion shifts to the legality of agricultural checkpoints at the California border intended to prevent the spread of fruit flies. One host recounts an anecdote about a banana in a cup holder while debating the merits of resisting such searches. The conversation contrasts local agricultural inspections with the 100-mile border patrol zone in Texas.

Drunk in America
Episode 215 1:17:07 - 1:22:25

215: Drunk in America

California High-Speed Rail Website, Fly California Branding

The California High-Speed Rail Authority's website is scrutinized for its high-end animations and the confusing "Fly California" branding appearing on the side of a train in their promotional video. The project is dismissed as a $800 billion "joke" that will never meet its travel time estimates. The speakers suggest the primary purpose of the rail upgrade is to move freight rather than people.