Topic: Flyers

Green Mountain Transit in Vermont removed five new Flyer electric buses from service following a battery recall due to fire hazards. The buses, which are less than a year old, currently sit idle in the snow because they require temperatures of at least 41 degrees to charge. Local agencies are sharing resources to maintain transit schedules during the subfreezing winter weather.

During a Philadelphia Flyers game against the Buffalo Sabres, an announcer was caught on a hot mic making a crude joke to a technician during a TV timeout. The comment, "While you're down there, would you mind blowing me," was broadcast over the airwaves. The hosts discuss this as a classic broadcasting trope that occasionally results in professional penalties when captured live.

The Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project has publicized Spanish-language flyers found in a Mexican migrant camp that allegedly urge people to vote for Joe Biden. The NGO named on the flyers, Resource Center Matamoros, denies any involvement and claims the documents are fakes riddled with errors. NPR reports that the flyers have been used by Republican lawmakers to support narratives about illegal voting.

Flyers stating "It's okay to be white" were posted at the University of Maryland and a Silver Spring high school, sparking a massive media backlash and police investigations. The campaign was reportedly designed to provoke an "anti-white" media response to rally support for pro-white activism. The hosts suggest these incidents are part of a strategy to keep racial and political tensions high leading into the 2018 elections.

Travelers at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport describe a new high-security glass corridor system designed to funnel passengers through one-way gates. The discussion touches on the frustrations of frequent flyer status levels and the physical design of modern airport security checkpoints.

A producer known as Fluid C reports on transport carriers dropping propaganda flyers over the Middle East. These flyers, designed to resemble currency with Arabic text, encourage local populations to resist. The hosts briefly discuss the physical appearance and intent of these psychological operations materials.

The TSA is offering a $15,000 reward for ideas to make security lines move faster at airports like SeaTac. The hosts note that "Pre-check" has shifted from a security screening to a "frequent flyer" perk. Adam's suggestion for the prize is to "build a bigger theater" with spotlights, mocking the performative nature of airport security.

A loophole in airline check-in kiosks is discovered where using an expired gold loyalty card at a standalone terminal can trigger "Sky Priority" status. This occurs because the kiosks may not be fully integrated with the live frequent flyer database, allowing users to access priority lanes and higher baggage allowances. The lack of connectivity in airline IT systems following mergers like Air France-KLM is cited as the likely cause.

A Denver firefighter and EMS worker reports widespread abuse of the 911 system by individuals who use emergency services for non-medical tasks, such as retrieving cigarettes. These "frequent flyers" often call for help due to loneliness rather than medical necessity. The discussion extends to how socialized medicine systems often become social outlets for lonely people, a phenomenon also observed by dental hygienists.

Producers from Solar Energy Belgium and the Netherlands traveled to the South Pole and shared photos wearing No Agenda merchandise. Additionally, a producer named Nick the Rat created printable tear-off flyers to promote the show, which Dvorak intends to distribute in San Francisco.

After a bag was delayed on a Virgin Atlantic flight, a host contacted Richard Branson's executive office to complain about the service. The company responded with a formal apology, 10,000 frequent flyer miles, and a 200-pound credit. An anecdote is shared about a flight director offering "pole dancers" as a joke in response to a request for better service.