Topic: Full Body Scanners

2 chapters across the catalog

Terror Aperture
Episode 285 1:57:48 - 2:01:14

285: Terror Aperture

TSA Screenings at Bus Stations and Dubai Scanner Rejection

TSA Viper Teams have expanded their operations to Greyhound bus stations in Tampa, Florida, to search for smuggled cash and other contraband. Meanwhile, Dubai officials have rejected the installation of full-body scanners in their airports. The hosts highlight the irony of having to undergo invasive scans for domestic U.S. flights while international flights from the Middle East may not require them.

Jean versus Sean
Episode 233 5:25 - 11:16

233: Jean versus Sean

TSA Security Conflict, Full-Body Scanner Opt-Out

Adam Curry describes a confrontation with TSA agents at LAX while attempting to fly to Amsterdam. Curry opted out of the full-body x-ray scanner due to health concerns, triggering a "manual pat down" and a swab for explosives. He critiques the new transparency of the scanner images, noting that they now display more anatomical detail than previous blurred versions.