Topic: Ghost Rider

Alaska Airlines is officially retiring the Virgin America brand following their merger, a move the hosts lament due to Virgin's superior service. In other news, Marvel Comics is reportedly canceling eight titles, including Ghost Rider. The hosts predict this will be a major topic of mourning across the "tech podcast" circuit.

The recurring appearance of the number "33" in news headlines—such as Wall Street's worst slide in 33 years and Lawrence Summers' 33% recession chance—is analyzed as a potential secret code for insiders. References are made to the TV show *Rubicon* and the film *Ghost Rider* as examples of how clandestine communication works in government and finance.