Topic: Goes

6 chapters across the catalog

Pell-Mell
Episode 1752

1752: Pell-Mell

Senator Cory Booker, Senate Floor Protest and Filibuster Tactics

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker conducted an extended speech on the Senate floor to protest President Trump's legislative agenda. While described by some media outlets as a filibuster, the action did not technically delay legislation but served as a platform to highlight concerns regarding potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Critics compared the performance unfavorably to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, suggesting the protest actually supported government waste.

Taboose
Episode 672 7:57 - 10:14

672: Taboose

TSA Pre-Check, Trusted Traveler Number Technicalities

Technical issues with Delta Airlines prevented a TSA Pre-Check status from appearing on a home-printed boarding pass. Re-entering a Trusted Traveler Number at the airport desk successfully triggered the Pre-Check status, while a separate discussion notes that Southwest Airlines occasionally grants Pre-Check status to frequent flyers who have not completed the formal federal interview process.

Extractive
Episode 641 2:36 - 6:42

641: Extractive

Global Entry Enrollment, Mickey Curry Secondary Screening

Adam Curry describes a road trip to Houston to enroll his wife, Mickey, in the Global Entry program to avoid repeated secondary screenings at airports. The process requires extensive documentation and an interview at an international arrivals enrollment center. Curry notes the redundancy of the information requested compared to previous green card applications.

Extractive
Episode 641 6:43 - 11:24

641: Extractive

Global Entry Interview, TSA Pre-Check Theater

The enrollment process includes watching a safety video about customs regulations and a brief interview with Customs and Border Protection officers. Adam Curry recounts a friendly interaction with an officer who recognized him from his MTV days. Despite a system flag on Mickey's record, both receive approval emails shortly after the interview.

New Red Line
Episode 444 1:03:39 - 1:07:31

444: New Red Line

Executive Producer Donations, Autism and Vaccine Indemnification

Executive producers are thanked for their financial support, including a significant donation from David Goes in honor of his autistic son, Noah. The accompanying letter criticizes the Department of Health and Human Services and the legal indemnification of pharmaceutical companies regarding vaccine injuries.