Episode 255 • • 26:58 - 31:31
255: Radioactive Butts
CBS News Radiation Report, Johns Hopkins Controversy
A CBS News report is scrutinized for comparing airport scanner radiation to everyday sources like drinking water and standing in Grand Central Terminal. The hosts dispute the claim that Johns Hopkins approved the machines, asserting the university only evaluated theoretical radiation levels rather than specific manufacturer hardware. They argue that comparing backscatter x-rays to cosmic radiation is a "Ministry of Truth" tactic to minimize health risks.