Topic: Great California Shakeout

The Great Southeast Shakeout earthquake drill took place across California on October 18, 2012, involving millions of participants from schools and corporations like Walmart and Bank of America. The safety procedure "drop, cover, and hold on" is compared to the 1951 "Duck and Cover" civil defense film featuring Bert the Turtle. Skepticism is expressed regarding the effectiveness of these drills during major seismic events.

The "Great California ShakeOut" drill coincided with a real 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Baja, California. The hosts critique the official "drop, cover, and hold on" advice provided by organizations like the Red Cross and USGS, arguing that such measures are often ineffective during major seismic events.