6 chapters across the catalog
A veterinarian on ABC News discussed the first suspected case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission involving an Italian Greyhound in France. The report emphasizes that the virus can spread through non-sexual skin-to-skin contact, though the specific symptoms found on the dog raised questions about the nature of the exposure.
Decline of Greyhound Racing, Florida Decoupling Laws
Greyhound racing is facing a sharp decline in the U.S., with only 19 tracks remaining. In Florida, track owners are pushing for "decoupling" laws that would allow them to operate profitable poker rooms without being forced to run money-losing dog races. The hosts discuss the cultural atmosphere of the tracks and the betting strategies used by enthusiasts.
Mother Jones reports on the expansion of TSA VIPER teams conducting unannounced security screenings at bus stations, subways, and ferries. TSA Administrator John Pistole confirmed to Congress that thousands of these screenings occur annually, including recent operations at a Des Moines Greyhound station and on San Diego trolleys.
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.
TSA "VIPER" teams have begun conducting security screenings at bus terminals in Tampa, Florida, searching for explosives, immigration violations, and "bulk cash smuggling." A local news report features a passenger expressing relief at the security measures, claiming they feel safer from potential bus bombings. The hosts mock the expansion of airport-style security to ground transportation.
TSA Greyhound Bus Checks, Fascist State Comparisons
TSA agents and immigration officials have begun conducting security checks and drug dog sweeps at Greyhound bus terminals in Tampa, Florida. These actions are characterized as "security theater" and cash smuggling enforcement rather than legitimate anti-terror measures, drawing comparisons to historical fascist state tactics.
