Topic: Ground Loops

The hosts discuss the technical challenges of setting up Joe Rogan's new Austin studio, including issues with a high-end TriCaster unit and ground loops. Curry assisted the crew with troubleshooting audio processing and headphone monitoring. Due to persistent technical failures, the four-hour recording was conducted without the hosts wearing headphones.

Democracy Now's coverage of Michael Bloomberg's potential entry into the 2020 race was marred by a persistent audio ground loop during a remote broadcast from a Green New Deal convention. The program reports on Bloomberg's skepticism regarding Joe Biden's ability to defeat progressive challengers like Bernie Sanders. The technical failure was absent during pre-recorded packages but affected all live segments.