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The show concludes with the hosts signing off and playing a classic end-of-show mix. The mix features soundbites of Donald Trump's "shithole countries" comments, media figures talking about "connecting the dots," and the 2018 Hawaii false missile alert. The hosts remind listeners to support the show at dvorak.org/na and announce their return for the next episode on Thursday.
The FCC issued a report on the Hawaii false missile alert, blaming an employee who allegedly mistook a drill for a real event. The hosts find the explanation suspicious, noting that the recorded drill message reportedly contained the phrase "this is not a drill" and that the employee's account differs from Governor David Ige's initial "wrong button" explanation.
Hawaii False Missile Alert, Employee Termination
The investigation into the Hawaii false missile alert resulted in the termination of one employee and the resignation of Emergency Management Agency Administrator Vern Miyagi. The fired worker claims he heard "this is not a drill" over a handset and followed his training, while the FCC criticized the state for lacking reasonable safeguards.
Hawaii Missile Alert Update, Oregon False Alarm
The FCC reported that the Hawaii Emergency Management employee responsible for the false ballistic missile alert is not cooperating with investigators. Meanwhile, the Oregon Department of Transportation accidentally issued a false alert regarding an aircraft crash on I-5 due to a technician's error during a system test. The hosts speculated whether these frequent false alarms are unintentional mistakes or psychological tests of public reaction.
Hawaii Missile Alert, Governor Ige's Twitter Password
Hawaii Governor David Ige admits he was unable to quickly correct the false missile alert because he forgot his Twitter password. A former FEMA IT employee provides insight into the poor state of government cybersecurity, noting that complex, auto-generated passwords often lead to employees sticking post-it notes with credentials onto their monitors.
Hawaii Missile Alert, IPAWS System Vulnerabilities, Everbridge Software
An investigation into the false missile alert in Hawaii reveals that the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) lacks a simple "cancel" template in its Everbridge software interface. Despite claims of a "wrong button" press, protocols suggest a more complex failure or potential security breach. The software used by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency was developed by a team in China, raising questions about system integrity.
Hawaii Missile Alert, False Alarm and Emergency Management Response
A false ballistic missile alert was transmitted to cell phones, televisions, and radios across Hawaii on January 13, 2018. Governor David Ige and Emergency Management Administrator Vern Miyagi attributed the error to a mistake made by an employee during a routine shift change. The alert, which stated "this is not a drill," caused widespread panic for 38 minutes before a formal cancellation was issued via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.
