6 chapters across the catalog
A report from an InfoSec producer links the government's recapturing of the 500 MHz spectrum to the requirements for reading wide-band RFID tags. Hitachi has reportedly developed RFID chips that can operate in liquid solutions to detect and transmit DNA data, leading to speculation about the potential for tracking biological data via bloodstream-based sensors.
General Electric Reactor Scandal, Corporate Marketing Opportunism
General Electric (GE) is identified as the builder of the troubled Japanese reactors, with references made to a 2002 scandal involving falsified maintenance reports. The hosts criticize Bing and Lady Gaga for tying disaster relief donations to social media engagement and product sales, labeling it unconscionable marketing.
Listeners have forwarded various domain names to the show, including TedRumsfeld.com and Chemtrail.us. A theory is presented suggesting the nuclear plant disaster occurred just as the facility reached its 40-year decommissioning date, allowing for an insurance payout to fund new GE Hitachi reactors.
Tektronix Oscilloscopes and Market Strategy Anecdote
A historical anecdote describes how Tektronix maintained its dominance in the oscilloscope market during the 1970s and 80s. By preparing advanced products in advance, the company was able to low-ball Japanese competitors like Hitachi when they entered the market. The story serves as a metaphor for how organizations hold strategic plans in reserve.
New European laws mandate the declaration of cash amounts exceeding 10,000 euros when crossing borders, supported by the use of "money sniffing dogs" at airports. There are persistent claims that Euro banknotes contain embedded RFID chips for tracking. A "microwave test" is described where bills allegedly pop and develop pinholes when exposed to radiation, though officials suggest this may be due to metallic anti-counterfeiting ink.
Reports from websites like Prison Planet suggest that new US $20 bills also contain RFID tags that explode or burn when microwaved. The discussion covers the history of RFID development by companies like Hitachi and Philips. The hosts debate the utility of microwaves, with one host refusing to own one due to concerns over food quality and aesthetics.
