4 chapters across the catalog
Biden's Tarmac Outburst and Apology to Reporters
Joe Biden had a sharp exchange with a reporter (Kaitlan Collins) who questioned his confidence in Putin changing his behavior. Biden later apologized on the tarmac before boarding Air Force One, admitting he shouldn't have been a "wise guy." The hosts discuss Biden's perceived lack of impulse control.
The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered aircraft, is criticized as it attempts a flight around the world. The hosts argue that its top speed of 35 mph and fragile design demonstrate the poor power-to-weight ratio of current solar technology. They compare it unfavorably to the Wright brothers' early achievements and fossil-fuel-powered aviation, dismissing it as a "technological marvel" that lacks practical utility.
Greek Public Broadcasting Shutdown, Solar Impulse Flight
The Greek government's shutdown of its public broadcasting station is noted amidst ongoing austerity demands from the Troika. In a separate story, the "Solar Impulse" electric plane's slow cross-country flight is mocked for its inefficiency, taking 21 hours to travel from Dallas to St. Louis at 33 miles per hour.
Researchers are using MRI scans to measure brain activity associated with impulsivity to predict recidivism in prison inmates. The study claims that low activity in certain brain regions makes an individual 4.5 times more likely to re-offend. This "pre-crime" technology is criticized as a pseudo-scientific way to permanently marginalize former offenders.
