3 chapters across the catalog
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack, Ransomware and Infrastructure Policy
The Colonial Pipeline suffers a major cybersecurity attack, leading to fuel delivery disruptions along the U.S. East Coast. While NPR reports the motive is unknown, other outlets confirm it was a ransomware attack. The hosts suggest the timing of the attack conveniently supports the Biden administration's push for a massive infrastructure and energy grid overhaul.
The rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline was timed to coincide with a positive monthly jobs report showing 268,000 new positions. Critics argue the State Department's involvement in a domestic infrastructure issue is unusual. Additionally, the hosts mock Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his pronunciation of "Canada" and "Canadia."
High-Speed Rail Economics, Commuter Patterns, Global Comparisons
The hosts analyze the practical differences between rail usage in Japan or Europe versus the United States, noting that American geography and car culture make high-speed rail less viable. They argue that while bullet trains serve high-density commuter needs in Tokyo or tourist routes in France, the U.S. model relies on a robust roadway system. The push for rail is described as a "money grab" by think tanks and pressure groups.
