Topic: Kampala

Ebola has been detected in Uganda, moving from the Democratic Republic of Congo toward the capital, Kampala. The World Health Organization and the CDC have dispatched rapid response teams to implement "ring vaccination" using an experimental vaccine. The discussion expresses skepticism about the testing of vaccines on African populations and notes the strategic and military history of the CDC in the region.

The "Mipsters" (Muslim Hipsters) movement is gaining online attention, featuring young Muslim women in the U.S. combining traditional hijabs with trendy fashion and skateboarding. In separate news, the U.S. Embassy in Kampala issued a warning regarding a potential terrorist strike in Uganda planned for February or March. The hosts express skepticism about the clarity of information coming out of the State Department regarding African security threats.

Adam Curry shares a story from 1964 or 1965 when his parents accidentally left him on a plane during a refueling stop in Tripoli, Libya. While his parents were ushered off the aircraft, Curry crawled under the seats to the back of the plane. His mother panicked upon re-boarding and finding an empty bundle of blankets before he was eventually located.