6 chapters across the catalog
The 97th Academy Awards are set to feature a tribute to those affected by the Los Angeles fires and a "dead segment" honoring industry figures like Gene Hackman. The segment highlights the extreme value of the "Go Bags" given to nominees, which are estimated to be worth $250,000 each. The hosts contrast this Hollywood opulence with the ongoing economic struggles of the general public.
Hazardous Waste and Exploding EV Batteries at Will Rogers Beach
Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles has been converted into a sorting ground for hazardous waste following recent wildfires. EPA officials warned that incinerated lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles like Teslas act as "unexploded ordnance," with the potential to reignite or explode months after being damaged by heat. Local residents have protested the use of the iconic beach for waste processing.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Dismissal and Mayor Karen Bass
Mayor Karen Bass dismissed LA Fire Chief Kristen Crowley following the handling of the Palisades fire, which destroyed 8,000 structures. The dismissal follows a public feud where the chief blamed the mayor for staffing issues. Additionally, a leaked call from James O'Keefe's CJF suggests Mayor Bass may have had prior knowledge of the fire's timing, though the audio remains cryptic.
LA Times Criticizes Mayor Karen Bass on Fire Preparedness
The Los Angeles Times published a report questioning the city's preparedness for the wildfires, alleging that only five of 40 available fire engines were initially deployed. Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong admitted the paper's endorsement of Mayor Karen Bass may have been a mistake, emphasizing that "competence matters." The report highlights a delay in calling in off-duty firefighters until the blazes were out of control.
Las Vegas Meetup, Normalcy, Professional Class Attendees
A recent No Agenda meetup in Las Vegas hosted approximately 60 people at an outdoor patio, where attendees reportedly ignored mask mandates and social distancing to regain a sense of normalcy. The gathering included professionals such as a Las Vegas fire captain, nurses, EMTs, and respiratory technicians. Participants expressed relief at being able to interact freely despite the depressing, "half-dead" state of the surrounding city.
Mandalay Bay Fire Exit Security, Sheriff Lombardo Press Conference
The hosts discuss the technical security of hotel fire exits, questioning how Jesus Campos could have accessed the stairwell if the doors were locked from the inside. They also play a clip from a Clark County Sheriff's press conference where an off-mic voice, presumably an FBI agent, appears to tell the Sheriff "don't go there" when asked about explosives found in the shooter's car.
