6 chapters across the catalog
Remote Work Apocalypse, New York Times Strike, Urban Decay
The "remote apocalypse" is discussed as workers refuse to return to downtown offices, leading to a decline in urban centers. New York Times employees went on a 24-hour strike, citing issues with wages and the right to work remotely. The hosts predict that many downtown buildings may eventually be destroyed or burned as the office-based economy fails.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, Reauthorization and Taxpayer Liability
President Obama signed H.R. 26, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, which keeps the government on the hook for up to $100 billion per terrorist event until 2020. The hosts discuss how insurance companies no longer cover terrorism, leaving taxpayers as the ultimate reinsurers. They reference Larry Silverstein's insurance claims after 9/11 as a precedent for the "scam" of government-backed insurance.
The hosts identify several instances of the "magic number" 33 in recent news, including the iPad 2 being 33% thinner and the DHS seeking 33% of its budget for immigration. A notable example is World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein locking New York City into a $33 million annual lease option.
Larry Silverstein Financial Aid Request, World Trade Center
Developer Larry Silverstein is seeking financial assistance to complete the construction of the new World Trade Center towers. The hosts revisit the history of Silverstein's purchase of the original complex just weeks before the September 11 attacks and his subsequent insurance payouts.
US-Israel Relations, Rahm Emanuel and Geopolitics
The hosts explore the "special relationship" between the United States and Israel, questioning its historical origins and current influence. They discuss the presence of individuals with ties to Israel within the U.S. government and financial sectors. The conversation touches on whether Israel serves as a buffer state for U.S. oil interests or if the relationship has become inverted.
World Trade Center 7, NIST Report, Pulse Energy Weapons
The official explanation for the collapse of World Trade Center 7 is challenged, with claims that the building was destroyed to eliminate sensitive documents related to Enron and the SEC. A theory is proposed that a "pulse energy weapon" was used on all three towers, rather than traditional explosives. The discussion references Larry Silverstein's "pull it" comment and the idea that the buildings were rigged during prior retrofitting.
