Topic: Mall Cop

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, referred to as "Lucy," announces the end of the color-coded terror alert system. The new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) will use two tiers: "imminent" and "elevated" threats. The hosts deconstruct her speech, focusing on the encouragement of citizens to report "suspicious behavior" and the involvement of social media in distributing alerts.

In Los Angeles, "BID Police" (Business Improvement District) are patrolling the streets on Segways, wearing uniforms that closely resemble official law enforcement. These are private security officers hired by local business owners to manage the homeless population and juvenile runaways. The hosts express concern over the "police" misnomer and the lack of actual authority these rented guards possess.

Adam Curry shares his reaction to the film Paul Blart: Mall Cop after watching it on a flight. The conversation shifts to the sight of real police officers using Segways in San Francisco. Curry also mentions a chance encounter with documentarian Kevin Epps and Mike Farah, a senior advisor to Gavin Newsom.