Topic: Metro

A lawyer for Anthony Warner's girlfriend claims she warned Metro Nashville Police in August 2019 that Warner was building bombs in his RV. Despite the warning and a visit to Warner's home, police did not make contact or find evidence of explosives at the time.

The Los Angeles County Metro is the first public transit system in the U.S. to deploy Thruvision, a passive screening technology that scans commuters for weapons and explosives. The system uses terahertz waves to see through clothing without exposing individuals to radiation. Concerns are raised regarding the potential health effects of terahertz frequencies and the invasive nature of the low-resolution "naked" body scans.

The LAPD and the Long Beach Sheriff's Department are increasing enforcement of a code of conduct on public transit, targeting "rude riders." Offenses include playing loud music, eating, and "manspreading"—the act of a rider taking up more than one seat. Fines for these behaviors can range from $75 to $1,000, with repeat offenders facing potential jail time or bans from the Metro system.

A firsthand report from a government agency source explains that the smaller inauguration crowd size was due to new security checkpoints on the National Mall and a lack of confidence in the DC Metro system. The source estimates that 3,000 man-hours were wasted on the White House's demand for data to prove a larger turnout. The hosts conclude that Trump's preoccupation with the crowd size is driven by ego.

Following the demolition of the "Jungle" camp in Calais, massive migrant tent cities have emerged in Paris, particularly near the Stalingrad metro station. Despite official denials of a migrant influx, reports show the city's parks and streets are being occupied by displaced individuals. Meanwhile, the White House indicated that President Obama may not have time to meet with refugees during his upcoming final trip to Greece and Germany.

The Moscow city government used bulldozers to destroy approximately 100 small shops and restaurants near metro stations, claiming they were illegally built in the 1990s. Business owners, who possessed valid ownership documents, were not allowed to save their merchandise. The action is criticized as a "barbaric" violation of the rule of law that will deter future investment in Russia.

John Sculley analyzes Microsoft's struggling acquisition of Nokia and the difficulty of entering the US smartphone market. He cites his experience with Metro PCS to explain why the US contract-based carrier model is a barrier to entry for new brands. Sculley notes that even successful companies like Xiaomi and Lenovo's Motorola division prioritize emerging markets over the complex US distribution landscape.

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced ramped-up airport security measures in response to "threat streams" involving nonmetallic explosives. The media is criticized for equating unrelated incidents, such as a smoke-filled DC Metro station caused by an electrical malfunction, to potential terrorist vulnerabilities to maintain a narrative of constant danger.

The hosts return to the Paul Walker crash, debating the engine and gas tank placement of the Porsche Carrera GT. They entertain a "crackpot" theory involving a drone strike or a "Hollywood whacker" to distract from Eric Holder's legal troubles. The segment also mentions a Metro North train derailment in New York that killed four people.

Los Angeles transit officials conduct "Operation Independence," a high-visibility anti-terrorism drill at Union Station featuring officers in full combat gear and night vision goggles. Authorities describe the drill as a message to "would-be troublemakers" and a response to "complacency" in the public. The hosts characterize the display of force as a form of domestic fascism intended to frighten citizens.

The Los Angeles Metro system is praised for its cleanliness and efficiency following a trip from Koreatown to North Hollywood. The transit network's reach is noted, including lines extending toward Santa Monica and downtown. The experience is contrasted with the notoriously difficult driving conditions in the Los Angeles area.

Citizens in Houston, Texas, successfully protested the "Bus Safe" initiative, a national pilot program that brought TSA agents and undercover officers onto city buses. Following public outcry over random bag searches and constitutional violations, the Metro chairman pledged that such searches would not continue under his leadership. The program was originally championed by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.

The "Bus Safe" initiative in Houston, Texas, involves undercover TSA employees and air-marshal-style security on public transit. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee is featured in local news clips promoting the program, which allows for random bag searches and the use of drug-sniffing dogs. The program is criticized as a violation of Fourth Amendment rights and a expansion of the "security theater" seen in airports.

A recording from a metro train captures a conductor threatening to stop the train because a passenger used the "f-bomb" in a private conversation with a friend. The passenger argued that her private conversation was being unfairly policed, while the conductor insisted on maintaining order. The hosts use the incident to illustrate the increasing "uniformed authority" and loss of personal freedom in public spaces.

A $1.50 Los Angeles Metro ticket resulted in a $189 "bail amount" notice, sparking a critique of the California justice system's revenue-generation tactics. The process for contesting the ticket requires paying the full bail amount in advance to secure a trial date. This practice is characterized as a "shut up slave" tactic used by the state to pressure citizens into compliance.