Topic: Miami International Airport

4 chapters across the catalog

Born This Way
Episode 963 2:50:57 - 2:56:32

963: Born This Way

Miami International Airport, Final Flights Before Irma

Miami International Airport saw record-breaking passenger volume as residents scrambled to catch the last flights out before Hurricane Irma's arrival. Airlines added thousands of seats, but many travelers remained stranded as the terminal eventually closed. Those unable to secure flights were bused to local emergency shelters to wait out the storm.

New Mediocre
Episode 713 23:39 - 27:38

713: New Mediocre

Airport Baggage Theft, TSA Misconduct, Miami Sting

A CNN report by Drew Griffin highlights a sting operation at Miami International Airport that caught baggage handlers and security guards stealing from passenger luggage. The report reveals that over 31,000 claims of missing items have been filed with the TSA over five years, totaling $2.5 million in losses. The hosts argue that TSA agents caught stealing should face jail time rather than simple termination, given their roles in national security.

Eating the Evidence
Episode 232 25:55 - 30:24

232: Eating the Evidence

Miami International Airport Shutdown and Bio-Terror Scare

Miami International Airport was shut down for several hours after screeners found a suspicious package belonging to a scientist with a prior conviction for shipping bubonic plague. CNN reported the incident as a potential pipe bomb threat, though it was later cleared by the bomb squad. The hosts suggest the event was a staged "setup" to coincide with National Preparedness Month and instill fear of biological warfare.

Things Could Get Complicated
Episode 198 1:03:24 - 1:05:34

198: Things Could Get Complicated

TSA Body Scanner Incident in Miami

A TSA worker at Miami International Airport reportedly assaulted a colleague after being mocked for the appearance of his genitalia in a full-body scanner. The hosts point out that this incident proves the scanners produce detailed nude images, contradicting government claims that the machines only show generic outlines. They criticize the mainstream media for focusing on the assault rather than the breach of privacy and "child porn" implications.