Topic: Mike Clark

Douglas Kuhlman, a listener since episode one, is knighted as Sir Woody of the Dakota Territory. Mike Clark, a hot air balloon pilot from South Carolina, reaches knighthood as Sir Arrow Knight of the Knots. One host admits a fear of balloons after a previous crash, preferring aircraft with engines.

Secretary Ash Carter ranks cybersecurity as a top priority, noting that all modern U.S. weapon systems depend on secure networks. Mike Morell and Richard Clark are cited as "cyber nutballs" who frequently appear in the media to warn about the vulnerability of unclassified email systems, including those used by Hillary Clinton and President Obama. The segment suggests the "cyber war" narrative is being used to justify massive government spending and increased surveillance.

Congressman Mike Rogers defended the NSA's Section 215 program on ABC's This Week, claiming a recent advisory report found no evidence of scandal or illegal surveillance. The hosts dispute Rogers' characterization of the report, noting that the panel consisted of insiders like Richard Clark and Mike Morell. They argue the report actually recommends shifting data storage to private third parties rather than ending collection.