Topic: Mis C

6 chapters across the catalog

Artificial Indian
Episode 1725 2:24:24 - 2:26:25

1725: Artificial Indian

Mexican Consulate App, Deportation Resources

The "Mi Consul Mex" mobile application provides Mexican nationals in the United States with an emergency button to contact consulate officers during immigration arrests. While recently recirculated in news cycles, the app and its emergency features have been in operation for at least seven years. The service is intended to provide legal guidance and notification rights to undocumented immigrants facing potential deportation.

Favela Ready
Episode 1685 2:45:55 - 2:51:26

1685: Favela Ready

MIS-C in Children, Autoimmune Reactions and Viral Links

Researchers in San Francisco claim to have "cracked the case" of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), suggesting the virus provokes an autoimmune reaction where the body attacks itself. The findings are being used to link other diseases like Type 1 Diabetes and MS to viral triggers. The explanation is criticized as "gobbledygook" that avoids discussing the potential role of mRNA vaccines.

Hard Landing
Episode 1661 2:33 - 8:29

1661: Hard Landing

Helicopter Aviation Mechanics, Hard Landing vs. Crash Definitions

A licensed rotary and fixed-wing pilot explains that the term "hard landing" is often a euphemism for a crash when applied to helicopters. While fixed-wing aircraft like a Cessna 182 can survive a hard landing that rattles teeth or breaks an altimeter, a helicopter landing with excessive force typically results in a rollover and rotor destruction. The missing Iranian aircraft is identified as a Soviet-era MI-17, which utilizes wheels rather than skids.

Equity Hotel
Episode 1415 44:57 - 48:19

1415: Equity Hotel

CDC Study on Pediatric Diabetes and MIS-C

A CDC study suggests that children diagnosed with COVID-19 are 2.5 times more likely to receive a diabetes diagnosis in the following months. Another report by NPR's Ping Wong (misidentified as Ping Pong) discussed Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), claiming that vaccination reduces the risk by 91%. The report emphasized that the majority of children hospitalized with MIS-C were unvaccinated.

Ming the Magnificent
Episode 944 1:24:52 - 1:28:18

944: Ming the Magnificent

AM Radio Broadcasts, Radio Mi Amigo, Shortwave Radio

A listener reported hearing No Agenda on an AM radio station in Vermont, prompting a discussion about distributing "bleeped" versions of the show to small stations with airtime to fill. The hosts also mention the return of Radio Mi Amigo on shortwave, which could potentially broadcast the show across Europe and the U.S.

Camels Everywhere!
Episode 389 1:11:40 - 1:16:23

389: Camels Everywhere!

Russian Helicopter Contracts, Rosoboronexport Sanctions

The U.S. Department of Defense is under fire for a $1 billion contract with the Russian firm Rosoboronexport to provide MI-17 helicopters for the Afghan military. Senator John Cornyn noted that the same company is supplying weapons to the Syrian regime. The hosts highlight the irony of the U.S. buying Russian equipment while sanctions against the firm were previously lifted in 2010.