Topic: Mls

3 chapters across the catalog

X-Ray Specs
Episode 1574 35:35 - 37:07

1574: X-Ray Specs

Military Email Typo and Mali

Millions of U.S. military emails were accidentally sent to the African nation of Mali due to a persistent typo. Senders frequently used the ".ml" country suffix for Mali instead of the intended ".mil" U.S. military domain. Some of the misdirected communications reportedly contained sensitive information, including medical records and travel itineraries of senior officials.

Austin Beatniks
Episode 1060 1:43:47 - 1:49:51

1060: Austin Beatniks

Austin City Council, Finger Snapping, MLS Soccer Stadium

The Austin City Council has reportedly adopted "finger snapping" instead of clapping during meetings to be more inclusive, a move mocked as "beatnik" behavior. Meanwhile, the council approved a deal for a new Major League Soccer stadium. Critics argue the stadium deal is a poor use of land originally intended for affordable housing and dismiss soccer as an "un-American" sport due to its lack of commercial breaks.

Barrel Roll
Episode 1059 1:57:41 - 2:00:56

1059: Barrel Roll

Austin Equity Council, MLS Stadium and Finger Snapping

The Austin Equity Council held meetings regarding a proposed Major League Soccer stadium, focusing on the potential displacement of minority communities. During the proceedings, council members and activists reportedly used "finger snaps" instead of clapping to show agreement, a practice mocked by the hosts as a throwback to 1960s beatnik culture.