6 chapters across the catalog
Moscow Airport Press Conference, Human Rights Watch Fronts
Edward Snowden holds a press conference at a Moscow airport accompanied by Sarah Harrison of WikiLeaks and Tanya Lokshina of Human Rights Watch. The hosts claim Human Rights Watch is a front for the CIA, citing its past support for secret renditions, and question the true motives of the organizations assisting Snowden.
John McCain and Vladimir Putin on Snowden's Transit Status
Senator John McCain criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin for allowing Edward Snowden to remain in the transit lounge of a Moscow airport. Putin maintains that because Snowden has not cleared customs, he is technically not in Russia, a move McCain describes as "old Soviet double-speak." The hosts note that the U.S. has become a "laughing stock" in its attempts to extradite the whistleblower.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by mocking the "TV news porn" surrounding Edward Snowden's expected arrival at a Moscow airport. They analyze how mainstream media uses "conspiracy nuggets" to bait audiences who no longer trust traditional news sources. The discussion touches on WikiLeaks tweeting flight numbers and the role of Glenn Greenwald as a public relations figure for the leaker.
China's Mega Cities, Moscow Airport Explosion
China is planning a new "mega city" for 42 million people, while many of its existing urban developments remain empty. Director Eli Roth reports from Shanghai on the massive scale of Chinese film production. Meanwhile, a deadly explosion at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport is expected to lead to increased security scanners worldwide.
Chicago Russian Population, Organized Crime Generalizations
Observations from O'Hare International Airport suggest a high volume of Russian nationals traveling with American passports. The discussion touches on the historical influence of organized crime in cities like Chicago and Boston. The hosts speculate on potential global connections between various international syndicates and local political structures.
Moscow Airport, Soviet Engineering and Pressure Mats
John C. Dvorak describes the Moscow airport shortly before the fall of communism, noting it was pitch black due to low-lumen Russian lightbulbs being used in German-designed fixtures. He recalls children jumping on pressure mats to trigger the only working automatic door in the terminal.
