Topic: Mythbusters

Three individuals were indicted for an Indianapolis house explosion that damaged over 30 homes. Prosecutors allege the suspects filled the house with natural gas and used a timed microwave oven as a detonator for insurance fraud. The hosts cite *MythBusters* to argue that replicating such a massive explosion using only natural gas and a microwave is scientifically improbable.

The hosts investigate a massive explosion in a Southside Indianapolis neighborhood that killed two people. They question the official natural gas explanation, citing the involvement of the NTSB and DHS, and compare the damage to a "Mythbusters" experiment on gas explosions.

Adam Curry plays a manipulated clip of Barack Obama as an "homage to Breitbart" before discussing the "shut up slave gun," a device that uses audio delay to disrupt a speaker's brain. They also review 1975 Senate testimony regarding a CIA "heart attack gun" that fires frozen toxin darts. Despite the testimony, the hosts remain skeptical of the weapon's practical physics.

The hosts identify a trend of "neo-prohibitionism" in media, citing a *Mythbusters* episode that compared tired driving to low-level alcohol consumption. They also debunk a study from Australia claiming that drinking four beers a day can lead to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study is criticized for using vague language like "might" and "could" while ignoring other factors like smoking.

Adam Savage of Mythbusters reportedly backpedaled on his claims that American Express blocked a segment on RFID security. While Savage initially stated the credit card company threatened the show's advertising, he later claimed the producers made the decision to cut the segment. The speakers interpret this reversal as a forced correction to protect his employment and the show's sponsors.

Adam Savage of Mythbusters describes how a planned segment on the hackability of RFID chips was suppressed by the Discovery Channel. The cancellation followed a conference call involving legal counsel from American Express, Visa, and Texas Instruments, illustrating how corporate sponsors can exert control over media content to prevent the disclosure of technology vulnerabilities.

The arrest of Najibullah Zazie, dubbed the "Beauty Bomber," is linked to the upcoming expiration of the Patriot Act. Authorities used CCTV footage of Zazie purchasing large quantities of hair bleach and nail polish remover to allege a terror plot. The segment questions the feasibility of creating significant explosives from these household chemicals and suggests the case is being used to justify extending government surveillance powers.

The television show MythBusters is reportedly planning a $25 million special to investigate the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The production will involve building a one-third scale replica and using a model airplane donated by Boeing. The hosts express skepticism that the show will challenge official narratives regarding the free-fall speed of the buildings.