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Former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb appeared on CBS to discuss the "highly mutated" BA.2.86 variant. Gottlieb noted that while the variant is genetically distinct, it does not yet appear more pathogenic. He promoted the mid-September rollout of new boosters, which will be funded by the Biden administration's $5 billion "Project Next Gen." The vaccines are expected to be available for free at pharmacies and health departments by Halloween.

Hong Kong authorities seized over $60 million in assets belonging to billionaire Jimmy Lai under the city's national security law. Lai, a prominent critic of the Chinese government and founder of Next Media, is already serving a prison sentence for participating in pro-democracy protests. He now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted of additional charges.

The "Code Next" rezoning plan in Austin is being criticized as an attempt to eliminate single-family home lots in favor of high-density "middle housing." Opponents argue the plan is part of a broader "Agenda 21" strategy to move populations into urban corridors. The proposed changes would allow for four-unit buildings up to 60 feet high in areas previously zoned for single families.

The discussion shifts to a host's meeting with Steve Jobs and Ross Perot at a NeXT computer rollout. This leads to the introduction of the "Big Eyeball Affliction," a theory regarding public figures like Jeff Bezos and Ross Perot who appear to have one eye more open than the other. The host promises to explore this phenomenon further in an upcoming newsletter.

Michael Moore's new documentary, "Where to Invade Next," explores social policies in Europe, such as Finland's education system and Norway's prisons. While the film is criticized for being slanted, it highlights how many "European" ideas were originally American concepts abandoned for profit. Similarly, "Brexit: The Movie" is discussed as a key piece of propaganda for the "Leave" campaign in the UK.

The "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS) are being implemented to align science education with Common Core. The hosts criticize the standards for being "internationally benchmarked" by industry stakeholders. They lament the loss of traditional, "dangerous" chemistry sets that allowed children to experiment freely, replaced now by a more controlled, "religious" approach to science.

The hosts deconstruct a "Two Techies" podcast segment about Steve Jobs, correcting historical inaccuracies regarding his departure from Apple in 1985. They highlight that under John Sculley, Apple's sales grew from $800 million to $8 billion. The discussion serves as a critique of modern tech reporting, which the hosts claim lacks editorial oversight and historical knowledge.

A government report indicates a spike in air traffic control mistakes, but the hosts argue the data is being manipulated to promote the "Next-Gen" aviation system. By highlighting human error, the government and PR firms are building a case for fully automated, pilotless aircraft. They point out that the reporting methodology was changed recently, making current statistics incomparable to previous years.

The hosts analyze recent aviation news, including new reports on the Air France crash, as a coordinated effort to discredit human pilots in favor of automated systems. They argue that the "Next-Gen" air traffic control system is designed to integrate drones into civilian airspace. A representative from the UAV industry is heard discussing the "peaceful coexistence" of manned and unmanned aircraft.

An audition for the reality show America's Next Top Model in New York City resulted in a "semi-riot" and multiple arrests. Six people were injured after nerves frayed among contestants who had waited overnight in the cold. The hosts use this as an example of the "real news" currently distracting the public.