Topic: Noise Complaints

4 chapters across the catalog

2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special
Episode 1508 37:42 - 39:09

1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special

Ottawa Residents Complain About Trucker Convoy Noise

Residents of Ottawa express extreme frustration with the constant noise from the trucker convoy, specifically the deafening sound of air horns throughout the night. Protesters maintain that the noise will continue until the government lifts pandemic mandates. The segment highlights the "uncomfortableness" involved in historical change and the direct impact of the protest tactics on local citizens.

Two-way Sword
Episode 1097

1097: Two-way Sword

Zephyr Train Noise, Austin Freight Horns

A discussion regarding noise complaints involving the Zephyr and freight trains in Austin, Texas. One speaker describes calling in complaints about engineers honking horns at 3:00 AM in areas without crossings. The dialogue transitions into the day's primary news beat regarding international elections.

Grim Math
Episode 772 2:05:24 - 2:07:55

772: Grim Math

Los Angeles Missile Test, LAX Flight Path Changes

A mysterious light over Southern California was identified by the military as a pre-planned, unarmed missile test from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The test resulted in the closure of Pacific airspace, forcing LAX to redirect late-night flights over residential areas. Residents in the flight path are expected to experience increased noise for a week due to the secret military operations.

Deficit Pending
Episode 449 1:01:03 - 1:05:55

449: Deficit Pending

Beyond Wonderland Rave Noise Complaints in Oakland

A massive "Beyond Wonderland" rave held in the Oakland Coliseum parking lot generated thousands of noise complaints from residents as far as seven miles away. Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan reported receiving calls from angry constituents at 1:00 AM. John C. Dvorak questions why law enforcement did not enforce decibel level regulations, while Adam Curry criticizes the media for treating the event as a "human interest" story rather than a regulatory failure.