Topic: Nuy

3 chapters across the catalog

Cyber Timebombs
Episode 1731 1:25:07 - 1:27:16

1731: Cyber Timebombs

Aircraft Grounding, Hydrant Pressure Failure in Altadena

By Tuesday evening of the LA fires, all firefighting aircraft were grounded due to dangerous wind conditions, leaving ground crews without aerial support. Communications from the Eaton Fire near Altadena showed that hydrants were going dry by early Wednesday morning, catching first responders by surprise. The loss of water pressure forced crews to perform triage, choosing which homes to attempt to save with limited resources.

Trump Head
Episode 795 2:22:43 - 2:26:12

795: Trump Head

Campus Consent Laws and NYU Student Confusion

New "Affirmative Consent" or "Yes Means Yes" laws are going into effect at universities in New York and California. An NYU student's "man on the street" interviews reveal widespread confusion among students regarding whether kissing constitutes a sexual act requiring explicit verbal consent. The law's lack of clear definitions regarding "incapacitation" and "silence" is criticized as creating a legal gray area for college students.

Tangible Things
Episode 639 1:09:26 - 1:12:57

639: Tangible Things

Sir Dan, Battery Cars, and Porn Valley Knighting

Daniel Horwitz is knighted as "Sir Dan, Builder of Battery Cars, Knight of Porn Valley" after a $639 donation. He provides an update on his high-performance electric car, which currently boasts 480 horsepower and is being tested in the San Fernando Valley. The hosts discuss the legendary status of the vehicle and its No Agenda signage.