3 chapters across the catalog
Airport Security, Surveillance Legislation
Congressman Peter King and retired General Michael Flynn advocate for increased surveillance of social media accounts to prevent terrorist attacks at airports and other public venues. They argue that current law enforcement methods are insufficient for a "time of war." The hosts question the narrative that US airports are uniquely vulnerable compared to international hubs.
ABC News Investigation into TSA Theft and Security Failures
ABC News correspondent Brian Ross conducts an investigation into TSA officers stealing electronics, including a tracked iPad found at an agent's home. The report also highlights a security failure where a Florida firefighter inadvertently carried a loaded pistol through an Orlando airport checkpoint.
Florida Gun Scare, Media Manipulation, TSA Upgrades
A news report from Florida regarding a man arrested for carrying guns in his checked luggage is analyzed as a "slave upgrade" propaganda piece. The hosts point out that the guns were in checked baggage—which is legal if declared—yet the media used the incident to justify the installation of new full-body scanners. They argue that unrelated security lapses, such as a pilot losing his weapon, are conflated to scare the public into accepting more invasive procedures.
