Topic: Pacemakers

New details in the death of Gene Hackman reveal that his pacemaker recorded his last heart event nine days before his body was found. Authorities in Santa Fe are investigating the "suspicious" circumstances, as both Hackman and his wife were found dead without signs of external trauma. One theory suggests a tragic chain of events involving a fall, sedatives, and the family dog.

Apple is promoting new iOS 14 privacy features that notify users when their microphone or camera is active. Simultaneously, the company issued a warning that magnets in the iPhone 12 can interfere with medical devices like pacemakers, recommending a minimum distance of six inches.

Concerns are raised regarding the future of 5G technology and its potential use in remote assassinations or vehicle hijackings. Claims are made that law enforcement can already take control of pacemakers or lock individuals inside their cars from a distance of 35 feet, with the expectation that 5G will extend this range to thousands of miles. The segment includes a "No Agenda tip" to carry an emergency glass-breaking hammer in vehicles.

A provision in the proposed healthcare bill for a "National Medical Device Registry" is scrutinized for its potential to track implantable devices. The hosts speculate on the implications of collecting "outcomes data" for Class 2 and Class 3 devices like pacemakers. They jokingly refer to the registry as a precursor to the "mark of the beast" or widespread human chipping.

During a televised town hall, a woman named Jane Sturm asked President Obama about healthcare for her 105-year-old mother. The hosts point out the segment appeared staged, as the network had pre-produced B-roll footage of the mother ready to air immediately after the "spontaneous" question was asked.