7 chapters across the catalog
Author John Grisham appeared on The View and joked about writing a sequel to "The Pelican Brief" involving the assassination of Supreme Court Justices. Grisham criticized the current court as being at its lowest point since the 2000 Bush v. Gore decision. The hosts point out that Grisham's rhetoric regarding "stolen" elections makes him an election denier by modern standards.
The decline of traditional college humor magazines, such as the California Pelican and Harvard Lampoon, is attributed to the rise of political correctness starting in the late 1970s. The current landscape of satire is described as limited, with outlets like The Onion struggling while the Babylon Bee remains one of the few active players in the space.
Homegrown Variants, Bird Names and Bill Gates Booster Shots
CNN reports on seven "homegrown" U.S. variants of the coronavirus, which have been assigned bird names like "Robin" and "Pelican" to avoid geographic shaming. Bill Gates suggests that a third booster shot may be necessary to address these new spike protein shapes. The discussion criticizes this as a move toward perpetual vaccination that is contrary to the normal human experience.
A dinner conversation about Tajikistan leads to an anecdote about DDT fogging trucks in San Antonio during the 1970s. The hosts discuss the controversial ban on DDT, arguing it led to millions of malaria deaths, and question the scientific basis for its impact on bird eggshells.
Producer Dodd Vickers arranged for an Icom 7200 ham radio rig to be sent to Curry in Amsterdam to alleviate his "exile." The 100-pound Pelican case was reportedly shipped via a C-17 military transport and hand-delivered by a contact known as Agent Orange. Despite the effort to set up the equipment, the hosts must now return it as they prepare to vacate their current residence.
Peruvian Pelican Deaths, American Bird Conservancy, Wind Energy
Reports from Peru indicate the deaths of 1,200 pelicans and 900 dolphins along the coastline. Meanwhile, the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has launched a Google Earth map highlighting areas where wind energy development could harm bird populations. The hosts question the transparency of ABC's funding and the validity of the reported animal die-offs.
Brown Pelicans are reportedly dying in large numbers along the California coast, falling from the sky in an unusual phenomenon. This event recalls the historical ban on DDT, a pesticide manufactured by Monsanto and other firms, which was found to thin the eggshells of predatory birds and decimate their populations.
