3 chapters across the catalog
Ivermectin Importation Seizures, FDA Personal Policy
A producer reported that her order of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine from India was detained by the FDA. The seizure was based on the "personal importation policy," which prohibits the interstate shipment of unapproved new drugs. The hosts point out the irony that many FDA-approved drugs and vaccines are manufactured in the same Indian facilities.
Definition of a US Person in Surveillance Law
The hosts deconstruct President Obama's use of the term "US person" during his interview with Charlie Rose. They explain that legally, a "US person" includes not only citizens but also permanent residents, unincorporated associations, and corporations. They trace the power of the NSA back to Executive Order 12333 and discuss the anonymity rules within the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Post-Travel Logistics, Customs Food Import Rules
The travelers returned to a month's worth of mail and a notice to vacate their premises in a few weeks, prompting a search for a new residence. The conversation shifts to advice regarding customs declarations, suggesting that food items should always be declared for "personal use" rather than as "gifts" to avoid immediate confiscation by border patrol.
