Topic: Power Hour

3 chapters across the catalog

Exit on the Floor
Episode 973 1:32:19 - 1:36:20

973: Exit on the Floor

Electric Vehicle Energy Efficiency, Austin Tech Culture

A technical discussion explores whether electric vehicles actually save money when accounting for power plant generation and grid loss. The hosts argue that EVs are heavily subsidized and may not be more efficient than modern internal combustion engines. They also mention the specialized training EMTs require to safely disable high-voltage batteries in crashed Priuses and Teslas.

Dead Angry Birds
Episode 266 1:00:58 - 1:02:20

266: Dead Angry Birds

Crystal Cathedral Bankruptcy, Robert Schuller

The Crystal Cathedral in Orange County, California, famous for the "Hour of Power" broadcast by Robert Schuller, has filed for bankruptcy. The hosts discuss the architectural significance of the glass structure and Schuller's legacy. Despite the financial trouble, the building remains a notable landmark in Southern California.

Nuke the Gay Pirates
Episode 89 34:41 - 37:26

89: Nuke the Gay Pirates

Homeland Security, Bird Flu Distribution Claims

Audio from "The Power Hour" features a caller claiming that the Department of Homeland Security is secretly transporting live bird flu across the United States using independent truckers. The report describes elaborate underground silos and refrigerated loads delivered to the Pentagon and other government facilities. The hosts express skepticism regarding the dramatic details of the claim.