Topic: Rainwater

8 chapters across the catalog

Bi-Pox
Episode 1461 11:23 - 17:10

1461: Bi-Pox

Millennial Minute, Legal Misconceptions, Driving Barefoot

The "Millennial Minute" segment addresses common legal myths held by younger generations, such as the belief that collecting rainwater or driving barefoot is illegal. A certified paralegal provides feedback on the lack of basic civics and legal education among Millennials. The segment also highlights the actual illegality of driving with headphones or earbuds, which many younger drivers ignore.

Paris Pullout
Episode 936 53:48 - 57:47

936: Paris Pullout

Al Gore Climate Predictions, Miami Street Fish, Rainwater Runoff

Al Gore claims that "Mother Nature" is delivering a "nature hike through the book of Revelation" via extreme weather events. He cites fish swimming in the streets of Miami as evidence of sea-level rise, while the hosts argue the flooding is actually due to poor rainwater runoff management and urban development.

Episode 433 1:06:04 - 1:08:26

433: Hanseatic League

Rainwater Collection Restrictions and Sustainability

Washington State policy now dictates that rainwater can only be collected from rooftops of primary structures like houses or barns, rather than dedicated collection systems. The irony of strict water conservation measures in a naturally wet and "soaking" state is highlighted as a form of government overreach.

Marceaux for Governor
Episode 221 1:53:00 - 1:57:14

221: Marceaux for Governor

Barbie Video Girl, Compulsory Service Bill, Rainwater Collection

Mattel has released a "Barbie Video Girl" doll featuring a hidden camera in its necklace and an LCD screen on its back, raising privacy concerns. In legislative news, Congressman Charles Rangel has reintroduced a compulsory national service bill (HR 5741) that would require citizens aged 18 to 42 to perform military or civilian service. Additionally, the hosts discuss the growing illegality of private rainwater collection in states like Utah and Colorado.

Health Care Doublecross
Episode 159 1:23:53 - 1:30:32

159: Health Care Doublecross

Lithium Battery Waste and Rainwater Collection Laws

The rise of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles is expected to lead to increased lithium contamination in groundwater. Additionally, the hosts discuss the illegality of collecting rainwater in many U.S. states, contrasting it with the mandatory cistern systems used in Bermuda.

One Too Many Clips
Episode 83 49:24 - 52:03

83: One Too Many Clips

Al Gore's New Book, Rainwater Collection Illegality in Colorado

Al Gore has announced a new book titled "Our Choice," to be published by Rodale in November 2009. The discussion shifts to the legality of rainwater collection, noting that it is illegal in Colorado and several other US states due to complex water rights laws. The hosts criticize these regulations as corrupt, contrasting them with practices in Bermuda where rainwater harvesting is essential and encouraged.

Iridium Fluoride Marijuana and Pelosi's Puppies
Episode 76 1:19:41 - 1:23:51

76: Iridium Fluoride Marijuana and Pelosi's Puppies

California Water Crisis, Bermuda Roof Collection Systems

The ongoing water crisis in Southern California is contrasted with the self-sustaining rainwater collection systems used in Bermuda. Critics argue that desert cities like Los Angeles waste massive amounts of storm runoff while "stealing" high-quality drinking water from Northern California sources like the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.