Topic: Recalls

Green Mountain Transit in Vermont removed five new Flyer electric buses from service following a battery recall due to fire hazards. The buses, which are less than a year old, currently sit idle in the snow because they require temperatures of at least 41 degrees to charge. Local agencies are sharing resources to maintain transit schedules during the subfreezing winter weather.

Walmart and Southwind Foods issued a recall for frozen shrimp after detecting contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. The affected products were sold in nine states, including Minnesota, between July and August. Cesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear fission, leading to questions about the source of contamination in the imported seafood supply chain.

A massive egg recall linked to salmonella has impacted numerous brands, including Whole Foods' 365 brand. The investigation reveals that a single supplier provides eggs for over 20 different brands, raising questions about the transparency of "organic" labeling. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the centralized food supply chain compared to local backyard egg production.

A cat in Portland, Oregon, died after consuming Northwest Naturals raw pet food, which tested positive for bird flu. The hosts speculate that the sudden focus on the dangers of raw pet food might be a plot by the traditional kibble industry. They also reference a viral meme regarding immigrants and pets.

The show concluded with a mix of clips, including a call for a global recall of COVID-19 vaccines due to reported adverse effects. Another segment featured a discussion on the necessity of "boots on the moon" and the development of space-based weaponry to deter adversaries. The hosts signed off from Fredericksburg, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the next episode on Sunday.

NPR's reporting on a Honda steering mechanism recall is criticized for being condescending and simplistic. The hosts suggest that the quality of NPR's presentation has declined due to "DEI hires" and a focus on ESG scores rather than journalistic excellence. They argue that the network's reporters often sound like "11th graders" rather than professional news broadcasters.

President Biden finalized a plan to block oil and gas development across 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. This move is contrasted with the recent recall of all 3,878 Tesla Cybertrucks due to a faulty accelerator pedal that could get stuck. The hosts argue that the push for electric vehicles is a "scam" that ignores the fundamental necessity of oil for modern life, from plastics to transportation.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall for nearly all Tesla vehicles in the United States following a two-year investigation into the autopilot system. The timing of the recall is compared to a specific scene in a recent film featuring self-driving cars crashing during a cyber attack.

Federal investigators issued a recall for Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" beta software due to safety concerns at intersections and stop signs. Elon Musk objected to the term "recall," noting the fix is a simple over-the-air software update. The hosts suggest that media scrutiny of Tesla has intensified since Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his public shift toward Republican politics.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session by addressing listener corrections regarding Star Trek, Star Wars, and the film Total Recall. Curry describes a severe microburst hailstorm in Fredericksburg, Texas, that produced quarter-sized hail and woke his household at 5:00 AM. The dog's unusual reaction to the storm and the potential for vehicle damage from Texas hail are noted.

The World Council for Health calls for a global recall of all COVID-19 vaccines, citing 40,000 reported deaths and a lack of benefit relative to risk. Critics in the montage label the vaccines "experimental gene therapy" and claim they can damage the heart, brain, and immune system. Professor Jeffrey Sachs, chair of a Lancet commission, expresses his conviction that the virus emerged from a U.S. biotechnology lab rather than nature.

An advertisement supporting the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is played, highlighting the city's issues with car break-ins and retail theft. The discussion links Boudin to other "Soros-funded" prosecutors who are criticized for "catch-and-release" policies in major American cities.

San Francisco voters recalled three school board members following a controversy over renaming schools and changing the merit-based admissions at Lowell High School to a lottery system. The move alienated the city's Asian and ethnic minority populations who relied on the elite school for their children's advancement. Mayor London Breed has since shifted her stance to support more moderate policies.

The FDA discovered over 1,000 rodents, bird droppings, and dead animals inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas. A voluntary recall was issued for food, pet supplies, and medical devices sold in six southern states during January and February 2022.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón faces intense criticism from crime victims and law enforcement for his "soft on crime" policies, including the elimination of cash bail for many offenses. Statistics show significant increases in homicides, grand theft auto, and aggravated assaults in the county. The hosts link these policies to the brazen nature of the recent train robberies.

A discussion of rare medical phenomena includes "Radiation Recall Phenomenon" (RRP) potentially triggered by vaccines. This is compared to a famous exhibit at the San Francisco Exploratorium where alternating warm and cold coils create a sensation of intense burning that shorts out the nervous system.

Larry Elder has emerged as the leading Republican candidate in the California recall election against Governor Gavin Newsom. Despite his popularity, the national Republican Party has been criticized for failing to provide significant financial support for the campaign. Critics suggest the party may prefer California to remain a one-party state to serve as a negative example for the rest of the country.

The upcoming California recall election is framed by Governor Gavin Newsom's supporters as a "matter of life and death" regarding vaccine mandates. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is criticized by figures like Glenn Greenwald for supporting vaccine mandates, signaling a departure from traditional civil liberties advocacy.

Larry Elder is leading polls in the California gubernatorial recall election, prompting the LA Times to label him the "black face of white supremacy." Governor Gavin Newsom has been criticized for his handling of the state's issues, including his own winery business. Meanwhile, a prankster at an airport successfully used the public address system to announce "Recall Newsom" as a passenger name.

Chevrolet expands its voluntary recall to include all Bolt electric vehicle models from 2019 through 2022 due to a fire risk from defective battery modules. The recall highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding large-scale lithium-ion battery implementation in the automotive industry.