5 chapters across the catalog
EU Electric Vehicle Sound Regulations, Blind Pedestrian Safety
A new European Union directive requires all electric vehicles to emit artificial noise by 2022 to protect blind pedestrians. The hosts play various proposed sounds for these vehicles, mocking the aesthetic choices of the regulation.
Middle-aged men in lycra, referred to by the acronym MAMILS, are noted as a common sight and a point of contention for locals in Italy and Switzerland. Additionally, a peculiar building code in Switzerland where doors open inward is identified as a potential safety hazard and a contrast to American fire safety standards.
Farmers Market Regulations, Honey Sampling, and Raw Milk
A personal anecdote describes restrictive food safety regulations at a local farmers market where vendors are prohibited from offering honey samples because it is classified as produce. The segment also details a warning from a local farmer about federal agents monitoring the market to catch people recommending raw milk.
Farmer's Market Regulations and Honey Sampling Laws
New regulations at Austin sustainable living markets have made it illegal for vendors to provide free samples of products like honey. Vendors claim they face arrest if they allow customers to taste products before purchase, though selling the same product remains legal. The hosts suggest these "health and safety" rules are pushed by large agricultural lobbyists to disadvantage small, independent producers.
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Online Pharmacy Safety Act shortly after Whitney Houston's death. The legislation seeks to create a federal registry of approved pharmacies and effectively bans Americans from purchasing cheaper generic medications from Canadian or overseas websites.
