Topic: Saltpeter

2 chapters across the catalog

Master Algo
Episode 966 1:17:18 - 1:22:17

966: Master Algo

Amazon Algorithm Glitch, Bomb-Making Recommendations, Media War

Amazon apologizes for a technical glitch that sent baby registry emails to customers who did not have registries. A more serious report from Channel 4 reveals that Amazon's "frequently bought together" algorithm recommends ingredients for crude bombs, such as saltpeter and ball bearings. The hosts suggest that traditional media networks highlight these stories to undermine their digital competitors.

Carbon Credits and the CIA
Episode 64 35:58 - 39:13

64: Carbon Credits and the CIA

Gunpowder Airport Security Test, Fake Boarding Passes

A reporter successfully bypassed TSA security using a fake home-printed boarding pass while carrying the components of gunpowder (charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter) in clearly labeled bottles. Despite the presence of these materials, security agents were more concerned with a pan flute in her luggage. The segment criticizes the effectiveness of TSA swabbing procedures and general security protocols.