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The "50s" segment listed producers who contributed between $50 and $99, including Diane Clinton, Kevin McLaughlin, and Peter Chong. The hosts thanked these individuals for their sustaining support, which is particularly vital during periods of lower overall donation volume. These credits are recognized on platforms like LinkedIn and IMDB for the contributors' roles in making the episode a reality.
Final Donor Credits and San Bruno Ammo Lines
The show concluded with a final reading of producers who donated $50 or more, including Alan Graves, Sir Lucas of the Lost Bits, and Nancy Murphy. Murphy noted that while grocery lines are long, the lines at the San Bruno gun store are even longer as citizens stock up on ammunition. The hosts thanked the "tribe" of listeners for their continued support through the "Value for Value" model during the global crisis.
Nasim Aghdam opened fire at the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California, motivated by grievances over the platform's monetization policies and content filtering. Aghdam, a vegan activist and Baha'i faith member from Iran, had previously protested YouTube's "dictatorship" online. A New York Times video report featuring a Dutch narrator provides details on her history of animal rights advocacy and her dissatisfaction with life in the United States.
A witness at the YouTube headquarters describes the shooter, Nasim Aghdam, dressed in black and firing a 9mm handgun at a downward angle on the outdoor patio. The report highlights a security flaw where the shooter entered through a parking garage and accessed the courtyard through a door that did not require a badge for entry. Employees were forced to use badges to escape through the lobby, which slowed their exit during the chaos.
The hosts critique MSNBC's coverage of the YouTube shooting, noting the network's quick pivot to labeling the event a domestic dispute because the shooter was not a "crazy old white guy." YouTube announced plans to increase security at all global offices following the incident. A news clip is analyzed for a slip-of-the-tongue where a reporter refers to the female shooter as "he," suggesting a media bias toward male perpetrators.
Hip-Hop Representation and Local Broadcast Repeats
The Guardian and other outlets criticized the Grammys for failing women and hip-hop despite a diverse field of nominees. In Northern California, KPIX reportedly replayed the entire broadcast immediately after the first airing, which the hosts suggest was a desperate move to recover from poor viewership.
BART Police Tasing, San Bruno, and Compliance
The hosts review a video of a BART police officer tasing a man named Robert Asbury on a train in San Bruno. Despite witnesses claiming the man was harmless, the police chief defended the use of the Taser for non-compliance. The hosts use the clip to illustrate the "terrorizing" nature of modern law enforcement and the demand for absolute compliance.
The hosts discuss the massive gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, California, which destroyed 50 homes. They question the official narrative, noting early reports of a plane crash and comparing the lack of debris to the Shanksville 9/11 site. Adam Curry prepares to return to the US from Amsterdam as the show concludes with a sign-off for the next episode on Thursday.
