Topic: Schiphol Scanners

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House of Trolls
Episode 978

978: House of Trolls

Schiphol Airport Beta Tests Advanced Liquid Scanning Technology

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is beta testing new security scanners that allow passengers to keep liquids in their bags during screening. The technology reportedly distinguishes between dangerous substances and harmless liquids, potentially removing the volume restrictions currently in place. Concerns remain regarding the impact on terminal water sales if the gallon-limit restrictions are lifted.

Passport Terrorists!
Episode 629 1:13:41 - 1:26:38

629: Passport Terrorists!

Executive Producer Credits, Airport Security Grievances

The show acknowledges high-value donations and bestows knighthoods upon several producers, including a government employee in Brussels. A donor's note regarding a "secondary groping" experience at Schiphol Airport prompts a discussion on the perceived ineffectiveness of millimeter-wave scanners. The hosts suggest these security technologies are "junk" pushed by profitable contractors rather than effective safety measures.

Thick & Creamy
Episode 537 4:15 - 9:14

537: Thick & Creamy

International Travel Security and Delta Airlines Procedures

A narrative account details the differences in security protocols between KLM and Delta Airlines during a flight from Amsterdam. While KLM agents reportedly stopped using name tags to prevent Facebook stalking, Delta implemented intensive questioning and body scanners for US-bound flights. The account notes that security personnel from G4S in Europe were more polite during the opt-out process than their American counterparts.

Huma-Gate
Episode 427 14:46 - 17:40

427: Huma-Gate

Schiphol Airport Security, Opting Out of Body Scanners

Adam Curry discusses the presence of a hidden No Agenda Wi-Fi access point at Schiphol Airport. He details his experience opting out of the "Gitmo" body scanners at the gate, noting that security allowed him and Miss Mickey to use a simple magnetometer instead. Curry argues this proves airport security is largely "theater," especially at the airport where the 2009 underwear bomber originated.

The Indignati
Episode 346 2:05:54 - 2:08:38

346: The Indignati

Schiphol Airport Security Tunnel, Privacy is for Bathrooms

Schiphol Airport is implementing a "top-secret" security tunnel that scans passengers with radiation as they walk through. The official in charge reportedly stated that "privacy is for the bathroom" and has no place at the airport. The hosts argue these measures are designed to keep the public in a state of fear.

Chillin' & Killin'
Episode 289 1:20:27 - 1:22:11

289: Chillin' & Killin'

TSA Scanner Refusal at Schiphol Airport

Adam Curry's daughter refused to go through a body scanner at Schiphol Airport, citing her father's warnings that the machines are "creepy." Her refusal prompted several other American passengers to also opt for a pat-down, leading to a minor delay and a demonstration of solidarity against the scanning technology.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 5:54 - 8:08

235: Disaster Capitalist

Naked Body Scanners, Security Protocols at Schiphol Airport

The hosts describe the proliferation of naked body scanners at individual gates within Schiphol Airport. They note the irony of these security measures in the same airport associated with the "crotch bomber" incident, while observing that some gates still rely on traditional magnetometers when the scanners are inactive.

Drunk in America
Episode 215 1:48:58 - 1:50:36

215: Drunk in America

Schiphol Airport Body Scanners, Image Storage Systems

A source inside Schiphol Airport reports that while RFID baggage tracking was abandoned due to cost, 75 full-body scanners are being installed. Contrary to official claims that images are deleted immediately, the source alleges that a massive storage system has been implemented to archive all passenger scans.

VATBS vs AQAP
Episode 185 11:46 - 14:30

185: VATBS vs AQAP

Schiphol Airport, High-Resolution Scanner Data

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has delayed the full implementation of naked body scanners due to network infrastructure limitations. Sources suggest the scanners generate extremely high-resolution images that require significant bandwidth to transmit to remote viewing rooms. There is ongoing uncertainty regarding whether these high-resolution images are permanently stored by airport authorities.

Jihad Jane Rides Again
Episode 181 1:11:47 - 1:15:09

181: Jihad Jane Rides Again

Airport Security Theater, RFID Tags in Clothing

Observations from Schiphol Airport suggest that enhanced security measures, such as full-body scanners, are largely performative "theater." A personal experience with a scanner revealed that the machines may be detecting and recording RFID tags embedded in clothing labels rather than just searching for weapons. This raises concerns about the use of security checkpoints for surreptitious tracking of the public.

Media Corruption Now in 3D
Episode 180 16:05 - 21:07

180: Media Corruption Now in 3D

London Observations, Airport Body Scanners

Observations from a recent trip to the United Kingdom highlight a perceived atmosphere of depression and increased binge drinking in London. The report criticizes the lack of media analysis regarding Gordon Brown's Iraq inquiry testimony and the Phil Jones Climategate hearing. Additionally, an encounter with a "naked" body scanner at Schiphol Airport is described, noting the lack of public awareness regarding the "underpants bomber" justification for the technology.

The Greatest Depression
Episode 62 12:07 - 13:46

62: The Greatest Depression

Schiphol Airport, Naked Body Scanners, Security Theater

New security protocols at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam involve advanced imaging booths that produce near-naked images of passengers. Travelers are required to stand in a specific pose with hands raised, which is described as a symbolic act of surrender. While the monitors are not visible to the public, the technology has sparked privacy concerns among travelers and celebrities.