9 chapters across the catalog
London Metropolitan Police adopt a "tactical contact" strategy, intentionally ramming moped-riding thieves with police cars to curb a surge in mobile phone robberies. Scotland Yard released footage of the maneuvers, sparking debate over the safety of suspects who remove their helmets to avoid pursuit.
Dvorak's Unfinished Books, Helicopter Business Failure
The hosts discuss unfinished projects, including books on "Cycles" and "Vinegar" that are nearly complete but lack the final impetus for publication. They also recount a past business venture involving a helicopter company that failed due to a partner who was reportedly wanted by Scotland Yard.
Jimmy Savile, Scotland Yard Pedophilia Report
Scotland Yard released a report titled "Giving Victims a Voice," detailing 450 complaints and 214 recorded criminal offenses against the late celebrity Jimmy Savile. The report includes 34 instances of rape with victims as young as eight. The hosts point to Savile's high-level connections, including a papal knighthood and friendship with Prince Charles, as evidence of a protected elite pedophile ring.
The UK is engulfed in a massive scandal involving the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile, following widespread allegations of decades of sexual abuse. The hosts discuss the removal of Savile's headstone and play archival clips where Savile issued "non-denial denials" regarding his behavior. They highlight the complicity of the police and the BBC in ignoring rumors that had circulated for years.
Anonymous, FBI Conference Call, and Indecent Images
The hacking group Anonymous reportedly intercepted a conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard. The hosts dismiss the significance of the leak, noting the call mostly consisted of mundane logistics and a brief mention of "indecent images" related to a prosecution. The event is characterized as a low-level PR stunt rather than a major security breach.
Adam Curry Wealth Clarification, Direct Audience Connection
Adam Curry clarifies his financial history, explaining that he lost much of his wealth due to a business partner who was a fugitive from Scotland Yard and through ten years of spending. He expresses that he has never been happier than he is now, supported directly by his audience. The hosts also discuss Louis CK's experiment in selling a comedy special directly to fans for five dollars.
Scotland Yard arrests 19-year-old Ryan Cleary in connection with cyberattacks by the group LulzSec on the CIA and Sony. The hosts argue that the media's portrayal of these "cyberattacks" as "highly damaging" is exaggerated, as the group primarily targeted public-facing websites rather than secure government data.
United Kingdom Parliamentary Expense Scandal, Gordon Brown
A massive expense scandal involving British Ministers of Parliament leads to calls for a Scotland Yard investigation into data leaks. Prime Minister Gordon Brown is accused of expensing £6,000 for shared maid services, while Home Secretary Jackie Smith faces criticism for expensing X-rated movies rented by her husband. The controversy centers on the misuse of taxpayer funds for personal household and entertainment costs.
Ron Suskind, Iraq War Intelligence, and UK Terror Plot
Author Ron Suskind's book, The Way of the World, alleges the Bush administration ignored intelligence from Saddam Hussein's intelligence chief, Tahir Jalil Habbush, confirming Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction. The book further claims the US government leaked information about a UK-based liquid bomb plot prematurely to boost domestic approval ratings. This leak forced Scotland Yard to move in on 25 suspects before sufficient evidence was gathered, leading to subsequent legal challenges in the UK.
