9 chapters across the catalog
A recent Microsoft Windows update reportedly introduced a security feature that triggers a confirmation alert whenever a user attempts to drag or move files between drives. While some speculate it is a virus, others point to the Tuesday update as the source of several system glitches, including Outlook failing to function for many users.
White House Bunker Inspection and Secret Service
Reports that President Trump was rushed to a secure bunker during protests at the White House are addressed. While the President claimed he was merely "inspecting" the facility, media sources like Jonathan Karl report he was moved there by the Secret Service due to a heightened security alert. The hosts discuss the conflicting narratives regarding the President's safety during the unrest.
Dr. Mumbi Show, State Department Security Alerts and Conspiracy Theories
Dr. Mumbi reports on an African perspective regarding the Ethiopian Airlines crash, highlighting a U.S. State Department security alert issued days prior. The alert advised U.S. personnel to avoid Bole International Airport on the day of the crash. This timing has led to various conspiracy theories in the region regarding whether U.S. intelligence had prior knowledge of a potential incident.
The NYPD increased security in Times Square for the 15th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, deploying bomb-sniffing dogs and radiation detectors. Despite the high alert and visible counterterrorism units, officials stated there was no "credible or specific threat" to the city. Critics argue these measures are primarily designed to generate overtime pay for officers while maintaining a perpetual state of emergency.
Media reports from San Diego and El Paso suggest an increased terror alert due to fears of ISIS members crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. This narrative is compared to the tactics used by Alex Jones to instill fear in the public regarding domestic security vulnerabilities.
The conversation explores the idea of a "six-week cycle" for major news events designed to maintain public compliance through "shelter-in-place" drills and emergency alerts. Speculation is raised regarding future events, including potential natural disasters or security incidents at major sporting events like the Army-Navy football game.
UMSL Musket Scare, Text Alert Systems and Slave Training
The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) was placed on lockdown after a history professor was spotted carrying a six-foot-long antique musket for a class presentation. The incident triggered a new text alert system, which school officials praised as a success despite the lack of an actual threat. The hosts characterize these frequent lockdowns and alerts as "slave training" designed to instill a state of constant fear.
National Terrorism Advisory System, New Alert Codes
Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the replacement of the color-coded terror alert system with the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). The new system will provide "specific, credible" alerts that automatically expire after two weeks unless renewed. Napolitano emphasized that the "perpetual orange" state of the past decade is being retired in favor of more detailed, unclassified summaries for the "citizenry."
Authoritarianism and the Orange Alert Security State
The psychological state of the American public is examined through the lens of T.W. Adorno's "The Authoritarian Personality" and Bob Altemeyer's "The Authoritarians." The permanent "Orange Alert" status at US airports is cited as a tool used to maintain a passive, fearful population that accepts increasing government control.
