Topic: Subways

The FDA is reviewing the use of azodicarbonamide (ADA), a chemical used in yoga mats that is also a common dough conditioner in US bread. While banned in Europe due to its breakdown into potential carcinogens like semicarbazide, it remains legal in the US as a bleaching agent and volumizer. Major chains like Subway and Wendy's have previously pledged to remove the ingredient from their products.

Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 750 National Guard troops and 250 state troopers to patrol the New York City subway system following a spike in felony assaults. The plan includes bag checks and increased mental health outreach for repeat offenders. Some observers suggest the surge in security is a temporary measure to make riders feel safe before the implementation of controversial congestion pricing.

The hosts open the program by discussing the six Tony Award nominations for the play "Ain't No Mo," written by Jordan E. Cooper. They compare the safety and atmosphere of New York City to Chicago, noting concerns about subway tracks and general urban decay. One host mentions his wife's upcoming Mother's Day visit to New York and her anxiety regarding the city's current state.

Frank James is taken into custody in Manhattan after a mass shooting on a Brooklyn subway train that left ten people struck by gunfire. James reportedly called a tip line on himself, leading to his arrest without incident in the East Village. Investigators recovered a Glock 17 handgun and 33 shell casings at the scene, along with a credit card and U-Haul keys that linked James to the crime.

The hosts discuss the decline of social responsibility in major cities, linking it to the expectation that the government should handle all public services. They cite recent attacks in the New York subway and the prevalence of litter as symptoms of a mindset where individuals no longer feel compelled to intervene or maintain their environment.

The show concludes with a montage of Joe Biden's recent verbal gaffes and a summary of the evidence against Brooklyn subway shooting suspect Frank James. Authorities found 33 shell casings from a Glock 17 at the scene, along with a credit card and U-Haul keys that led to the suspect's arrest after he reportedly called a tip line on himself.

New York City's MTA has implemented a "mask force" with conductors reading scripts every 15 minutes to mandate face coverings. The hosts mock the tone of these announcements and the distribution of free masks on subways while restaurants remain restricted.

A recording from an Oregon Public Health hotline features a woman complaining about employees at a Subway and a local pantry not wearing masks. The caller expresses frustration that workers are "coughing" and demands that health officials "do their goddamn job." The segment characterizes these types of calls as a "farce" and a symptom of societal insanity.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York City subway will shut down nightly from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for disinfecting, marking the first such closure in over a century. Additionally, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg will oversee a massive contact tracing program employing 30 tracers for every 100,000 residents. The subway shutdown has raised concerns about the "unhoused" population who use the trains as a shelter of last resort.

A "Police State News Bulletin" reports on a sting operation in Columbus, Ohio, where a female officer was stripped naked in a park to lure "perverts." A firefighter was arrested and found guilty despite entrapment concerns. The segment also mentions New York City subway stings where citizens are arrested for picking up "lost" wallets or iPods.

A major bomb scare in a New York City subway station ended with the discovery that the suspicious devices were merely abandoned rice cookers, not pressure cooker bombs. A suspect was taken into custody, though no charges were immediately filed. Observers noted that the individual appeared to have physical disabilities, and the incident was dismissed by the hosts as a "bullcrap story" that caused unnecessary panic.

Violence in Hong Kong escalated as police stormed a subway station in the Yuen Long neighborhood to arrest protesters. The unrest followed an earlier attack on protesters by a mob believed to be members of organized crime gangs. There is growing international concern that the People's Liberation Army may intervene if the chaos continues to intensify.

Women on the New York City subway have reported receiving unsolicited "dick pics" via Apple's AirDrop feature, which allows users to send files to nearby devices. The default setting often allows anyone to send images, leading to digital harassment in public spaces. The hosts suggest that this same technology could be used more positively to share "No Agenda" episodes with strangers in public.

A producer provides information on the antimicrobial properties of copper and brass, explaining why they were historically used for door handles to kill bacteria. This leads to a "disgusting" anecdote from a subway worker who witnessed a woman change a tampon in mid-stride on a station floor and then touch an escalator railing.

Following the legal scandal involving Subway spokesman Jared Fogle, Adam Curry observes that a local Subway in Austin remained packed with customers. The hosts discuss the "no such thing as bad publicity" phenomenon and Curry shares his specific routine for ordering a veggie sandwich at the South Congress location.

An anecdote about office workers independently choosing Subway for lunch on the day of the Jared Fogle allegations serves as a discussion on subliminal messaging. This transitions into political analysis regarding Democrats seeking a "Plan B" as Hillary Clinton's candidacy faces increasing questions and Joe Biden considers a run.

The hosts recount a trip to the Akihabara district in Tokyo, guided by a 12-year-old who navigated the complex subway system. They describe the "electric town" alleyways filled with electronic components and ham radio equipment. The experience included visiting a converted 1912 railway station and observing the intense noise of multi-floor game arcades.

A discussion on methods to avoid unwanted interactions on public transit, including wearing medical masks, using rose water to appear sweaty, or making guttural noises to simulate Tourette's syndrome.

The Department of Homeland Security plans to release particles of Bacillus subtilis bacteria into the Boston MBTA subway system to test biological agent sensors. While officials claim the bacteria is safe for healthy individuals, critics point out that it can remain viable for decades and may pose risks to the elderly or immunocompromised.

The act addresses the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the Department of Homeland Security along the U.S.-Mexico border. It also prioritizes security for railway and subway networks, suggesting an expansion of TSA-style screening to public transit. The hosts contrast this with President Obama's previous promises that train travel would not require removing shoes.