6 chapters across the catalog
A news report details a massive sausage and salami recall in the South Bay area due to labeling errors regarding sheep casings. The USDA warned that the lack of disclosure could cause reactions in people with sheep protein allergies. John Dvorak expresses skepticism about the necessity of the recall, suspecting it may be an excuse for officials to confiscate high-quality meat.
Steve Marchi of Sunnyvale, California, contributed a $666.66 donation, jokingly referred to as the "Mark of the Beast." He requested several specific jingles, including an "adult Putin" voice and "pigs in human clothing." His donation is acknowledged as a bastion of support for independent reporting in the "Silicon Valley" region.
Producer Credits, Sack of Sevens Donations
A list of "Sack of Sevens" producers ($77.77) includes Todd Troutman of Sunnyvale, Jason Daniels of Dallas, and Sam Lung of Toronto. Other notable donations came from Richard Riley of Loomis and Robert Pinder of Springfield. These contributors are recognized for their financial support, which sustains the show's independent production model.
The hosts express a desire to be nominated in the "Comedy" category for the upcoming Podcast Awards. They also play a clip about the city of Sunnyvale using Pinterest to reunite lost pets with their owners, which they characterize as a corporate plug.
Blue Coat Systems and Syrian Internet Censorship
California-based Blue Coat Systems is allegedly providing equipment to the Syrian government to block internet access and track dissidents. While the State Department claims to be investigating, Blue Coat's client list includes numerous US agencies such as the CIA and DHS. The company, based in Sunnyvale, denies making direct sales to Syrian censors.
Blue Code of Silence and Media Messaging
The "Blue Code of Silence" refers to an unwritten rule among police officers to protect colleagues from reports of misconduct. This concept is linked to the name of Blue Coat Systems, which produces web proxy software. The discussion shifts to the power of media messaging and the importance of "reasonable deconstruction" to avoid being swayed by government propaganda.
