Topic: Swimming

A phenomenon referred to as "concrete cancer" is affecting high-end swimming pools built in Austin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many wealthy residents allegedly used PPP loans to fund pool installations, only for the structures to leak and split due to defective concrete supplied to contractors.

French tax authorities used artificial intelligence software developed by Google and Capgemini to identify over 20,000 undeclared private swimming pools through aerial imagery. The crackdown has already generated approximately 10 million dollars in new tax revenue, as pools increase property values and associated taxes. Officials plan to expand the use of this software nationwide to identify other undeclared home extensions, patios, and gazebos.

The international swimming federation FINA voted to restrict transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races. Meanwhile, in California, Assemblyman Scott Weiner has proposed a law to decriminalize loitering for the purposes of prostitution. In a humorous contrast, a mayor in Hudson, Ohio, recently claimed that allowing ice fishing shanties on a local lake would lead to prostitution.

Taylor, a military swim coach and trainer, is damed as "Dame Taylor of the Rising Sea." She discussed her skepticism of climate change and her work as a high-intensity swim instructor, where she teaches students to remain calm under extreme underwater conditions.

Listeners celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with donations, including a request for "Jobs Karma" for a new business venture. A notable note comes from Taylor, a swim coach for Air Force Special Warfare, who offers lessons in "water confidence tactics" for those preparing for elite military units. The segment also features a producer-created song about the host's squeaky chair.

The hosts deconstruct Joe Biden’s anecdote about a confrontation with a gang leader named "Corn Pop" at a Delaware swimming pool in the 1960s. Biden describes using a six-foot length of chain to defend himself against "bad boys" with straight razors. The hosts mock the details of the story, particularly the mention of "rusty razors" and Biden calling a black man "Esther Williams."

Adam Curry observes that Olympic television coverage heavily emphasizes "weeping and sobbing" athletes to create emotional drama. The hosts debate the proper protocol for the National Anthem, specifically whether one is required to place their hand over their heart during the "Star Spangled Banner" versus the "Pledge of Allegiance."

The hosts discuss Wonder Showzen, a dark satirical puppet show originally aired on Adult Swim that parodies children's television. They highlight a specific segment titled "CIA and The Kid" as a potential "evergreen" clip for the show due to its themes of psychological conditioning.

A cartoon on Adult Swim titled "The Magic of Science" includes a dialogue between characters about getting the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. The hosts flag this as a blatant example of native advertising targeting young viewers with pharmaceutical messaging. They discuss how health mandates and corporate interests are embedded into entertainment content.

Additional producers are thanked for their 12-12-12 donations. A message from Lori Swim discusses the history of Hanukkah as a revolution against the Greeks, drawing parallels to modern resistance. Stan Salisbury requests the playing of the No Agenda National Anthem and suggests the creation of an official No Agenda flag.

The Palestinian Olympic team, consisting of five athletes, participated in the London games despite Palestine not being a diplomatically recognized state. A swimmer on the team describes the difficulties of training in an outdoor pool during winter. The hosts discuss the political implications of the International Olympic Committee's invitation and suggest that "Gitmo Nation" should seek similar representation.

A discussion regarding the recurring discovery of severed feet on the shores of British Columbia touches on fringe internet theories involving aggressive dolphins. Personal anecdotes about "swimming with dolphins" experiences highlight the physical size and behavior of male dolphins in captivity.

CNN is criticized for interrupting a serious interview regarding the S&P credit rating downgrade to provide "breaking news" about marathon swimmer Diana Nyad. The hosts mock the network for prioritizing details about Nyad's physical ailments and vomiting over critical global financial news.

The swimming timing system provided by Omega, known as ARES, is scrutinized following Michael Phelps' close finish in the butterfly. FINA rules require a simultaneous two-hand touch in butterfly races, which some observers believe was not clearly met. Additionally, the sudden dominance of Jamaican runners is noted as suspicious, while Phelps' appearance is compared to a Wallace and Gromit claymation character.