Topic: Taser Shotgun

The hosts examine the Taser International X-Rep, a wireless electronic projectile fired from a standard 12-gauge shotgun. They express concern over the potential for lethal errors when mixing taser shells with live ammunition. The discussion includes a report on the increasing use of tasers in hospitals, specifically mentioning an incident involving the nephew of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

New law enforcement technology includes a wireless taser shotgun shell that delivers an electric shock upon impact. The hosts also track a series of news stories favoring high-speed rail over aviation, noting a PR battle between the two industries. Recent earthquakes in Iran are also mentioned as potential targets of "earthquake machine" technology.