Topic: The Fly

Reports from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) regarding the "Blackbird" flying car by CycloTek are met with skepticism due to performance limitations. The vehicle's 49 mph top speed and 20-minute battery life are cited as evidence that flying cars remain "useless toys" without significant breakthroughs in power-to-weight ratios. The hosts argue that electric flight is currently sustained only by government subsidies rather than practical utility.

Adam Curry reviews the film "Fly Me to the Moon," expressing disappointment in the $19 rental price and the movie's quality. He critiques the casting of Channing Tatum and the "nepotism" of including SNL's Colin Jost. Curry jokes that Kamala Harris should campaign on making streaming movies cheaper.

A notable moment from the debate involved a fly landing on Mike Pence's hair and remaining there for several minutes. The hosts speculate jokingly that it could have been a miniature drone given its timing and persistence. They criticize the moderator and the production booth for not alerting the Vice President to the distraction during the live broadcast.

A discussion on the historical promise of a robot-led utopia notes that society was once told automation would lead to a life of leisure. The failure to deliver "The Jetsons" lifestyle, specifically flying cars, has led to a modern disillusionment with technological progress and the current fear surrounding job displacement.

Whoopi Goldberg suggested on "The View" that Donald Trump should be placed on a Homeland Security watch list for his rhetoric. This coincided with a broader political push to prevent individuals on the no-fly list from purchasing firearms.

The technical capabilities of the mobile Airstream studio are discussed, including the use of a Verizon jetpack for high-speed internet. Potential names for the trailer are debated, with suggestions including "Enola Gay" and "The Flying Burrito." The segment concludes with a decision to let "Tina the Keeper" have the final say on the vehicle's name.

A host recounts attending an 87-year-old Tony Bennett's live performance in Austin, Texas. The experience included a balcony view with champagne provided by a friend, Eric Copper, and a notable unamplified rendition of "Fly Me to the Moon" by Bennett.