6 chapters across the catalog
The Hague is preparing for a major NATO summit that will result in the closure of two major highways and the Madurodam miniature park for several months. Security measures include the installation of Patriot and Stinger missile batteries in the coastal dunes. The hosts criticize the 100 million euro cost and the disruption to local businesses and tourism.
Bob Schieffer's Retirement and Jeb Bush on the Patriot Act
On Bob Schieffer's final episode of *Face the Nation*, Jeb Bush defended the Patriot Act's metadata program, claiming there is no evidence it violated civil liberties. Bush identified ISIS and the "asymmetric threat" of encryption as the greatest dangers to U.S. national security. The segment critiques the "Bush-Clinton" political dynasty and the media's role in promoting hawkish policy positions.
President Obama appeared on *The Daily Show* with Jon Stewart, where he was questioned about the continuation of Bush-era warrantless wiretapping and the Patriot Act. Obama claimed his administration had built "legal structures and safeguards" around these programs. Stewart is criticized for failing to press the President on these issues, acting more as a "shill" for the administration than a critical journalist.
The Economist magazine published a "shoe throwers index" to measure unrest in the Arab world based on various social and economic indicators. The hosts appreciate the use of the "shoe throwing" terminology, which they have long promoted. They encourage listeners in Washington D.C. to express their dissatisfaction with the Patriot Act by throwing shoes at politicians.
U.S. Marshals TV Shows, Cell Phone Remote Activation
The hosts discuss the portrayal of U.S. Marshals in new TV shows like "The Chase" and "Dark Blue." They highlight a scene from "Dark Blue" that depicts the remote activation of a cell phone microphone to listen to conversations, a capability the hosts have long claimed exists under the Patriot Act.
Kim Jong-il Movie Recommendations and Potential Wine Tasting
Adam Curry recounts a conversation with his uncle, Don Curry, regarding his past correspondence with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. Don Curry reportedly sent movies such as The Patriot and Brothers in Arms to the Supreme Leader, who allegedly enjoyed them. The hosts propose sending a new list of DVDs to Kim Jong-il to facilitate a future wine tasting meeting for John C. Dvorak.
