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A review of morning news broadcasts from June 3, 2021, highlights a lack of substantive reporting on major events. ABC is noted for promoting the Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder and featuring Barack Obama lecturing children at a football event in Chicago. NBC coverage included a segment on Princess Diana's gown, while CBS featured author Clint Smith reading from his new book about racism.
Luke Mudge from Denver discusses the difficulties of running an Asian Fusion food truck and his transition back to a traditional day job. Thor Maruzik, a first-time donor from Toronto, is also acknowledged, leading to a discussion on the pronunciation of his name.
Natalie Portman Cast as Female Thor, Fast and Furious Airplane Viewing
Natalie Portman is set to play a female version of Thor, a casting decision that has sparked significant debate among online trolls and fans. The discussion shifts to the quality of modern movies and the unique appeal of the Fast and Furious franchise as ideal viewing material during flights.
A movie clip featuring Stonehenge and "spatial extrusions" is played. John C. Dvorak identifies it as Thor: The Dark World. They also mention that Wag the Dog is currently playing on HBO, noting its continued relevance to modern political "distractions."
Adam Curry's partner, Tina Snyder, sends a coded birthday message to the show, referencing "Thor" and "Tiger Beat." The hosts conclude the episode by reiterating the value-for-value model and thanking the audience for their overwhelming support. They announce the next broadcast for the following Thursday.
The hosts play a "Guess That Movie" segment featuring a clip from "Thor: The Dark World." The discussion briefly touches on the film's plot involving Stonehenge and the fabric of reality before mentioning that "Wag the Dog" is currently airing on HBO.
Author Brad Thor revealed his involvement in the Department of Homeland Security's "Red Cell" program, which recruits creative thinkers to plot potential terrorist attack scenarios. Thor describes it as a "Las Vegas" program where the ideas generated must stay within the government. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting the program is used to "dream up" scenarios that the security apparatus can then exploit.
Brad Thor's new book, "Hidden Order," focuses on the Federal Reserve, which he claims will be the "next big thing" in public discourse. Thor uses a style he calls "faction," blending real-life surveillance and economic trends into thriller novels. The hosts discuss the history of the "Red Cell" term, noting its origins in testing military base security and its co-option by DHS.
