Topic: Tier 3

The New York Times reports that four of the Saudi men involved in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi received State Department-approved paramilitary training in the United States. The training was provided by Tier One Group, a company owned by the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, where former Vice President Dan Quayle serves as chairman.

San Francisco and surrounding counties moved from the "purple" to "red" tier, allowing for the reopening of indoor dining, gyms, and museums with limited capacity. Mayor London Breed emphasized the need for continued mask-wearing in restaurants and public spaces to prevent a return to stricter lockdowns. Local reporting from KQED highlighted the uncertainty among officials regarding potential future surges.

Residents in California's "purple tier" counties are facing renewed lockdowns and restaurant closures despite high compliance with mask mandates and social distancing. Critics argue that the strict measures have failed to prevent a surge in cases, leading to skepticism about the effectiveness of the state's strategy. The discussion highlights the economic and social toll of the prolonged restrictions in the Bay Area.

A producer report from Greater Manchester describes the inconsistencies of the UK's Tier 3 lockdown system, where betting shops were closed while salons and pubs remained open. To comply with regulations requiring food service, local breweries partnered with frozen food companies to sell cheap meals for £3.50. Customers frequently paid for the meals as a "tax" to allow for drinking without actually consuming the frozen food.

The hosts warn of a "scam" where major cable companies offer free Wi-Fi to lock users into their ecosystems and enforce cable credential logins for streaming apps. They also discuss the NDAA 2013 and the legalization of domestic psychological operations. A "special thanks" to the Department of Defense in the film "Moneyball" is cited as evidence of government influence in media.