Topic: Time Travel

A viral YouTube theory suggests that Donald Trump is a time traveler who obtained blueprints for a time machine from his uncle. The theory references "John Titor," a famous internet persona claiming to be from the future, and links Trump's family history to secret scientific discoveries. The hosts present the clip as an example of bizarre online conspiracy content.

The New York Times and David Brooks report on alleged chaos in the Trump White House, claiming staffers cannot find light switches or doorknobs. The hosts mock this narrative as a coordinated attempt to paint the administration as incompetent. They analyze a verbal slip by Brooks where he claimed the staff was in misery due to a "lack of chaos."

Sorghum is highlighted as a "criminally underrated grain" in a recent episode of "The Walking Dead," noted for its drought tolerance and food potential. The grain is also mentioned in Stephen King's "11.22.63" miniseries on Hulu, which follows a time traveler attempting to stop the Kennedy assassination. The discussion explores the "resistance" of time to being changed by historical interference.

John C. Dvorak jokingly claims to be a time traveler and plays a satirical "clip from the future" of Hillary Clinton reacting to Bill's death. The segment explores the idea that Bill's health and scandals make him a liability for Hillary's presidential ambitions.

A listener points out an article on KurzweilAI.net regarding the search for time travelers via internet metadata. The hosts joke about Adam Curry being a time traveler because he predicted the name "Pope Francis" weeks before the papal election, a feat discussed in a comment thread on the Kurzweil site.

Michael Moore appeared on Bill Maher's program to advocate for high-speed rail, claiming a train could travel from New York to Los Angeles in 12 to 14 hours. The hosts debunk this calculation, noting that even at 210 miles per hour, such a trip would require a perfectly straight line and no stops. They argue that state legislatures would never allow a rail line to pass through their territory without demanding local stops, which would significantly increase travel time.

A viral video claiming to show a time traveler using a cell phone in a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film is debunked. The hosts explain that the device was actually a portable hearing aid manufactured by Siemens in the 1920s, which required the user to hold a large receiver to their ear while carrying a battery briefcase.

Adam Curry proposes a theory that UFOs are actually time travelers who have disabled nuclear weapons to prevent human extinction. He argues that because nukes are now ineffective, the government must use "terrorist" memes to control the population. The discussion shifts to Pakistan's strategic importance for oil pipelines connecting China to the global market.

Physicists Holger Nielsen and Masao Ninomiya have proposed a theory that the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland keeps breaking down because its future success would be so catastrophic that "nature" or future humans are traveling back in time to sabotage it. The hosts mock this as the ultimate "dog ate my homework" excuse for scientific failure.

A story from the "Coast to Coast AM" radio show involves a man claiming to be a time traveler from the year 2036 visiting his mother. The hosts discuss the John Titor legend and the nature of paranormal talk radio. They critique the aesthetic of the John Titor website, comparing it to early internet designs with low-quality graphics.

The hosts discuss the logistical challenges of recording the podcast while Adam Curry is traveling in Amsterdam. They consider using local studios or recording from hotel rooms to manage the time zone difference. The segment includes personal banter about Dvorak's mood and his travel experiences in the Pacific Northwest.