Topic: Tom Carper

4 chapters across the catalog

3 Screws
Episode 1271 1:17:52 - 1:19:16

1271: 3 Screws

USPS Hearing, Senator Tom Carper, and Technical Difficulties

During a United States Postal Service hearing featuring Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Senator Tom Carper experienced significant technical difficulties with his Zoom setup. Carper was heard using profanity while struggling to unmute his microphone, an incident captured on the official video feed. The moment is used to highlight the frequent failures of remote legislative proceedings.

Law of the Jungle
Episode 563

563: Law of the Jungle

Bitcoin Price Surge, Silk Road 2.0, Senate Homeland Security Hearings

Bitcoin prices have surpassed $300 following endorsements from institutional investors and acceptance by Chinese firms like Baidu. The launch of Silk Road 2.0 occurred just one month after federal agents shuttered the original site, prompting Senator Tom Carper of the Senate Homeland Security Committee to call for adaptive federal policies. Skepticism remains regarding the legitimacy of the new marketplace due to unrealistic drug pricing displayed in media reports.

Atlas Shrugged
Episode 111 9:40 - 12:23

111: Atlas Shrugged

Senator Tom Carper, Nuclear Energy Expansion Advocacy

Senator Tom Carper of Delaware expressed strong support for expanding nuclear power during recent Senate hearings. The administration, including Energy Secretary Steven Chu, appears to be moving toward a "reset" or "reboot" of the nuclear industry. Proponents argue for building new plants across the country as a primary energy solution.