Topic: Tom Wolfe

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Dr. Rachel Levine announced the launch of "COVID-19 Alert PA," a mobile app designed for contact tracing using Bluetooth technology. The app is intended to notify users of potential exposure without tracking specific locations via GPS. However, technical questions remain regarding the anonymity of the data and the effectiveness of the app if location services are disabled.

Matt Brown requested "F-cancer" karma in memory of his mother, while Harrison Nobles noted his mother's interest in QAnon. Devin Prater, a blind listener from Alabama, celebrated his 26th birthday. The hosts noted they have a significant number of blind listeners who appreciate the audible nature of the podcast. A "douchebag" call-out was issued for Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.

The Emmy Awards "In Memoriam" segment is criticized for including politician John McCain while allegedly snubbing prominent writers like Tom Wolfe. The inclusion of McCain is viewed as a political statement by producer Lorne Michaels. The segment also notes the lack of recognition for writers and directors during the award presentations themselves.

The passing of author Tom Wolfe is noted, with a focus on his contributions to "New Journalism" and his famous works like "The Bonfire of the Vanities." The hosts reflect on his creative process and the eventual recognition of his genius by the literary establishment.

CNN's Tom Foreman uses a virtual 3D studio to demonstrate how US satellites allegedly tracked the heat signature and radar signal of the missile that hit MH17. Despite the high-tech presentation, the hosts note that the report concludes with an admission that the exact launch site and perpetrators remain unconfirmed. The segment highlights the discrepancy between "high-tech facts" and the reliance on unverified YouTube videos and phone calls.