Topic: Travel Warnings

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, federal judges have ruled that the administration must continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Meanwhile, air traffic controllers (ATC) are working without pay, leading to significant staffing shortages and flight delays. An anonymous controller warns that "mile in trail" restrictions will increase, advising travelers to drive rather than fly during the upcoming holiday season.

World Pride festivities kicked off in Washington, D.C., featuring a massive quilt display on the National Mall. Several European countries, including Germany and Denmark, issued travel warnings for transgender citizens visiting the US due to the political climate. The hosts discuss a perceived rift within the LGBTQ community, suggesting that "the gays" are becoming frustrated with the prioritization of transgender issues.

The United States State Department issued travel warnings for Americans visiting China and Italy, citing potential terror attacks in the latter. The hosts question the validity of these warnings, noting that the specific targets listed—such as shopping malls and places of worship—have rarely been targeted in Italy recently.

The U.S. State Department issues travel warnings for Europe during the holiday season, citing credible threats of terror attacks at Christmas markets. RT reports on the warnings, noting that the U.S. considers countries like Morocco and Egypt safer for travel than the UK or France.

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for Americans visiting Europe this summer, citing potential terrorist targets like the Euro 2016 soccer tournament in France and World Youth Day in Poland. The warning comes amid widespread labor strikes in France that have disrupted transportation and fuel supplies.

The high cost of international data roaming is discussed alongside a UK travel warning issued for LGBT travelers visiting Mississippi and North Carolina. The hosts reflect on their 2008 theory that political debates would increasingly center on gay rights issues.

The hosts conclude their 2012 retrospective by noting the State Department's travel warnings for Haiti due to crime and disease, contrasting this with the Clinton Foundation's hotel projects in the country. They sign off for the final time in 2012, wishing listeners a happy New Year.