Topic: Twitter Source Code

A report claims 15,000 Americans die daily from medical misdiagnosis and hospital accidents. In food news, an Australian company created a "woolly mammoth meatball" using Arctic DNA and lamb meat to promote meat alternatives. Additionally, Twitter's source code was recently leaked online, though the hosts suggest the breach has had little practical impact.

A host describes an accidental "bonehead move" where a test message on Drop.io automatically posted to Twitter, leading thousands of followers to flood the service with notes. The conversation shifts to the mechanics of micro-blogging, noting that Twitter acts as a push technology compared to traditional blogs. They observe that while blog traffic is high, only a small fraction of users utilize RSS feeds.

The rise of live streaming services like UStream and Qik is criticized for ruining the "theater of the mind" essential to audio broadcasting. The hosts argue that streaming mundane activities or behind-the-scenes footage devalues the final product and reduces economic productivity. They cite the disappointment of seeing how old-time radio plays were produced as a reason to maintain the mystery of the broadcast environment.