Topic: Ultrasound

Speculation continues regarding a secret medical emergency that prompted the return of astronauts from the International Space Station. A theory is proposed that a pregnancy occurred in space, supported by NASA astronauts' recent praise for portable ultrasound technology used during the mission. NASA has officially cited HIPAA laws to avoid disclosing the specific nature of the medical issue.

Doctors at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto are testing a "non-invasive" treatment for treatment-resistant depression using MRI-guided focused ultrasound. The procedure involves heating and creating a lesion in a specific brain circuit to stop it from "firing." The hosts characterize this as a modern, high-tech version of a lobotomy and express skepticism about its long-term effects.

The hosts tackle "The List," a collection of topics involving Millennial behavior. They discuss a trend of Millennials avoiding ultrasounds due to autism fears, while simultaneously taking up cigarette smoking (specifically American Spirits). Dvorak shares an anecdote about "triggering" his daughter by making snide remarks about people in public, leading to a discussion on over-socialization.

James O'Keefe's Project Veritas released undercover footage showing Planned Parenthood staff stating they only perform ultrasounds for patients seeking abortions. The sting aimed to challenge the organization's claims about providing broad reproductive health services, such as prenatal checkups or gender reveals.

Carly Fiorina's public stance against Planned Parenthood is analyzed, specifically her point regarding the hypocritical use of ultrasound technology for harvesting rather than for maternal bonding. The discussion notes a shift in pro-life tactics from using "bloody" imagery to showing clean, recognizable fetal appendages, which is described as more effective due to modern science fiction influences.

The hosts briefly discuss a Texas law requiring women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound and wait 24 hours before receiving an abortion. They express disdain for government interference in personal medical matters, noting that similar legislation has appeared in Virginia.

A pregnant passenger at Chicago O'Hare was reportedly forced to go through a full-body scanner despite requesting a pat-down. The hosts discuss the health risks of millimeter-wave radiation and the TSA's claim that the machines are safer than ultrasounds. They encourage listeners to print out the TSA's own rules regarding the right to opt-out of electronic scanning.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is reportedly funding research into male contraception using ultrasound to stop sperm production. The hosts link this development to a broader "eugenicist agenda" they have previously discussed on the program.