Topic: University Of Maryland

Adam Curry experiments with "Boost Oxygen," a canned oxygen product found in his hotel gift bag. The hosts discuss the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a human patient at the University of Maryland. The show concludes with a reminder of the next broadcast on Thursday and a closing montage of "fast-moving science" clips.

Scientists in Denmark found that Omicron is significantly better at infecting vaccinated individuals compared to the Delta variant. Some data from Israel suggests that vaccine efficacy against Omicron may even reach negative percentages over time. A University of Maryland study also confirmed that infected individuals exhale detectable amounts of the virus in their breath.

The CCP is accused of using Confucius Institutes to co-opt American academic institutions and silence discussions on topics controversial to Beijing. Bill Barr urged universities to protect academic integrity and resist the suppression of diverse voices. These institutes are described as government-funded nodes that pressure host schools to align with Chinese state interests in exchange for financial support.

A viral video captured security guards at a Baltimore hospital leaving a patient in a hospital gown at a bus stop in freezing temperatures. The incident, known as "patient dumping," is criticized as a symptom of a profit-oriented medical system that seeks to remove uninsured or unprofitable patients from its care.

Flyers stating "It's okay to be white" were posted at the University of Maryland and a Silver Spring high school, sparking a massive media backlash and police investigations. The campaign was reportedly designed to provoke an "anti-white" media response to rally support for pro-white activism. The hosts suggest these incidents are part of a strategy to keep racial and political tensions high leading into the 2018 elections.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testifies that 2014 was the most lethal year for global terrorism. The hosts investigate the source of his data, the "START" consortium at the University of Maryland, and find it is heavily funded by the Department of Homeland Security and DARPA. They argue the data is not independent but part of a government-funded feedback loop.

A listener report describes the public "standing ovations" given to military personnel from the NSA's Cybersecurity Command during University of Maryland sporting events. The hosts discuss the use of LinkedIn to identify "No Agenda producers" in professional settings. The idea for a "Digital Preppers" book featuring ham radio and private server instructions is revisited.

John C. Dvorak investigates the professional background of Vivek Kundra, questioning his claims of a biology degree and the prestige of his master's degree. The discussion focuses on Kundra's tenure as CEO of Creostar, which is characterized as a small sole proprietorship rather than a major firm. Tech figures like Tim O'Reilly and Om Malik are criticized for defending Kundra's credentials.