Topic: V 22 Osprey

2 chapters across the catalog

Wig Out
Episode 1459 1:42:36 - 1:46:47

1459: Wig Out

V-22 Osprey Safety Record and Recent Crashes

A recent crash of a Marine Corps V-22 Osprey in the California desert resulted in five fatalities, including the son of former MLB player Steve Sachs. The Osprey's tilt-rotor design has been criticized for being accident-prone and difficult for pilots to master during the transition between vertical and forward flight. Despite its mechanical complexity, the military continues to use the aircraft for its unique capabilities.

Use Your Words!
Episode 1262 2:05:40 - 2:11:12

1262: Use Your Words!

Trader Joe's and Ethnic Branding, Noodle Gun Updates

Trader Joe's faced a petition to change ethnic product names like "Trader Ming's" and "Trader Jose's," which the company initially appeared to resist before clarifying they were already in the process of relabeling. In other "noodle gun" news, Lego canceled a V-22 Osprey kit due to pressure from anti-war groups. The Edmonton Eskimos football team also announced a name change.