Topic: Voice Switches

A series of technical audio failures during previous broadcasts was traced to a specific light dimmer switch located in a kitchen below the studio. The electrical interference from the slider caused significant buzzing and treble distortion in the microphones. After troubleshooting the hardware, the setup was upgraded to two Electro-Voice microphones, while an older faulty unit was discarded.

Emails from anonymous system administrators at major internet and cable providers confirm that the FBI and NSA maintain on-call monitoring of voice switches. One administrator notes that the FBI often detects switch issues before the company's internal monitoring. In Australia, a telco worker describes "regulatory compliance" taps that copy data and software used to analyze customer emotions in call centers.