Topic: W Hotel

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Nashville, Tennessee, where Curry is attending the K-Love Music Awards at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Curry describes the "biodome" environment of the hotel and a worship service led by Pastor Levi Lusko. Technical difficulties are noted, including a failing SSD drive and the transition to using a Roadcaster Pro on Linux.

The hosts open the program from Northern California and Amsterdam, offering Mother's Day greetings while noting the absence of their own living mothers. A strange incident is reported involving a hotel sign catching fire outside a guest room window at Schiphol, leaving scorched walls.

A critique of the low-quality security footage from the Hilton Hotel highlights the disparity between commercial security systems and cheap consumer technology. Despite the availability of 48-megapixel phone cameras and inexpensive HD webcams, official evidence often remains grainy and low-frame-rate. The host compares the hotel's "stationary bullcrap" to his own home system that tracks delivery drivers in high definition.

Representative Anna Paulina Luna revealed she had prepared an expulsion resolution for Eric Swalwell and informed him he would be removed if he did not resign. Luna also referenced forensic reporting on a controversial hotel room video, asserting it was authentic and not AI-generated. She suggested that further damaging information, possibly involving an underage individual, might soon be released.

Mimi Smith Dvorak shares a story from the summer of 1968 when she stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu. She befriended a young man who lamented the burdens of fame, only to later discover he was Jim Morrison of The Doors. Morrison invited Mimi's parents to his performance, but her mother declined the invitation, preferring to go to dinner instead.

Mimi Smith-Dvorak details her childhood living in Tehran in 1966 while her father worked on a drilling rig in the Persian Gulf. She describes staying at the Sina Hotel, which she later realized was a hub for CIA operatives and economic hitmen. She recalls traveling the country with a family friend who used her and her mother as "beards" for his intelligence work before he was eventually killed on the Iraqi border.

Terminix releases its annual ranking of the worst cities for bed bugs, with Philadelphia taking the top spot followed by New York City. The infestation at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York is highlighted as the hosts prepare for an upcoming trip to the city. The segment recalls the 2020 "bed bug era" when the insects were reportedly found in movie theaters and classrooms across France and the U.S.

Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran shared an anecdote about working with Donald Trump during the sale of the Plaza Hotel to Hong Kong investors. Corcoran described Trump as a "genius" salesman who ignores standard pitches to focus on the psychological vulnerabilities of his counterparts. She noted his ability to sense a person's weakness and play into it to close high-stakes real estate deals.

Journalist Craig Unger appears on Deutsche Welle to claim Donald Trump has been a Russian asset since 1980. Unger alleges the recruitment began when Trump purchased televisions for the Grand Hyatt Hotel from a KGB front in New York. The narrative suggests a long-term relationship evolved from these early business dealings into political influence.

A federal judge denied New York City's request for the immediate return of $80 million in FEMA funds that were allegedly used to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotels. The hosts contrast this with the ongoing neglect of Americans in Western North Carolina, who are still living in tents following hurricane damage. They call for the President to visit the region and provide real assistance to ignored citizens.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City will close as a migrant intake center in June 2025. The city has seen a decline in new arrivals following the implementation of 60-day stay limits and the purchase of 53,000 relocation tickets for migrants. Over 173,000 people passed through the hotel over the last two years, many from countries like Peru.

CNN's Anderson Cooper engaged in a heated debate regarding FEMA's use of funds to house migrants in New York City hotels. While critics labeled the Roosevelt Hotel a "luxury" accommodation, Cooper argued it is a "dump" and that the funds were congressionally appropriated. The discussion centers on the transparency of government spending related to the migrant crisis.

Matthew Livalsberger, a combat veteran, detonated a Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas as a self-described "wake-up call" rather than a terrorist attack. While official reports cite PTSD and personal trauma, online theories circulated by figures like Sean Ryan suggest a connection to anti-gravity technology. Doubts are raised about the Turo rental app's role in connecting the Las Vegas and New Orleans incidents.

President Biden addressed the nation regarding the New Orleans attack, confirming the suspect's military background and social media posts praising ISIS. Simultaneously, authorities investigated a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Both vehicles were rented through the car-sharing platform Turo, though officials have not yet confirmed a direct link between the two incidents.

Producer Isabel is developing Pure Garderes, a boutique hotel and luxury venue in the heart of Gascony, France. The establishment will feature farm-to-table dining with regional delicacies like Armagnac and wild sanglier. Isabel is also securing approval for a helipad on the property to accommodate guests arriving by helicopter.

Tony Buzby warned that future filings will name "cowardly but complicit" bystanders and corporate entities that profited from Sean Combs' behavior, including banks, hotels, and pharmaceutical companies. The lawsuits will detail the use of "tranq" and other drugs to incapacitate victims. The hosts speculate on whether this legal action will implicate major politicians or captains of industry.

Reports of protests in Chicago show activists breaching the DNC perimeter to condemn the administration's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict. A bizarre incident at the Fairmont Hotel is detailed, where female offenders allegedly placed maggots on breakfast tables used by DNC delegates. Curry suggests the use of "maggots" might be a subversive pun on "MAGA."

A group of asylum seekers in Seattle is protesting a move from a hotel in Kent, claiming the city has not paid the bill. The city of Seattle clarified it is committed to funding housing for 45 families through June, but the location of the shelter may change, causing frustration among the families.

During a visit to the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, the hosts observe mojitos being served in jars. They predict that "moonshine" and jar-based beverages will become the next major lifestyle and investment trend, potentially involving celebrity endorsements.

A controversial proposal in Los Angeles suggests placing homeless individuals in hotels alongside paying tourists and families. Representatives from the hotel and accommodation industry warn that this policy could devastate local tourism as consumers choose hotels outside the city limits. Concerns are also raised regarding the lack of medical training for hotel staff tasked with managing vulnerable populations.