Listener Mail: Bad at Math, Flock Maps, Australia's Moth Plague, and More
Summary
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben return to their weekly listener mail segment, correcting a mathematical error regarding a historic library late fee and discussing Daniel Radcliffe's recent work. The episode features a listener-submitted punk song about the military-industrial complex and a detailed exploration of a new interactive map revealing Flock Security’s massive, undisclosed surveillance camera network across the US.
Topics discussed
Intro and show premise
Returning to listener mail backlog
Sponsor segments: Orderly Meds, Health vs Hype, Alienware
Listener corrections on library late fees and Daniel Radcliffe
More listener math nitpicks and random facts
Discussion on government chatbot and renaming the Gulf of Mexico
Analysis of performative government actions and renaming
Geopolitics: Ukraine, Russia diesel deals, and Venezuela
Sponsor segments: Orderly Meds, Health vs Hype, Liberty Mutual, McCormick
Listener call: Flounder and the band Circle Jerks
Discussion on government contractors and punk rock music
Flock surveillance map controversy and data vulnerabilities
Sponsor segments: Orderly Meds, Health vs Hype, Liberty Mutual, McCormick
Listener letter: Bogong moth migration in Australia
Listener letter: West Nile virus origins and bioweapon theories
Shoutouts to Virgin Voyages and live show attendees
Outro and final sponsor segments
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