# Gassed in Boston > Federal agencies release chemicals into Boston transit tunnels for terror simulations as corporate interests and intelligence agencies maneuver through a landscape of recalls and retracted allegations. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 228 - **Published:** 2010-08-22 - **Length:** 1h 55m - **Topics:** Boston Gas Test, [WikiLeaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [Warren Buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), GM IPO, [Wyclef Jean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wyclef-jean.md), [Egg Recall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-recall.md), [Superbugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superbugs.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston ## About this episode The Department of Homeland Security recently conducted a simulated terror attack in the Boston subway system, releasing sulfur hexafluoride and perfluorocarbons into the transit tunnels. While officials claim the study tracks gas propagation for public safety, the use of potent greenhouse gases and chemicals known to cause flu-like symptoms raises serious health concerns for commuters. This simulation occurs alongside a massive recall of half a billion eggs from Wright County Egg in Galt, Iowa, which critics suggest may be a strategic move to consolidate the industrial food supply and eliminate independent farmers. International tensions and corporate maneuvers dominate the landscape as Julian Assange faces a rapidly retracted rape allegation in Sweden, a sequence of events resembling a botched intelligence agency honey trap. In the United States, General Motors filed an S-1 to go public, admitting that its new leadership lacks automotive experience while the public still holds an 85% stake via government bailouts. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett invested $2.4 billion into Johnson & Johnson, a move seen as a calculated bet on the financial windfall of the Affordable Care Act. In Haiti, Wyclef Jean appeals his presidential disqualification while the preferred successor of the current administration, Jude Celestin, faces scrutiny over a prior bank fraud conviction in the United States. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate these stories despite a crippling Comcast service outage in Northern California that forced a pivot to manual production. The duo deconstructs medical propaganda in the television drama Royal Pains and mocks the sudden media obsession with bedbug infestations as a potential PR campaign for the mattress industry. The program concludes with a look at the cultural significance of the number 42 ahead of a binary-themed fundraiser. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/transcript.md. ### 1. Comcast Service Outage, Northern California Connectivity Issues (0:00–2:00) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program discussing a major Comcast service outage affecting Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, and Kensington. The outage lasted from early morning until noon, preventing the hosts from accessing their usual production spreadsheets. They describe the automated customer service experience and the frustration of troubleshooting hardware during regional downtime. Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connectivity.md), [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/1.md) ### 2. No Agenda PR, Domain Acquisitions, Value-for-Value Banners (2:02–5:07) The hosts review recent promotional efforts by the community, including new domain acquisitions like let-vote-for-jobs.com and trains-good-planes-bad.com. They highlight new "Value for Value" web banners created by Mark the Donation Dude and mention the premiere of Marcus Couch's "Earthquake Machine" on the No Agenda stream. The segment concludes with a call to propagate the show's formula. Keywords: noagendapr.com, mark the donation dude, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [marcus couch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcus-couch.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Eat Pray Love Movie Review, Product Placement Criticism (5:08–9:44) A host provides a critical review of the film Eat Pray Love, starring Julia Roberts, after viewing it at the Director's Guild. The film is criticized for its two-and-a-half-hour runtime, excessive product placement for American Express and Sony Vaio, and its failure to capture the essence of the book. The discussion notes that Brad Pitt served as an executive producer on the project. Keywords: [eat pray love](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eat-pray-love.md), [julia roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-roberts.md), [brad pitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-pitt.md), [american express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-express.md), sony vaio [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Spanair Flight 5022, Malware Claims, Cyber Security Propaganda (9:44–17:50) The hosts analyze reports from El Pais and MSNBC claiming a Trojan virus on a central computer contributed to the 2008 Spanair MD-82 crash. They argue the malware story is a distraction from human error and maintenance failures, specifically the failure to deploy flaps. The segment critiques antivirus companies like Trend Micro for using the tragedy to push cyber security agendas. Keywords: spanair, trojan virus, [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md), trend micro, cyber defense agency [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/4.md) ### 5. China Train Trestle Accident, Siemens Green Marketing (17:51–19:35) A brief discussion covers a train accident in China involving a collapsed trestle. The conversation shifts to Siemens and their aggressive marketing for high-speed rail, including a collaboration with Orange County Choppers to build an electric motorcycle designed to look like a bullet train for environmental awareness. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [siemens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siemens.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), orange county choppers, electric motorcycle [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Boston Subway Terror Simulation, Toxic Gas Exposure (19:35–26:13) The Department of Homeland Security conducted a simulated terror attack in the Boston subway system, releasing sulfur hexafluoride and perfluorocarbons to study gas propagation. The hosts highlight that sulfur hexafluoride is a potent greenhouse gas and perfluorocarbons can cause flu-like symptoms. They question the safety of exposing the public to these chemicals under the guise of security research. Keywords: [boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [sulfur hexafluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur-hexafluoride.md), perfluorocarbon, [bioterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioterrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Royal Pains TV Clip, Vaccine Propaganda Analysis (26:14–28:44) The hosts play and deconstruct a clip from the USA Network show Royal Pains, identifying it as medical propaganda. They argue the dialogue promotes blind trust in doctors and shames parents who question immunization. The segment also mentions mandatory H1N1 flu shots for employees at Purdue University. Keywords: royal pains, [usa network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-network.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [immunization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Superbug Spread, Wales Mass Fatality Planning (28:45–31:34) News of a "superbug" spreading from India to Canada via medical tourism is discussed alongside a Freedom of Information report from Wales. The report reveals the Welsh government prepared mass fatality plans for 40,000 swine flu victims, including the identification of mass grave sites and the commissioning of simple coffins. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wales.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [mass graves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-graves.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Bedbug Media Frenzy, Mattress Industry Marketing (31:35–33:18) The hosts examine the sudden explosion of media reports regarding bedbug infestations in movie theaters and classrooms. They suggest the mattress industry may be funding the PR campaign to encourage consumers to replace their mattresses every seven years, despite a lack of evidence that age correlates with infestation. Keywords: bedbugs, mattress industry, [news cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-cycle.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), feeding frenzy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Salmonella Egg Recall, CDC Podcast Critique (33:19–38:54) A massive recall of half a billion eggs from Wright County Egg in Galt, Iowa, is analyzed as a potential move to consolidate the industry and eliminate small farmers. The hosts play a CDC podcast about egg safety, mocking its scripted nature and the government's advice to avoid "dirty eggs" and use pasteurized products. Keywords: [salmonella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmonella.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), wright county egg [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Food Irradiation Industry, Gamma Radiation Sterilization (38:55–43:11) The discussion shifts to the use of gamma radiation for food sterilization, a process often labeled as ultra-pasteurization. While acknowledging the process is technically safe, the hosts argue it allows industrial food producers to maintain filthy facilities because radiation kills all bacteria, effectively forcing consumers to eat "sterilized" waste. Keywords: [gamma radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gamma-radiation.md), ultra-pasteurization, [food safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-safety.md), [beef industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-industry.md), galt iowa [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Circumcision Rate Decline, CDC Policy Shifts (43:12–45:06) The hosts discuss reports indicating a decline in U.S. circumcision rates and a subsequent push by the CDC to promote the practice. They express skepticism toward clinical trials in Sub-Saharan Africa claiming circumcision reduces HIV transmission by 60%, suggesting the push may be tied to medical billing under the Affordable Care Act. Keywords: [circumcision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/circumcision.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Nokia E71 Hardware Failure, Software Update Issues (45:07–46:43) A host describes the total failure of a Nokia E71 mobile phone following a botched software update. The discussion critiques Nokia's PC-based software loader and the general decline of the company's hardware reliability, suggesting they should return to manufacturing boots and tires. Keywords: [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), software loader, [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md), reboot loop, [mobile phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-phones.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Executive Producer Credits, No Agenda Coin Shipping (46:43–51:38) The hosts read the executive producer credits for the week, thanking Sir Paul Couture and Jacob Smith. They announce that No Agenda challenge coins will ship at the end of August and acknowledge various "Double Nickels on the Dime" contributors. One donor, Chris Lindhartsen, contributed based on losing 52 pounds of weight. Keywords: [sir paul couture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-paul-couture.md), jacob smith, [no agenda coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-coins.md), [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Alan Milburn Pedophilia Allegations, Australian Election Ballot (51:39–54:06) The hosts discuss the controversial political career of Alan Milburn, a UK minister who resigned amid allegations involving a young boy and subsequently moved to Australia. They also comment on the diverse political parties appearing on the Australian federal election ballot, including the Sex Party and the Climate Skeptics Party. Keywords: alan milburn, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), sex party, climate skeptics [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/15.md) ### 16. The 10-10-10 Fundraiser, Numerology of 42 (54:05–59:18) Adam Curry proposes a major fundraising event for October 10, 2010 (10-10-10), noting that the date is binary for 42. Referencing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the hosts discuss the mathematical and cultural significance of the number 42, planning a special $42 donation drive to coincide with the Sunday broadcast. Keywords: [10-10-10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10-10-10.md), [hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.md), [binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binary.md), [wolfram alpha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolfram-alpha.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Jennifer Aniston "R-Word" Controversy, Media Outrage (59:19–1:01:24) Actress Jennifer Aniston faced backlash after using a slur on Live with Regis and Kelly to describe her profession. The hosts argue that the media figures and advocacy groups expressing outrage are the ones truly deserving of the label, contrasting them with the genuine achievements of Special Olympics athletes. Keywords: [jennifer aniston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-aniston.md), regis and kelly, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [special olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-olympics.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Kardashian Family Alcoholism Narrative, Larry King Interview (1:01:24–1:05:01) The hosts critique a Larry King interview featuring the Kardashian family, focusing on a narrative about Scott Disick's alleged alcoholism. They suggest the therapy sessions filmed for the reality show are staged and part of a broader "neo-prohibitionist" media trend. Keywords: [kardashians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kardashians.md), [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), [bruce jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-jenner.md), [kris jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kris-jenner.md), scott disick [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Drunk Motorcycling PSA, Colorado Alcohol Violations (1:05:02–1:06:27) The U.S. Department of Transportation released a public service announcement targeting drunk motorcycle riders. A listener from Colorado writes in to report that over one-third of the state's population has an alcohol violation, alleging that trial lawyers and interlock companies are lobbying for increased penalties to maintain a "crime industry." Keywords: [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [motorcycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycles.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [madd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madd.md), guardian interlock [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Colorado Police Brutality, Dog Walker Assault Video (1:06:28–1:08:11) A viral video from Colorado shows two police officers assaulting a man who was walking his dog. The man had reportedly offered to testify on behalf of a driver the officers had pulled over. The hosts describe the footage of the officers beating the man and note they were placed on administrative leave with full pay. Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [dog walker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-walker.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Iraq War Combat Troop Withdrawal, Staged Military Footage (1:08:12–1:11:17) The hosts question the official narrative regarding the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq. They analyze high-quality footage of IED explosions shown on CNN, questioning who filmed the incidents. They also play a clip of soldiers in identical, professionally lit "Army" t-shirts, characterizing the entire war as a scam to upgrade military hardware. Keywords: [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [combat troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-troops.md), [ied](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ied.md), [colin powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-powell.md), military infrastructure [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Obama's Religion Polls, Ground Zero Mosque Distraction (1:11:18–1:16:29) Public opinion polls show a significant number of Americans believe President Barack Obama is a Muslim. The hosts argue this is a media distraction from the "Ground Zero Mosque" controversy. They mock a Fox News report that cites Obama eating ice cream during Ramadan as evidence of his faith, while suggesting he is likely an agnostic. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [ramadan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramadan.md), [jeremiah wright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremiah-wright.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [ground zero mosque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ground-zero-mosque.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Obama's Citizens United Speech, Campaign Finance Whining (1:16:32–1:21:21) President Obama delivered a speech on C-SPAN criticizing the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and "shadowy" corporate interest groups. The hosts dismiss the speech as pathetic whining, pointing out that Democrats controlled the House, Senate, and Executive branch at the time, making his complaints about Republican obstructionism illogical. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [filibuster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/filibuster.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Warren Buffett's Johnson & Johnson Investment (1:21:22–1:23:23) Warren Buffett invested $2.4 billion in Johnson & Johnson, betting on the company's medical division. The hosts suggest Buffett is positioning himself to profit from the Affordable Care Act, similar to his previous profitable investments in Goldman Sachs and the railroad industry. Keywords: [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), oracle of omaha [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/24.md) ### 25. General Motors IPO, S-1 Risk Factors (1:23:23–1:25:46) General Motors filed an S-1 document to go public, revealing significant internal risks. The filing admits that the new CEO and CFO have no automotive industry experience and that the company's internal controls over financial reporting are ineffective. The hosts highlight that the public currently owns 85% of the company through government bailouts. Keywords: [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [s-1 filing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/s-1-filing.md), internal controls, financial reporting [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Celebrity Prenuptial Agreements, Legal Prostitution Claims (1:25:48–1:28:42) The media is highlighting elaborate prenuptial agreements for celebrities like Katie Holmes, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Khloe Kardashian. These contracts include multi-million dollar payouts for years of marriage and "infidelity clauses." The hosts characterize these arrangements as a mockery of marriage and a form of legal prostitution. Keywords: [katie holmes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-holmes.md), [tom cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cruise.md), [khloe kardashian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khloe-kardashian.md), prenuptial agreement, infidelity clause [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Geraldo Rivera True Blood Debate, Gay Vampire Allegory (1:28:43–1:32:52) Geraldo Rivera hosted a debate on his Fox News weekend show regarding the HBO series True Blood. One guest argued the show is an allegory for gay rights and that the "gay vampire" theme is what upsets critics. Rivera is criticized for cutting off the conversation just as it became substantive. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), true blood, [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [vampires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vampires.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/27.md) ### 28. WikiLeaks Rape Allegations, Swedish Legal Retraction (1:32:53–1:35:19) CNN reported on rape allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Sweden, only for the charges to be revoked within five hours. The hosts suggest the rapid sequence of events indicates a botched intelligence agency "honey trap" or a character assassination attempt that was launched prematurely. Keywords: [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Bid, Jude Celestin Fraud (1:35:19–1:45:47) Wyclef Jean was ruled ineligible to run for President of Haiti, a decision he plans to contest. The hosts reveal that the current president's preferred successor, Jude Celestin, was previously convicted of bank fraud in the United States. They speculate that Bill Clinton and other international actors are manipulating the election to position Jean as a "folk hero" savior. Keywords: [wyclef jean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wyclef-jean.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [rene preval](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rene-preval.md), jude celestin, [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Lockerbie Bomber Anniversary, Megrahi Longevity Controversy (1:45:48–1:51:36) One year after his release on compassionate grounds, Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi remains alive in Libya, sparking international outrage. The hosts reiterate their theory that Megrahi was innocent and released to prevent a retrial that would expose intelligence agency misconduct. They note the embarrassment his continued survival causes the Scottish and U.S. governments. 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