Topic: Canberra

Inspired by the Canadian Freedom Convoy, similar protests emerge in Paris, France, and Canberra, Australia. In Paris, police used tear gas to disperse 500 vehicles attempting to enter the city near the Arc de Triomphe.

The CDC's "shielding approach" document outlines the creation of "green zones" to isolate high-risk individuals, a concept currently being mirrored by strict lockdowns in Australia. Canberra has entered a seven-day lockdown following a single positive case. The hosts discuss the compliance of the Australian public, noting the country's history as a penal colony and the impact of past gun control measures.

The discussion covers the global push for 5G technology, noting that AT&T is currently rebranding 4G speeds as "5G E." A clip from Australia announces the first 5G home broadband service in Canberra and Sydney, with plans to deploy 1,200 base stations. The hosts express concern over the health effects of high-frequency cell systems and the push to make 5G part of "national infrastructure."

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was targeted by a student who threw a salami sandwich at her during a school visit in Canberra. The hosts compare this to the Middle Eastern tradition of shoe-throwing. They suggest that throwing bologna or salami sandwiches should become a standard form of protest against politicians.