Topic: French Alps

DJ Briggs shares how a specific tip from Dvorak about Amazon rechargeable batteries led him to make a purchase while still listening to the show. Peter Van Eden, a sommelier on holiday in the French Alps, raises a glass of French wine to Dvorak's memory, noting that the "C" in his name stands for "commemoration."

The International Olympic Committee approved the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Games, noting that climate change is shrinking the number of viable host cities. New research from the National Academy of Sciences claims that melting polar ice is redistributing mass toward the equator, slightly slowing the Earth's rotation and lengthening days by milliseconds. The hosts remain skeptical, citing the "Climate Gate" controversy.

The New York Times reported that evidence from the Germanwings Flight 9525 cockpit voice recorder showed one pilot was locked out of the cockpit before the crash. The reporting suggests the pilot outside was attempting to smash the door down while the pilot inside remained silent. The hosts question the validity of these early leaks from unnamed investigators and military officials.

A massive snowstorm in the French Alps left 15,000 people stranded in cars and emergency shelters, marking the worst weather event in the region in over a decade. The hosts mock the transition of terminology from "global warming" to "climate disruption" to explain extreme cold weather. Additionally, OPEC production numbers are reviewed, showing a lack of consensus on cutting output despite falling prices.