Topic: Rabies

The USDA plans aerial drops of rabies vaccine bait to target raccoons in the Atlanta area and elsewhere. The segment questions the practicality of helicopter and plane drops, while warning residents not to touch the bait if it lands nearby.

During the recording, Adam Curry receives a text about a strong gas smell at his home. John C. Dvorak suggests it might actually be a skunk, leading to a "Skunk Awareness" tip. Dvorak warns that seeing a skunk during the day is a sign of rabies, as they are strictly nocturnal animals.

During the recording, Adam Curry's wife, Micky, reports a strong gas smell outside their house. After investigation, they determine the scent is actually from a skunk living near the garage, leading to a discussion about the chemical similarities between skunk spray and the odorants added to natural gas.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is dropping 1.8 million doses of rabies vaccine from the air, encased in fish-meal packets. The hosts link these aerial drops to "persistent jet contrails" or chemtrails, noting that similar programs exist in Ohio and Michigan. They question the safety and transparency of distributing oral vaccines via aircraft.

Reports of a German measles epidemic in Britain are viewed with skepticism as a potential push for mandatory vaccinations. This is compared to recent news cycles in the United States focusing on outbreaks of rabid raccoons. The discussion briefly touches on nanotechnology in medicine before transitioning to travel plans.