Topic: Rapid City

Dr. Shankar Kora of Monument Health in Rapid City discussed the rise in COVID-19 patients from three in June to 77 in August. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly questioned the direct link to the Sturgis rally, while the doctor noted that large gatherings in bars and "mass selfies" made transmission inevitable. The interview style is mocked for its repetitive use of "hmm" as a rhetorical device.

New York implemented strict testing and a four-day quarantine for travelers. A listener shares a personal account of recovering from COVID-19 using Tylenol, noting that the National Guard's rapid testing operation was efficient. The segment concludes with a warning that digital health passports may lead to a permanent loss of freedom.

Tostn Walsh Lohman, a 30-year-old man from Santa Cruz, was arrested in South Dakota following a high-speed chase on Interstate 90. Authorities discovered a dead woman in his vehicle after his car was stopped by a spike strip near Rapid City. The hosts criticize the lack of follow-up reporting on the suspect's motives or the victim's identity.

Sir Allen Bean noted an increase in security features on modern bank checks, including magnetic and shiny stripes, suggesting a new trend in financial surveillance. Meanwhile, Sir Daniel Hutner in California declared he has stopped following Glenn Beck's survivalist advice in favor of buying ammunition and supporting the podcast. Rory Stone from Rapid City, South Dakota, was also recognized for his artistic contributions and his Etsy shop.

Several producers are recognized for their financial support, including Mitch Bidron, who requests "karmic assistance" for his wife Jill, and Larry Lee from Texas. Timothy Kavanaugh completes his installment for knighthood, and Rory Stone of Rapid City is mentioned for his business, Dakota Bison Furniture, which produces handmade buffalo leather iPad cases.