Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The government made the storm. The government's telling you to get out of there. Get out of there. Because Rockaway now, that's one of the coolest stories that came out of it. One of these places it was devastated." — Henry Zebrowski
"I don't care, I'm still afraid of clouds. I see a cloud of through my glove at it. I'm right there. You ain't taking me on the last man from Galveston." — General McKibben (recounted)
"The apocalypse is coming and it's being done by our government. It's done by the reptile Barack Obama." — Henry Zebrowski
The episode begins by touching on perceived government involvement in natural disasters, specifically linking Hurricane Sandy to potential manipulation. This leads into a discussion about the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), exploring theories about its capabilities to influence weather patterns by agitating the ionosphere. The hosts discuss how this technology is speculated to be capable of more than just research, including potential weather modification and even influencing human emotions through low-frequency waves. The conversation then pivots to historical superstorms, with a significant portion dedicated to the devastating 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Marcus narrates the event, drawing from historical accounts, detailing the storm's impact, the insufficient warnings, the catastrophic loss of life, and the aftermath, including the disposal of bodies. Throughout the narrative, the hosts weave in their characteristic dark humor and tangential discussions, while also acknowledging the scientific and societal implications of such extreme weather events.
The latter part of the episode revisits the conspiracy theories surrounding government control and weather manipulation, touching upon the idea that such technologies could be used to suppress populations or target specific regions. They consider the possibility that extreme weather events, like Hurricane Sandy, are not solely natural phenomena but could be influenced by covert governmental operations. The discussion also touches on the psychological impact of living through such events and the evolving understanding of meteorology and disaster preparedness. The episode concludes by reinforcing the idea that understanding the potential for manipulation and learning from past disasters are crucial for future preparedness.