Topic: Computer

The hosts announce an upcoming segment with computer expert Greg Cole to discuss the Y2K computer problem. They also promote the Downsize Government Conference at the Chariot Inn, which will feature speakers addressing the potential for social disruption caused by the year 2000 computer transition.

Alex Jones reminisces about the early days of his media operation when Mike Hanson and Jones's wife ran the shipping department out of a dining room. They discuss the "American Dream" aspect of their growth from a small home-based setup to a large warehouse operation.

A caller cites an Associated Press report regarding jury reactions to government testimony about tanks penetrating the Mount Carmel residence. The caller promotes alternative media, specifically the Liberty BBS (Bulletin Board System) in Austin, as a source for uncensored information. The system features a dedicated "Waco" file area and message conference accessible via computer and modem.

The guests discuss David Koresh's attempt to write an explanation of the Seven Seals during the siege. They claim the FBI negotiators promised Koresh time to finish the manuscript but launched the gas attack the following day. A survivor reportedly escaped the fire with a computer disk containing the unfinished portion of the work. A caller expresses support for the guests and blames Janet Reno and the ATF for the tragedy.

The growth of the "government monster" is linked to the implementation of biometric thumb scanning for driver's licenses. Comparisons are drawn to Sweden and Switzerland, where voluntary computer chip implants for humans are allegedly being tested. The speakers identify Switzerland as a hub for international cartels and the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

A discussion regarding home computer repairs leads to a personal anecdote about misplaced clothing and interactions with a man named Glenn. The panel then transitions back to trivia, asking a caller to identify the backyard crop known as "love apples." After several incorrect guesses involving vegetables and nicknames, the answer is revealed to be tomatoes.

Caller Howard raises concerns about government surveillance through new computer technology. He claims that computers manufactured leading up to the year 2000 contain chips allowing the government to remotely access private data. Jeff Davis mentions that services like AOL may already possess similar capabilities, suggesting these tools assist the IRS in monitoring citizens.

Roger Settler argues that voter registration numbers in Travis County are artificially inflated, leading to misleadingly low turnout percentages in the media. He expresses deep skepticism toward computerized recounts, suggesting that programmers can easily manipulate results. Settler compares the current state of the legal system to the historical breakdown of the death penalty in Britain, advocating for regular recounts to force systemic transparency.

Computer expert Greg Cole is announced as a future guest to discuss the Year 2000 (Y2K) computer problem. The hosts compare Y2K preparedness to checking a weather forecast—taking an "umbrella" even if it might not rain. The upcoming Downsides Government Conference at the Chariot Inn is promoted as a venue for discussing these technical and societal risks.

Clive Doyle explains that David Koresh was in the process of writing an explanation of the Seven Seals from the Book of Revelation during the final days of the siege. Although the FBI had promised him time to finish, they launched the final assault while he was still writing. Doyle reveals that a survivor escaped with a computer disc containing the unfinished manuscript, which they offer to share with interested parties.

A caller inquires about rumors that the government targeted Mount Carmel because residents were computer hackers who accessed sensitive files. While the hosts cannot confirm the "computer room" theory, they note that the BATF was particularly anxious to enter a specific room, which some survivors identified as David Koresh's bedroom. The segment concludes with a warning about the potential for government monitoring of those who write about the "elite" or secret organizations.

Alex Jones introduces a report by Mike Hanson regarding the dire living conditions in Northridge Acres, Texas. Residents face forced displacement and water shutoffs as Dell Computers and local developers seek to expand onto their land. Jones frames the struggle as a battle against feudalism and tyranny, specifically affecting the local Hispanic community.