Topic: Shipping

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.

The panel discusses the history of offshore pirate radio, including Radio Caroline in England and Abbie Nathan's "Peace Ship" off the coast of Israel. They return to the legal battle of Stephen Dunifer, noting that Judge Claudia Wilkin in San Francisco refused to grant the FCC an injunction to shut him down. This legal "stay" is seen as a significant victory for the micro-broadcasting movement's First Amendment claims.

A report from 20/20 details the case of Jack Daly, a naval intelligence officer who suffered permanent eye damage from a laser while photographing a Russian ship. The segment warns about the terrifying new technology of directed energy warfare and its potential use against pilots and civilians.

The 1978 treaty to return the Panama Canal to Panamanian control is discussed in the context of modern security risks. Claims are made that the Chinese military has secured four strategic ports at the canal's entrances. Lieutenant Beck argues that the United States could retake the canal in half a day if necessary, though the current leadership is criticized for allowing the encirclement of American interests.