Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: The FAA's Big Whoopsie (or Conspiracy), Epstein Updates, Sketchy Phone Calls
Feb 16, 2026
Sudden FAA airspace shutdown in El Paso sparks conspiracy talk and a strange 11-hour reversal. Fresh Epstein document revelations and European political fallout draw scrutiny. Bizarre phone-call cover-ups and an NSA whistleblower allegation raise questions about surveillance. Reports of a rogue virology lab in Las Vegas and an airport Wi Fi prank that triggered a security scare add to the oddities.
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Cartel Drone Explanation Lacks Detail
- Officials attributed the El Paso closure to cartel drone incursions, but provided few specifics and later said the threat was neutralized.
- The lack of detail and local notification fueled suspicion about the official narrative.
Local Officials Left Out
- El Paso's mayor said the city wasn't informed and warned such unilateral closures endanger critical services.
- The hosts view the lack of coordination as evidence of poor transparency and potential misuse of power.
Dry Run Concerns
- The hosts speculate the brief shutdown could have been a dry run to establish precedent for future, more permanent closures.
- They warn that rehearsals normalize interventions that could target people or flights.