Summary: Subscribe to iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/revolution-podcast-revolutionfancast/id564246626 This week Jake & The Engineer do a recap of some details from the pilot that needed sorting out. We discuss some of the reviews and stories surrounding Revolution. Why was the message on the Marquee at Wrigley Field digitally removed? We discussed some real news that highlights the real danger of our grid going down and what is being done at a Federal level. Are the "anti-government" fictional TV shows impacting the world view of the 18 to 35 year olds and how they view government? The American Flag is viewed as a pariah by the militia and how an American Flag tat can get you killed There is no "winning" answer when Captain Neville questions you... A cattlle prod and opposing figure with an Amulette? Why the current clothes style of the show will never go out of style and why it is feasible My tweets to/from Tim Guinee (Ben Matheson) and did I give him too hard of a time? The Chicago Cubs can't even win a World Series in the television-land of NBC's Revolution: http://www.isportstimes.com/articles/3416/20120919/chicago-cubs-world-series-curse-nbcs-revolution.htm 'Revolution' Depicts America After an EMP Blast: But Is It Plausible? Forbes - a serious business magazine weighs in on Revloution: http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2012/09/19/revolution-depicts-america-after-an-emp-strike-but-is-it-plausible/2/ Revolution TV Show: How This Post Apocalyptic Story Explains the Political Feelings of Young People http://www.policymic.com/articles/15166/revolution-tv-show-how-this-post-apocalyptic-story-explains-the-political-feelings-of-young-people "With the anti-government messages growing louder, and young people continuing to consume these stories by the millions, there is little doubt that young people are much more receptive to the idea of “government as the enemy” than they used to be. " New FERC Office to Focus on Cyber Security: “OEIS is an outgrowth of the growing potential for cyber security attacks and physical security risks such as an electromagnetic pulse event that necessitate a significantly more agile approach. Because of the widespread effects and serious consequences that a successful cyber or physical security event may bring, it is important that swift, consistent, and effective action be taken by entities to prevent such attacks." http://ferc.gov/media/statements-speeches/wellinghoff/2012/09-20-12-wellinghoff.asp WE TOTALLY MISSED THIS!!! An Amulet Manual? Hmmm, there might be a user's guide that Aaron could figure out. The bad guy also has an amulet to power his cattle-prod. There were also lots of drawings and notes to go along with the manual but couldn't make much out of them.
