Topic: Bling Ring

2 chapters across the catalog

Chimp in Heat
Episode 304 30:40 - 34:59

304: Chimp in Heat

Bling Ring Robberies, Domain Name Seizures

The "Bling Ring" group of teenagers used Twitter to track celebrities like Paris Hilton and Orlando Bloom to rob their homes while they were away. This discussion transitioned into concerns over the government's ability to seize .NET domains without a trial, which is viewed as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The lack of media outcry regarding these digital seizures is compared to a fascist suppression of dissent.

Medical Marijuana
Episode 210 1:22:33 - 1:27:53

210: Medical Marijuana

Pretty Wild Reality Show and the Bling Ring

The E! reality show "Pretty Wild" is criticized for its portrayal of Alexis Neiers, a member of the "Bling Ring" that robbed celebrity homes in Hollywood. The hosts reveal that the show is filmed in a rented house on their street, often used for adult film shoots, rather than the family's actual residence. They mock the "pseudo-spiritual" advice given by the mother and the involvement of producer Ryan Seacrest.