Topic: Cell Phone Bug

2 chapters across the catalog

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 1:36:30 - 1:38:42

235: Disaster Capitalist

U.S. Marshals TV Shows, Cell Phone Remote Activation

The hosts discuss the portrayal of U.S. Marshals in new TV shows like "The Chase" and "Dark Blue." They highlight a scene from "Dark Blue" that depicts the remote activation of a cell phone microphone to listen to conversations, a capability the hosts have long claimed exists under the Patriot Act.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 1:38:44 - 1:41:11

235: Disaster Capitalist

Vajazzling Meme, Cell Phone Microphone Bugs

In a bizarre transition, the TV show "Dark Blue" follows a segment on high-tech surveillance with a discussion of "vajazzling" (applying Swarovski crystals to the pelvic area). The hosts laugh at the juxtaposition and discuss the practical limitations of using cell phones as bugs when they are buried in pockets or bags.