Topic: Cell Phone Data

5 chapters across the catalog

This Actually Happened!
Episode 1722 29:38 - 31:27

1722: This Actually Happened!

Tennis Ball Safety Protocols, Wuhan Lab Intelligence

Public health guidelines for tennis suggested players mark their own balls to avoid cross-contamination with others. In intelligence news, reports surfaced regarding a lack of cell phone activity at the Wuhan Institute of Virology's P4 lab in October 2019. The data suggested a possible "hazardous event" or roadblock occurred at the facility months before the official outbreak was recognized.

Seismic Sundae
Episode 1680 1:02:09 - 1:04:35

1680: Seismic Sundae

Cell Phone Data and Iranian Assassination Plots

Reports on Onyx suggest that cell phone data tracked devices from the shooter's home to Washington D.C. near FBI offices. Additionally, theories are discussed regarding alleged Iranian plots to assassinate Trump and the discovery of secret Bitcoin accounts linked to the shooter. These elements are viewed by some as potential narratives to justify future foreign policy actions against Iran.

Get Boris!
Episode 1417 16:05 - 19:44

1417: Get Boris!

Public Health Agency of Canada, Cell Phone Data Tracking

The Public Health Agency of Canada admitted to purchasing de-identified cell phone location data to monitor population movements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Privacy experts and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Daniel Therrien, debated the ethics of using personal information for "legitimate business interests" without explicit consent. The hosts critique the concept of "democratically appointed institutions" overseeing such surveillance.

Obamable
Episode 1243 1:07:30 - 1:13:21

1243: Obamable

Wuhan Lab Cell Phone Data, Falun Gong Media Influence

A report from NTD (New Tang Dynasty) suggests that cell phone location data showed a total shutdown of the Wuhan Institute of Virology in October 2019, hinting at a "hazardous event." The hosts discuss the origins of NTD and The Epoch Times, noting their ties to the Falun Gong movement and their long-standing "blood feud" with the Chinese Communist Party.

Beaches are Open
Episode 1239 1:11:47 - 1:13:25

1239: Beaches are Open

Personal Privacy Tactics, Avoiding Digital Tracking

Individuals are increasingly taking measures to avoid digital surveillance, such as leaving cell phones at home when visiting friends or family. There is a growing awareness that location data could be used against individuals in the future. Some suggest creative tactics, like attaching a phone to a dog, to generate misleading movement data and preserve personal privacy.