6 chapters across the catalog
Trump Assassination Task Force, Ryan Routh Report
The Trump assassination task force revealed that a Secret Service agent was only five feet away from suspect Ryan Routh but missed him six times when firing. Additionally, Routh was found in possession of 18 cell phones, 17 of which belonged to him, raising questions about the source of the final device.
Federal Court Ruling on Emergency Cell Service Shutdowns
A federal appeals court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can keep its plan for disabling cell service during emergencies secret under Standard Operating Procedure 303. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) had challenged the government's right to withhold these documents. In response, the hosts recommend that citizens acquire landlines and amateur radio licenses to ensure communication during network shutdowns.
The prospect of using illegal signal jammers in theaters to prevent phone disruptions is debated. While jammers would ensure silence, they pose a significant safety risk by preventing emergency 911 calls during medical crises, such as heart attacks.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system issues a statement defending its policy of limiting free speech to designated zones and its recent decision to shut down cell phone service to prevent protests. The hosts argue that "free speech zones" are a violation of the First Amendment and that speech itself cannot inherently interfere with the safe operation of trains.
BART Cell Service Shutdown and Constitutional Rights
BART officials in San Francisco defended the decision to shut down cell phone service in stations to prevent a protest following a police shooting. A spokesperson claimed that passengers have a "constitutional right to safety" and a "right to get from point A to point B" that supersedes free speech. Legal critics argue these rights do not exist in the Constitution and that the shutdown was an illegal suppression of protest.
Verizon Wireless, Itemized Billing Legal Requirements
A report from a listener highlights a situation where Verizon Wireless allegedly instructed a customer to obtain a lawyer and a subpoena simply to receive an itemized billing statement. The hosts compare this level of customer service to competitors like AT&T and discuss the general lack of transparency in cellular billing practices. This news follows recent moves by Verizon to cap data plans for users.
