Topic: Gilroy

4 chapters across the catalog

VAT Camel
Episode 1160 1:42:16 - 1:44:05

1160: VAT Camel

Gun Control Rhetoric, Data Broker Privacy

The absence of gun control questions during the Democratic debates is noted, despite recent shootings in Gilroy and New York. Additionally, concerns are raised about intelligence services purchasing location data from private companies like Uber, Lyft, and bike-sharing services.

Postcard From Paris
Episode 823 1:46:32 - 1:53:41

823: Postcard From Paris

Gilroy Teacher Scandal, Gloria Allred, Online Enticement

Attorney Gloria Allred filed a lawsuit against the Gilroy Unified School District following the arrest of teacher Douglas Lay for enticing minors online. The lawsuit alleges the district was negligent for not firing Lay after he sent inappropriate texts to a student a year prior. The case involves Lay reportedly posing as a woman online to solicit photos from hundreds of male students.

Seven Proxies
Episode 600 2:06:19 - 2:12:27

600: Seven Proxies

$60 Donor Recognition, Australian Knights, Garlic Belch

The "roll of honor" continues with a list of $60 donors, including several from Australia and the UK. Notable mentions include "Sir John Martinez of Garlic Belch" (Gilroy, California) and various "protectors of the bikes and dikes." The segment emphasizes the community aspect of the show's production.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 1:43:59 - 1:46:38

235: Disaster Capitalist

California High-Speed Rail, Arnold Schwarzenegger and China

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited China to inspect high-speed rail technology as California's project cost estimates rose to $46 billion. The hosts argue the rail project is a scam to rebuild track beds for freight companies like Warren Buffett's at taxpayer expense, rather than for passenger convenience.