Topic: Internet Activism

2 chapters across the catalog

Middle Class Infanteers
Episode 476 29:45 - 31:51

476: Middle Class Infanteers

Anonymous Motives in Steubenville, Dr. Drew's Re-emergence

The hosts speculate on why the international group Anonymous has taken such a specific interest in the Steubenville case, suggesting a local connection. They also discuss Dr. Drew Pinsky's return to the spotlight after being "busted" for receiving $275,000 to promote antidepressants on his show.

Trusted Bedouin Sources
Episode 380 2:22:26 - 2:26:47

380: Trusted Bedouin Sources

FBI Tripwire Program, Internet Cafe Surveillance

The Bureau of Justice Assistance and the FBI have issued guidelines for internet cafe owners to report "suspicious activity" under the code word "Tripwire." Suspicious behaviors include paying with cash, shielding screens, switching SIM cards, or traveling "illogical distances" to use a computer. This is viewed as an expansion of the domestic surveillance state.