Topic: Madd

A review of legislation requiring all new vehicles manufactured after 2026 to include passive alcohol detection technology. Representative Thomas Massie attempted to strike the mandate, but the provision remains, leading to concerns about the inability to disable such systems in future internal combustion and electric vehicles.

The hosts discuss the upcoming marijuana legalization vote in California and criticize Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a corrupt organization. They also praise the SodaStream product for its efficiency in making sparkling water at home using filtered tap water.

John C. Dvorak reports on a law enforcement trade show featuring the Soberlink SL2, a mobile alcohol monitoring device. The unit utilizes deep lung breath samples, fuel cell technology, and adaptive facial recognition to ensure the correct "client" is testing. The devices are often mandated by organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and require monthly service fees paid by the offender.

The NTSB recommends that all 50 states require ignition interlock devices for all drivers convicted of a DUI. A report by Diane Sawyer explores new technology that would require all drivers to prove sobriety before a car will start. The hosts label this "pre-crime" and criticize Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a "scam organization" that has moved beyond its original mission.

In Australia, bars are beginning to require fingerprints and photographic scans for entry to collect biometric data. Simultaneously, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is promoting passive alcohol sensors developed by QinetiQ, a major British defense contractor. The hosts warn that these sensors, supported by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), may eventually be mandated in all vehicles.

Rapper Lil Wayne was released from jail on parole with a strict condition forbidding the consumption of any substance containing alcohol for 36 months. The hosts note that this is a standard "check item" on Arizona parole forms, which they attribute to the influence of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). They argue that such restrictions have become a revenue-generating industry involving mandatory classes and monitoring technology.

California's Proposition 19 aims to legalize and tax marijuana for adults 21 and older. Senator Dianne Feinstein and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are criticized for using "gateway drug" arguments and false claims about the measure's impact on minors to sway voters.

A new legislative proposal in Texas aims to create a "Driving While Ability Impaired" (DWAI) category for blood alcohol levels as low as 0.05. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) supports the measure, which the hosts argue is a move toward de facto zero tolerance and a revenue-generating scheme for court-mandated safety courses.

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a public service announcement targeting drunk motorcycle riders. A listener from Colorado writes in to report that over one-third of the state's population has an alcohol violation, alleging that trial lawyers and interlock companies are lobbying for increased penalties to maintain a "crime industry."

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has received a "D" rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy due to high fundraising costs and executive salaries. The report indicates that only one-third of the charity's budget is available for actual charitable work. The hosts link this to a broader media narrative regarding "binge drinking" and obesity, which they view as a precursor to increased regulation.