Topic: Municipal Revenue

A fatal boat crash near the Statue of Liberty involving alcohol leads to a discussion on the expansion of DUI enforcement, including ignition interlock devices. The hosts argue that aggressive DUI laws have become a revenue-generating scam for cash-strapped municipalities, sometimes resulting in "thought crime" arrests where individuals are charged despite not driving.

San Francisco's parking system has been turned over to a private company, resulting in increased rates and a lack of public redress. Critics argue that parking meters have shifted from being tools for traffic management to aggressive profit centers for the city and its contractors.