4 chapters across the catalog
License Plate Readers, Private Surveillance Data
An anonymous police officer provided information on the use of License Plate Readers (LPR) and the databases accessible to law enforcement. The discussion shifts to the rise of private LPR vendors who sell data to repossession companies and credit agencies. One host shares an anecdote about receiving a ticket at the Oakland Airport after his car was scanned by an automated system.
Remote Vehicle Repossession and Classic Car Tech
A producer who works in vehicle repossession explains how finance companies can now remotely disable cars and use GPS and license plate scanners to locate them. The hosts compare this modern surveillance to older technology, such as the 25-year-old Lexus and corded car phones, which they consider "classic" and potentially safer from remote interference.
A producer note reveals that credit unions and finance companies often install GPS tracking units in vehicles sold to individuals with low credit ratings. These devices allow lenders to easily locate and repossess cars in the event of missed payments. The hosts discuss the privacy implications of built-in vehicle tracking systems.
Maria Mara Turney, Larry King RT Interview, Car Repossession
An actress appearing on Larry King's RT program confuses "towing" with "repossession" while telling a story about parking her car in New York City. The hosts mock her for the verbal slip and for forgetting whether she was in New York or Los Angeles during the interview. They use the clip as an example of the "idiocy" of celebrity political commentators.
