3 chapters across the catalog
Drug Sniffing Dogs and Fourth Amendment Rights
A Supreme Court case regarding the use of drug-sniffing dogs on a suspect's porch is discussed. The hosts argue that dogs are "trained to lie" to provide police with probable cause for warrantless searches. They predict that "terrorist-sniffing dogs" will be the next evolution in domestic surveillance.
TSA VIPER Program Expansion, Warrantless Searches
The TSA is requesting funding to expand its VIPER (Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response) teams. These squads conduct random searches at bus stations, train depots, and on highways, which the hosts characterize as an expansion of the police state.
The White House has requested that Congress grant the FBI authority to obtain internet communication records and email context without a warrant. Adam Curry critiques the production quality of the Thom Hartmann Show while discussing this expansion of surveillance power. He notes that his daughter found the program's content objectionable, leading to a discussion on the lack of public outcry regarding constitutional privacy concerns.
