3 chapters across the catalog
ABC News investigative reporter Brian Ross produces a segment labeling billionaire Tom Barrack a "slumlord" due to eviction policies at Starwood Waypoint. The hosts deconstruct the piece, noting that Barrack had actually sold his interest in the company six months prior. They characterize the report as a "sleazy hit piece" designed to attack Donald Trump through guilt by association with his wealthy friends.
Guided Audio Walking Tours and Geotagged Waypoints
Adam Curry proposes a mobile application for the iPhone that uses GPS to trigger location-specific audio commentary. He envisions a system where users walking through Amsterdam could receive historical context or restaurant recommendations, such as a specific shawarma shop near the Anne Frank Museum, automatically as they reach the coordinates.
Commercial Potential of Location-Based Services
The hosts brainstorm the monetization of GPS waypoint services, comparing the idea to a location-based Twitter feed. They discuss practical applications such as "No Agenda" travel packs, speed trap alerts, and even a hypothetical (though illegal) service for locating drug dealers or sex workers.
