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Originally released June 2020

We chase small joys—a new 12‑string and a backyard putting green—then tackle the hard question of who should moderate speech online when bots, labels, and politics collide. Practical habits for calm meet clear-eyed talk on Section 230, disinformation, and trust.

• buying a 12‑string and picking a practical putting green
• Section 230 basics and platform liability
• Twitter labels, Facebook state‑media tags, bot studies
• who moderates speech and what authority exists
• distrust of big tech versus distrust of government
• friendship friction over protests and how to listen
• coping tactics: yoga, yard work, walks, cooking
• VR and 3D scanning as evidence tools
• Hedy Lamarr’s frequency hopping legacy
• show updates: YouTube workflow, directories, Patreon

Let us know what your opinion is about the social media conundrum these days and the executive order from President Trump regarding Section 230 and the social media platform.

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Originally released May 2020

We trace how 3D laser scanning, 360 imaging, and consumer VR shape crime scene documentation, training, and what persuades a jury. Guests from forensics and law enforcement share wins, limits, and practical ways agencies bring immersive tech into the courtroom.

• early QTVR panoramas versus measurable laser scans
• selecting scanners and building agency buy‑in
• integrating video, photos, and point clouds
• juries exploring scenes with self‑contained viewers
• crash reconstruction and vehicle alignment workflows
• 360 video’s training value and evidential limits
• lidar in consumer devices and rapid capture tools
• standardizing exhibits for longevity and access
• AR, on‑sensor AI, and future courtroom impact
• community knowledge between researchers and field units

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Originally released in March 2020

We move from a heartfelt goodbye to Joe into a messy, funny, and hopeful tour of daily life—folding canes, sunny sidewalks, Tom Hanks’ steady humor, and a sharp look at scare tactics in cannabis coverage. Community shows up in distilleries making sanitizer, remote teams learning to talk better, and taking the long road without social media blasts.

• remembering Joe and talking honestly about loss
• the folding cane, aging pride, and small aids that help
• spring scenes from a neighborhood keeping distance
• Tom Hanks’ calm update, Vegemite, and levity
• critiquing cannabis scare headlines and separating hemp
• real uses of hemp from fiber to bioplastics
• remote work habits that rely on trust and clarity
• distilleries pivoting to hand sanitizer for communities
• joy in simple films and ignoring noisy critics
• choosing word of mouth over social media promotion
• NAPA nostalgia, political satire, and everyday greatness

It ain't all bad, and no I'm not going to fix that spellcheck (ain't).

Listen, life sucks. You will die. Do your best to make it suck less for others & you'll be amazed at how quickly your sthi turns around. Just sayin'.

Keep it 'tween the ditches, my friends. Keep being great & doing great things!

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Originally released in February 2020

We pull apart disinformation, privacy, and politics while staying focused on one hard truth: balance is a choice you keep making. Between grief, satire, and music, we lay out practical ways to set boundaries, rest well, and rebuild trust at work and at home.

• Russian info warfare tactics and deepfake detection tools
• Privacy headlines including Clearview AI and data rights
• Small acts of generosity as cultural counterweights
• Personal history with fame, leadership, and integrity
• Boundaries, saying no, and managing anxiety
• Satirical PSAs and ad breaks for levity
• Education gaps and real-world skill building
• Mixed economy reality versus consumer myths
• Rest, short naps, yoga, and hemp-derived routines
• Centered politics, fair process, and civic standards

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Originally released in January 2020

We unpack how surveillance capitalism turns your clicks into raw material, why encryption backdoors endanger everyone, and how real cases like the Bezos hack and Clearview AI expose systemic risk. We also preview next month’s work‑life balance series and invite your takes via our voicemail line.

• consumers vs contributors in online communities
• the age of surveillance capitalism and data extraction
• why backdoors fail and humans are the weak link
• DOJ pressure on device access and iCloud backups
• Bezos phone hack, UN response, accountability gaps
• facial recognition vs underlying datasets and Clearview AI
• citywide surveillance planes and proportionality
• CCPA, GDPR, and proposed reforms to Section 215
• practical steps to reduce data leakage and risk
• setting boundaries and work‑life balance as security

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Originally released January 2020

We cut through a noisy start to 2020 to focus on consumer privacy, why CCPA matters beyond California, and how simple habits protect your data without wrecking convenience. Along the way we hit tech news, drone mysteries, Hedy Lamarr’s legacy, gear tests, and a listener story about devices that may be listening.

• Edge moving to Chromium and what it signals
• NYC Bar concerns over public legal statements
• Unexplained drone swarms in Colorado and Nebraska
• Cambridge Analytica leaks and 2020 manipulation risks
• CCPA rights and how they apply to non‑Californians
• Practical privacy habits and password hygiene
• Free platforms, ecosystem lock‑in, and hidden costs
• Building better news filters and validating sources
• Hedy Lamarr and frequency hopping history
• Live audio tests, guitar interlude, and show updates

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Originally released in April 2020

We open with JFK’s 1963 case for smart federal spending and use it to frame a wide-ranging talk on coping, creativity, and community. We riff on insomnia, media literacy, nostalgia, DIY content, and the joy of small kindness as an antidote to stress.

• JFK’s economic argument on spending, jobs, and growth
• coping with news fatigue and misinformation
• finding joy in music, magic, and DIY creativity
• sleep struggles, melatonin, and routines that help
• nostalgia for Globetrotters, Evel Knievel, and Zappa
• documentaries, archaeology, and the habit of discovery
• building a Roku channel and sustainable community
• gratitude for new patrons and listener participation

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Originally released December 2019

Two truths power this episode: creativity can be a lifeline, and strong encryption protects everyone. We kick off with author and podcaster Peter Serafine, who breaks down the real work behind a first book—from early morning writing sprints to paying for editing and learning the hard math of self‑publishing. That honest look at process and patience sets the stage for why a mic can be therapy, not theater: a place to ask better questions and invite smarter answers.

Then we sit down with Josh Brunty, a tenured professor of digital forensics at Marshall University’s highly regarded Forensic Science Graduate Program, to dig into the encryption backdoor debate. He frames the issue simply: the same cryptography that frustrates single investigations secures banking, journalism, dissidents abroad, and everyday privacy at home. Backdoors don’t stay with “the good guys.” They weaken the system for everyone. We explore narrow warrants that target exactly what’s needed, not the entire device; why overbroad searches erode trust; and how today’s global tech ecosystem turns U.S. policy choices into worldwide consequences.

We also get practical about the lab: triage and AI that help analysts find relevant frames in hours of video; the stubborn complexity of codecs and rendering; the value of disciplined documentation and consent‑based collection; and why “more data” isn’t the same as “better evidence.” Expect frank stories, a dash of humor, and clear takeaways any curious listener can use to think more critically about digital rights, public safety, and the future of forensic work.

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