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- 07 / 02 / 2025 -
Best Canada Day ever, Emmanuel's ICE tracker app has exploded with activity, advice not to comply with traffic stops conducted by ICE, a new app called ICEBlock is getting a lot of attention, the background of founder Joshua Aaron, why it's crucial to not let the flag be owned by the other side, how ICE never seems to respond to any request for comment, accusations against ICEBlock by ICE, why the app is restricted to iOS, ideas for getting this onto Android platforms, how Aaron has been doxxed by the right wing, why ICE needs to face justice, looking into the alleged 500 percent increase in assaults against ICE agents, challenging the official statements, a huge database combining immigration and Social Security info is being created by the administration, how DOGE has played a part in this, why judges' rulings are vital in such things, Alex describes how judges are now also under threat, a parallel to rogue system administrators, worry about what the Supreme Court will do, the importance of supporting WBAI, how the world of technology has changed over the years, the various websites and phone numbers people can use to pledge to the station, Paramount and CBS cave to Trump and give him $16 million, how the original lawsuit was for $20 billion, why this is a terrible precedent.
Overtime: Reports that the WBAI stream was malfunctioning tonight, why this won't affect the archive, Gila reports on something dumb that's been implemented on YouTube, encouraging chat users to give up their badges, embracing anarchy and rejecting monarchy, trying to understand the point of all this, what "superchat" is, Alex tries to move things along, Kyle finds the toll-free number, YouTube's apparent attempt to be more like TikTok, wondering how it's possible to spend money on a YouTube chat, a parallel to Gmail's spam problem, trying to get phone calls, thoughts on opposition, Kyle describes how the current state of affairs is a disaster, trouble with Alex's audio, the different types of ICE warrants, Emmanuel calls in to see how bad the hum is, testing everyone's audio, Emmanuel was on "As It Happens" yesterday, some of the other programs Emmanuel was on as part of the special Canada Day celebration on WUSB, Rob's history with audio books, some public radio facts, some Cloudflare issues, yet more problems with Alex's audio, reciting all of the phone numbers, Alex gives out WBAI's old phone number, Emmanuel did a special on Newfoundland yesterday which may be available online at some point, how the Canada Day programming got a ton of coverage in Canada without a single bit of attention in the States, Gila explains why the phone number isn't permanently posted, a listener critique of NPR, Alex dials a fake PayPal legal center, repeated attempts to hack the automated system, preparing for Independence Day.
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July 2
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Off The Hook Overtime
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- 07 / 09 / 2025 -
Joshua Aaron of ICEBlock joins the conversation, Grok is now praising Hitler, the CEO of X steps down, the State Department warns of a fake Marco Rubio, Alex explains how cryptography could be used to prevent this sort of thing, Joshua's past experience developing apps, the health care app he's currently working on, how long it took to put ICEBlock together, how the app works, the five mile limit, how word of ICEBlock started to get out, the effect that the Trump administration had on this, wondering how their logic of expecting people to not report what is happening works, Alex analyzes the accusation of obstruction of justice, how Joshua is able to stay so cool under such pressure, Chuck Schumer's incredible lack of power, why the app isn't currently working on Android devices, how Apple could be pressured to remove ICEBlock from its app store, why this doesn't worry Joshua, why Joshua won't accept money for the app, the importance of revealing information about ICE, reports that ICE is staging at local fire departments on Long Island, comparisons to Nazis, why supporting the station enables conversations like this to take place on the airwaves.
Overtime: Joshua continues the conversation about ICEBlock, what the actions of ICE spell out for the future, why there seem to only be a few good apples in the police force, Kyle explains how things are even worse than expected, "it's not a conspiracy if it actually occurs," Joshua's memories of the COVID outbreak, the unlikelihood of being able to change minds with the polarization in today's society, wondering why Joshua hasn't been invited onto Fox News Channel, trouble getting a phone signal, how the app could be modified to alert people when an ice cream truck is in the area, what is next for Joshua, what needs to be improved with the ICEBlock app, suggestions for features to add, Joshua's lack of interest in keeping track of users, why this isn't open source, how the code could be subverted by malevolent parties, why Apple's apps are more secure, the hazard of sideloading on Android, there are fake versions of the app popping up for Android, how MAGA is using the app to make false reports, how Joshua has been targeted, Emmanuel's suggestion for a unique tone for the app, Gila's review of using the app on her iPhone, Joshua will be speaking remotely at HOPE, what the HOPE scholarship is, where the HOPE numbers stand, Alex discovers some info on ICEBlock-related domains, Joshua's past in the music industry, how people can get cheaper iPhones, more hypotheticals, risks involved in going over borders, why it's necessary to streamline the process of protecting phone data when crossing borders, more info on ICEBlock.
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July 9
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Off The Hook Overtime
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Off The Hook Overtime is also available on the Channel2600 YouTube channel here:
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- 07 / 16 / 2025 -
It's a hot and steamy night, there is a bill in front of Congress to formally block ICE from detaining U.S. citizens that's facing opposition by Republicans, trying to interpret what is going on here, Alex describes the history of ICE, how Trump is beginning to feel the effects of the Epstein coverup, a Nicolae Ceausescu moment, how ICE never responds to requests for comment, the absurdity of ICE not having any identifying characteristics and wondering why anyone feels compelled to do what they say, how there is in effect no Congress anymore, the idea of technology that can see through masks, questioning whether FBI or ICE agents have a more dangerous job, feedback for Joshua Aaron, the idea of police protecting people from ICE, how ICE can be accused of all sorts of crimes if they can't be identified, next week will be the monthly call-in show on WBAI, suspicion that ICE has been using an IMSI catcher on protesters, the incredible power that can come from people with technical abilities who care, the importance of supporting WBAI, a Skype ring in the outro.
Overtime: There was testing beforehand to get rid of the hum, acknowledging a listener who offered very detailed advice on how to fix the problem, some conference updates, there will be a Phrack release at HOPE, there are still some discounted rooms left at the two hotels, explaining how the HOPE scholarship can change lives, the advantages of staying on campus, the free parking that is offered at HOPE, how there are fights in Queens over parking spaces, how parking in Manhattan could cost more than the conference, addressing people who are upset that the conference isn't in midtown Manhattan, Rob discusses how he's come to appreciate Queens, a story of software defined radio and trains, a refusal to acknowledge the vulnerability, Elmo gets hacked via Sesame Workshop, the question of whether kids should have access to social media or Fox News, some issues with Grok, trying to troubleshoot the hum with a caller, Kyle's frustration with all the troubleshooting, fired cops and talk of BlueLeaks, why it's OK to use whatever computer accomplishes the task, how asking AI can actually help, talk of Red Star OS from North Korea, remembering what everyone's first computer was, a phone call's missed opportunity, memories of the Z-100 which will be making some sort of appearance at this year's HOPE conference, how to get more info on HOPE.
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July 16
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Off The Hook Overtime
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- 07 / 23 / 2025 -
This is a call-in show and there's a special guest, an update on the ICEBlock app and how Joshua Aaron's family continues to be targeted by the government, how Laura Loomer got involved in the story, how doxxed information targeting Aaron is allowed to remain up on Twitter, pressure on Apple to drop the app, what legal recourse might be available and what has been eliminated, Emmanuel gives updates on today's local ICE activity, Perris Richter from the Human Rights First Innovation Lab is the guest, what the "ReadyNow!" app is about, how this will help get the word out about people being targeted by ICE, potentially vulnerable points, a warning about the hum as the phone lines are opened up, the definition of the word "terrorist" and who it might apply to, ideas for the app, its history, Rebel is in Siberia, how people can learn more about the app and get involved, there is no "Overtime" tonight.
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July 23
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- 07 / 30 / 2025 -
It's another steamy evening, the lack of a good weather forecast lately, Alex's Gmail account is full, how Gmail didn't notify him, Kyle and Emmanuel face a challenge in trying to see a Region B Blu-ray on a region-free player, the trick that finally worked, the artificial restrictions that are introduced in video, an idea for a compromise, recommending "The Elephant Man" by David Lynch, more on identifying masked ICE agents, the possibility of getting hired by ICE, how the show is archived on YouTube, how to get consistent archives, the availability of captions on the YouTube versions, wondering why there are a limited number of shows on YouTube, how Google censors certain words in captions by default, not buying into Google's restrictions, some clarification on Signal critique, how messages can get lost, the ease with which alert tones can be changed, the advantages of using Mutt over Gmail, an ambulance drowns out Alex, an important crypto-related case in New York involving Tornado Cash, the issue of being criminally liable for writing open source code that's used illegally, memories of the DeCSS trial, why community radio needs to be supported, 2600 meetings are happening this Friday, a Laurie Anderson piece dedicated to Alex.
Overtime: Waiting for YouTube to catch up, Alex's review of tonight's Laurie Anderson song, Alex explains how the Tornado Cash case could have a chilling effect on the open source community, the question of whether Tornado Cash enables the bad guys, how the government's argument was actually a good point for the defense, a Signal analogy, a connection to the HOPE conference, how the Department of Justice is no longer the same organization, predictions on the outcome of the case, the lack of media coverage, checking the dial tone for a hum, Rebel reports on his trip to Siberia, word of a show from the 1990s that is too slow, an update on the upcoming HOPE conference, gauging the response to HOPE, addressing those who feel there shouldn't be a conference in the United States, how this conference is a test for the future, how HOPE changes lives, the HOPE scholarship program and how it works, Rebel tries to get Emmanuel to call the operator, updates on various archives, the ease of getting to Queens for the HOPE conference, the advantages of St. John's, some talk on watermarking and metadata, some news on Telex, wondering how hot it is in the studio, trying unsuccessfully to reach the operator.
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July 30
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Off The Hook Overtime
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