The Guy Who Ripped Out a License Plate Reader (And Why We Cheered)

Zach and Elizabeth break down the surreal case of a Missouri county commissioner facing felony charges for removing a license plate reader — even though the county had already banned them. That sparks a deeper conversation about public surveillance, Flock cameras, inflated government tech contracts, and the illusion of “safety.” Then they shift to the federal level with the One Big Beautiful Bill, which strips states of their ability to regulate AI for the next 10 years. From local resistance to nationwide overreach, this episode explores the growing conflict between privacy and control — with a few darkly funny AI stories to close things out.