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- 09 / 08 / 04 -

Emmanuel thanks everyone for the support they've shown since his arrest during the Republican National Convention, the story of the marching band at Union Square Park, the story of what happened to protesters who tried to march from Ground Zero, the incidents that took place at 16th Street, what the police actually said when press was given an "offer" to leave, the story behind "NYPD credentials," the first WBAI report from 16th Street, Emmanuel recalls the bus trip from 16th Street to Pier 57, how nobody knew what was going to happen next, the nightmare of the fingerprinting machine, how this pales in comparison to other injustices, the effectiveness of NYPD techniques, a challenge to cops to explain their actions, a voice mail message from Emmanuel recorded at Pier 57, audio from a digital camera that recorded a chant from Pier 57, Terrence (ShapeShifter) compares his experience from four years ago at the Republican Convention in Philadelphia, Terrence details what kinds of things were heard while monitoring the NYPD during the convention, ways that the police dehumanize detainees, Redhackt details how his scanner was used to record the police, the inefficiency of the police department, the major difference Redhackt experienced at a demonstration on Thursday night, the feeling that seemed to sweep the city after it was over, Mike details internal NYPD beliefs on marching bands, NY1 was the only major media outlet that did a good job covering the protests, an interesting piece on WNBC that dispelled all of the information that the NYPD was presenting as fact, the myth that all protesters think in the same way, Jim gives the facts on what happened at the New York Public Library where more people were arrested, the need for a reaction to this massive abuse of people's rights, an update from someone who was standing next to Emmanuel on 16th Street, the importance of presenting evidence to the National Lawyers Guild, Mike gives an update on a Secret Service investigation of the New York City Independent Media Center.

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September 8
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- 09 / 15 / 04 -

The news is horrendously late, the importance of anyone involved in the arrests at the convention to talk about what happened, hearings are about to start taking place, why Emmanuel will never qualify for the New York City police press pass, a New York City Council hearing was held today, Bernie tells the story of his ill-fated "press" card, additional footage of what took place on 16th Street is made available by a resident of the street, a letter from a cop, the laws that actually were broken that day, a letter from a listener who was also arrested on 16th Street, a listener tells his story of being unjustly arrested years ago, the inability of cops to resist unjust orders, clarification on Brazil, a study shows that Brazil is home to most hackers, why it's vital to get evidence to the National Lawyers Guild, Emmanuel describes the futility of having an approved press pass in the first place, the incredible skill of the marching band on 16th Street, Emmanuel's video is up on the website, Redhackt tells how bands can have problems in public, an absurd story centering on a single demonstrator, Bernie emphasizes the importance of documenting these things.

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September 15
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- 09 / 22 / 04 -

Billsf is visiting from Amsterdam, Mark Hosler from Negativland is also in town for a conference, Mark's reaction to H2K2, a track from the forthcoming Negativland album, Mark discusses the copyright issues facing musicians, how the band creates their unique sound, the Negativland radio show on KPFA, Billsf and Mark may have met years ago, Billsf talks about the political climate in the Netherlands, a friend of Mark's was also arrested at the RNC on August 31, a surprising admission from a cop, New York City's insurance policy, the options available to people showing up in court, fake memos, similar problems in Australia, trying to dial the mayor's office directly, facts about the deputy mayor, a "Schedule D" at an airport, Mark talks about an interesting experience at an airport involving a hard drive, the potential danger of hand lotion, another selection from the Negativland "No Business" project, problems with CD Player 3, clarification on deputy mayors, the futility of battling the airlines, an appeal for information on NYCTV's airing of a city council hearing on the police action at the RNC, Emmanuel has a letter in the current edition of the New York Press, a different version of "Christianity is Stupid."

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September 22
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- 09 / 29 / 04 -

A fictitious example of privacy invasion while ordering a pizza from prisonplanet.com, the "Nigerian email conference," a couple is arrested for wearing an anti-Bush t-shirt, the Patriot Act will be up for renewal next year, the lack of politicians who are standing up to it, more countries are now required to have their citizens submit fingerprints when visiting the United States, some of the negative changes taking place in the Netherlands, the increasing prevalence of fingerprinting devices, how to have multiple identities, the FCC asks for public comments on Voice over IP monitoring, Emmanuel wants to know the origin of the yellow ribbons appearing on cars everywhere, Mike gives an update on the INDUCE Act, updates on the "Takedown" movie, a complaint about a Negativland song, strange questions asked by law enforcement, Emmanuel's court date is coming up Friday, Emmanuel addresses questions about his case as it relates to another controversy, a call from Brazil focuses on electronic voting, a caller has a problem with cell phone billing.

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September 29
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