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- 03 / 02 / 99 -

A late-breaking news item - hackers are reported to have taken over British military satellites and issued a blackmail threat, Emmanuel admits that hackers are evil and that Western civilization is threatened by their existence, a new bill to ban digital decrypting technology moves closer to law, states are found to be selling personal info to credit card companies, the Secret Service connection, another child pornography case on the net involving the military, cleaning up military websites, Space Rogue of the Hacker News Network offers some enlightening info on the true nature of the British satellite story, a "Takedown" poster is spotted.

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March 2
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- 03 / 09 / 99 -

The Reuters story of hackers threatening a military satellite is officially dispelled, a Pennsylvania congressman announces that we are at cyberwar, a man is arrested for terroristic threats for pointing a finger at a Secret Service agent, the disproportionate way law enforcement people are treated, Omnipoint reveals a "no roaming fee" plan but only for certain customers, some Y2K updates, word of an MTV interest in the Mitnick story, a final tribute to Walter.

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March 9
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- 03 / 16 / 99 -

Al Gore makes an incredibly foolish statement concerning the Internet, AT&T tries to convince Emmanuel to switch his phone line over with a $100 check, Sprint and American Express offer unlimited long distance dialing for a fee with a possible catch, a company advertises hacker backpacks but misrepresents what hackers are, Emmanuel discusses a power loss due to a storm, the FCC chairman tries to dispel rumors about FCC regulation of the Internet, a Y2K scam, Emmanuel violates an explicit warning by reading a fax about a "high tech hustler" named Greg Evans and the book being published about his life, Emmanuel issues an appeal for listeners to get involved in the current New York City police controversy and to listen to an eyewitness account later on the evening news, AT&T reported to backbill customers called from certain hotels, more Omnipoint spam. [NOTE: The eyewitness account of police brutality mentioned in this show immediately follows this program.]

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March 16
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- 03 / 23 / 99 -

A tribute to WBAI's program director, Samori Marksman, who died earlier in the day. Dave Burstein of the "Personal Computer Show" stops by to share memories and discuss the incredible contributions, history, and significance of this most remarkable person who was largely responsible for the continued survival of WBAI. Kevin Mitnick is reported to be making a plea arrangement with the government, Macki offers insight into how this information may have been leaked, what it actually means, Bernie S. explains how Kevin could have been forced into this decision, the potential of yet more charges being filed against Kevin, what will happen to the "Free Kevin" movement, why the federal government has a 97 percent success rate in court, the restrictions Kevin will face when he finally is released, Porkchop commits a potential federal crime on the air, a final thought for a tribute to Samori. Remembering Samori Marksman.

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March 23
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- 03 / 30 / 99 -

Emmanuel gets arrested in the New York demonstrations against police brutality, a moment by moment account of the experience ranging from the time of arrest to release, Emmanuel manages to make phone calls and send email while enjoying a ride in the paddywagon, an accounting of the 28th precinct - the most dangerous in the city, a realization as to where the enemy really is, the low technology of a police station, Kevin Mitnick agrees to plead guilty in exchange for another year in prison and a whole host of other conditions, why this means the "Free Kevin" movement must continue.

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March 30
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