Call It Like I See It

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the recent settlement related to alleged violations of user’s privacy by Apple’s Siri assistant, as well as the revelation that the Elon Musk shared a massive amount of data collected by the Telsa Cybertruck that exploded on New Years Day and discuss the jarring extend to which our own tech devices are spying on us and whether there is any limit to it.   Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit (Reuters) 'You're always being tracked': How the Vegas Cybertruck investigation reveals a lack of privacy (KOAA News Local NBC) Is your car spying on you? What it means that Tesla shared data in the Las Vegas explosion (LA Times) America Has Become a 'Surveillance Prison' - Our Devices and Our Government Are Spying on Us (CBN) ‘People have no idea’: How smart devices spy on us and reveal information about our homes (El Pais)  

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the revelation that Texas Republican Kay Granger, a member of Congress, has been absent from her job and living in an assisted living facility for dementia patients for the past few months (01:48).  The guys also consider the power of online negativity has, which may even extend to being able to reshape our perceptions of things we experienced firsthand (25:20) and weigh in on all the hand wringing about the nba ratings declines and what may be driving it (44:31).   Kay Granger is residing in assisted-living facility, her son tells Dallas publication (Politico) Report of 'Missing' GOP Congresswoman in Senior Facility Sparks Backlash (Newsweek)   What Is Negativity Bias and How Can It Be Overcome? (Positive Psychology) Negative expressions are shared more on Twitter for public figures than for ordinary users (NIH.gov) We’ve Misunderstood Human Nature for 100 Years (NY Times)   NBA ratings are down. Three-pointers are up. And the discourse is everywhere (WaPo) NBA Ratings Tank While The NFL Jumps. What’s Behind The Viewership Contrast? (Daily Wire) Where does the NBA stand in the ratings? (Sports Media Watch) Kevin Durant ‘locked in’ to solve ratings dilemma as he admits ‘rough patch’ for the NBA (Awful Announcing)  

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to Drake’s accusations that Universal Music Group and Spotify conspired to illegally boost Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” and consider the implication of his claims from a Technofeudalism perspective.  (01:29).  The guys also consider whether the label “ultra processed” is being used too generally in reference to foods like meat substitutes like Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers (19:48) and weigh in on the controversy involving Trinity Rodman and her father “by blood but nothing else,” Dennis Rodman (37:30).   Drake Is Taking His Kendrick Lamar Beef to Court (Vulture)   You’re being lied to about “ultra-processed” foods (Vox)   Dennis Rodman’s Daughter, Trinity, Says NBA Star Is Her Dad “By Blood, But Nothing Else” (Vibe) Trinity Rodman Calls Her Father Dennis Rodman's Apology 'a Joke': 'I'm Done' (People)  

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the reports that high rises along the Miami coastline are sinking (01:39).  The guys also discuss the widespread use and abuse of ADHD drugs like Adderall in educational and work settings (14:25) and weigh in on the bombshell rape accusations against rapper jay-z and his aggressive response to them (34:45).   Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates, new study reveals (Yahoo! News) The World’s Fastest-Sinking Megacity Has One Last Chance to Save Itself (Bloomberg) Is Venice sinking? Yes, but there’s more to the story (Go Ahead Tours)   The Drugs Young Bankers Use to Get Through the Day—and Night (Wall Street Journal)   Breaking Down Jay-Z’s Addition to a Diddy Case (Vulture) Jay-Z’s Lawyers File Motion Claiming Accuser’s Attorney Pressured a Client to Link Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Unrelated Case (Variety) Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of civil cases against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? (AP News) A timeline from accusation to admission: Crystal Mangum says she lied about Duke rape, turning a 2006 scandal on its head (CNN)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the public reaction to the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO and break down why this will not hinder the parasitic healthcare insurers (01:22).  The guys also weigh in on the new gender policy that has been adopted by the LPGA and the USGA and the hidden downside it presents (36:16).   A timeline of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and search for his killer (AP) New York prosecutors charge suspect with murder in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO (NPR) CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed (MSN) In 2021, 72% of UnitedHealth’s $222.9 billion health plan revenue came from taxpayers. How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows. (ProPublica) Murdered health insurance boss Brian Thompson backed 'malicious' AI that denied 90% of patient coverage (Daily Mail)   LPGA, USGA gender policy updates include female-at-birth clause (ESPN)