
About this episode
Dave gives a lesson on how file deletion really works and why you should install BleachBit, and Ron talks about how to deal with ICE or any other federal agency at your workplace using a personal anecdote.
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00:00:00 Should the government be allowed to charge us to use public goods and services?
00:05:40 Social Security Database shenanegans
00:12:49 SNAP and charity
00:19:15 Another plane crash
00:23:59 Suspicious Google search terms in DC
00:28:17 Rand Paul & Libertarians
00:39:53 DOGE rebate checks
00:49:30 Stupid things from X
01:02:49 Yale study on COVID vaccines
01:07:08 Fort Knox audit
01:10:44 Dave teaches about BleachBit
01:18:25 Ron talks about how to deal with ICE at your workplace
Resources discussed on the show:
BleachBit (https://www.bleachbit.org), A tool to truly and safely erase your data.
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