Blendover Episode 165:
It’s been nearly 14 years since the USA PATRIOT Act was signed into law. And since that time, much controversy has surrounded the legislation. Now, as it comes close to its expiry, Mitch McConnell has introduced a bill to reauthorize the Patriot Act until 2020.
Our Craniumelody band this week is Zimmers Hole.
Topics Discussed:
- PATRIOT ACTors
- Copyright and Piracy
- Zimmers Hole
- Jared Leto is The Joker
- KISS and Scooby-Doo?
- Zombie Apocalypse
- WTF: Tech Support
- WTF: Stop Hiring Funeral Strippers
- WTF: Winner of the WTF Cup
BlendoveR is the “trendover” podcast, bringing you the news that the news isn’t covering. Presented by Greg Davies and Aaron Ciavarra, we focus on topics that are not trending across the web and in the mainstream media, and have a knack accurate predictions of coming events, trends, and media coverage.
PATRIOT ACTors
McConnell Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Patriot Act Until 2020
Patriot Act Renewal Divides GOP Establishment From Libertarian Conservatives
Representatives passes Cybersecurity bill despite privacy protests
Revamped USA Freedom Act Still Faces Congressional Hurdles
Sen. Cotton Fights Paul, Other Libertarians Over Patriot Act Extensions
Wikipedia: Controversial invocations of the Patriot Act
Wikipedia: Executive Order 12333
Copyright and Piracy
Hollywood Anti-Piracy initiative requires a VPN outside the US
Zimmers Hole
Zimmers Hole @ Encyclopaedia Metallum
Jared Leto is The Joker
Jared Leto As The Joker: First Look Reveals Tattooed Villain
KISS and Scooby-Doo?
Zombie Apocalypse
New Charges Brought Against Cannibal
Terrifying zombies on the subway may be taking things a bit too far
Woman allegedly attacks family dog while high on bath salts
Woman reportedly on bath salts when she crashed through window
WTF: Tech Support
Colorado Man Ends Battle With Computer by Shooting It 8 Times
WTF: Stop Hiring Funeral Strippers
China Says Please Stop Hiring Funeral Strippers
WTF: Winner of the WTF Cup
Dad unknowingly impregnated daughter…
Recommended Listening:
- “While You Were Shouting at the Devil” by Zimmers Hole from While You Were Shouting at the Devil
