Picture This: ID Photos, Drug Prices, and Emojis

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🗓️ 9 July 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

In a new study, researchers at Georgetown University say FBI and ICE agents are giving millions of people ID checks. Their focus: your photo. Congress never gave the OK on this. And now lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are saying ‘cut it out.’ We’ll explain why. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced a new rule that would make drug companies advertise their prices in TV ads. This rule was supposed to shame drug companies into lowering those prices. But yesterday, a federal judge said ‘you can’t do that.’ We’ll tell you more. Also on today’s episode: the life of the late Ross Perot, and emojis in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Tuesday, July 9.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.5	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.5	they matter.
0:09.5	Today, there's growing controversy over federal agencies using driver's license picks and
0:14.4	facial recognition technology.
0:16.0	We'll explain why lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are up and ours.
0:20.4	Then, the Trump administration wants prescription drug companies to advertise their prices.
0:25.2	A federal judge says, not so fast.
0:27.2	We'll give you the details.
0:29.0	And finally, how new tech is creating confusion in the courtroom.
0:32.5	Insert, face palm emoji.
0:34.4	We're here to make your Tuesday smarter.
0:36.3	Let's Schim this.
0:39.2	Today's episode is brought to you by Third Love.
0:44.8	The most complicated story today is about your crappy driver's license photo and how federal
0:49.9	agents are asking states to get a look at your ID.
0:54.0	Researchers at Georgetown University found that US government agencies, the FBI and
0:58.4	immigration and customs enforcement have analyzed millions of people's driver's license
1:02.5	photos without their consent.
1:05.2	Politicians on both sides of the aisle have been freaked out about this for a while.
1:08.9	And now they're telling federal law enforcement to stop looking at our faces.
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