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February 17, 2025


Title: Consumers are Unaware Allstate is Tracking Them!
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Hans von Spakovsky
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, alleging that they acquired GPS tracking data from a number of companies to build driving patterns. Did author George Orwell address this type of behavior in his book “1984”?

Today, Hans von Spakovsky discusses this lawsuit and how consumers can protect themselves from being taken advantage of in the future. Hans von Spakovsky is a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

How are people tracked through smart phones and other electronic devices? Hans von Spakovsky discusses how Allstate is using OTHER APPS to acquire data on you!

What data has Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged that Allstate is collecting? Is it simply driving habits? Or does it go deeper than that?

Did Allstate also purchase data directly from car manufacturers, including Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, and Ram?

What is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s goal from this lawsuit? How will consumers be compensated?

How can we protect ourselves from the spying eyes of others? Hans von Spakovsky encourages everyone to remove third-party apps that are listed in the lawsuit from their phone and to NOT use Allstate for their insurance needs. NOTE: The third-party apps listed in the lawsuit can be found in Hans von Spakovsky’s op-ed, which is linked above.

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January 29, 2025


Title: Consumers are Unaware Allstate is Tracking Them!
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Hans von Spakovsky
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, alleging that they acquired GPS tracking data from a number of companies to build driving patterns. Did author George Orwell address this type of behavior in his book “1984”?

Today, Hans von Spakovsky discusses this lawsuit and how consumers can protect themselves from being taken advantage of in the future. Hans von Spakovsky is a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

Click here to read more on this very important topic. Share the link on your social media so your family and friends are aware of the dangers!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How are people tracked through smart phones and other electronic devices? Hans von Spakovsky discusses how Allstate is using OTHER APPS to acquire data on you!

What data has Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged that Allstate is collecting? Is it simply driving habits? Or does it go deeper than that?

Did Allstate also purchase data directly from car manufacturers, including Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, and Ram?

What is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s goal from this lawsuit? How will consumers be compensated?

How can we protect ourselves from the spying eyes of others? Hans von Spakovsky encourages everyone to remove third-party apps that are listed in the lawsuit from their phone and to NOT use Allstate for their insurance needs. NOTE: The third-party apps listed in the lawsuit can be found in Hans von Spakovsky’s op-ed, which is linked above.

Click here to help support The Heritage Foundation.



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April 11, 2006


Title: CONSUMER TIP: ANOTHER PHONE LINE MIGHT BE YOUR ANSWER
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Debbie Inman
with International Voice Exchange www.ivxhou.com

Do you have a home-based business and need a business phone number? Do you need a second number for just a short time, but don't want to sign a long contract or pay more for a short contract? For only $10.00 per month, plus tax, you can finally afford that second number! Terry Lowry, host of the What's UP Radio Program, has been a customer of International Voice Exchange since 1998. Join today! Call Debbie Inman at International Voice Exchange at 281.894.8032 or log onto www.ivxhou.com for more information.



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March 15, 2006


Title: Consumer Tip: Be Careful When Shopping For Insurance: Don’t Just Compare Price Alone
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Alex Winslow
with Texas Watch (www.TexasWatch.org)

To save a few dollars each month, some drivers increase their deductible amount from $250 to $500 or even $1000. But, what will this cost you if you cause an accident? What about your coverage limits? Will you be forced to pay hundreds of dollars each month to someone you hurt because your coverage was not adequate? For more information, log onto www.TexasWatch.org



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November 23, 2005


Title: Boycott Target this holiday season!
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Randy Sharp
with American Family Association (www.afa.net)

Randy Sharpe, the Director of Special Projects for the American Family Association, urges all Christians to boycott Target this holiday season. Mr. Sharpe explains why Target employees will not be greeting you with a cheerful "Merry Christmas" this year and why you won't hear the happy "ting" of a Salvation Army Bell outside their doors.



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November 21, 2005


Title: Boycott Target this holiday season!
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Randy Sharp
with American Family Association (www.afa.net)

Randy Sharp, the Director of Special Projects for the American Family Association, urges all Christians to boycott Target this holiday season. Mr. Sharp explains why Target employees will not be greeting you with a cheerful "Merry Christmas" this year and why you won't hear the happy "ting" of a Salvation Army Bell outside the door.



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November 18, 2005


Title: Boycott Target this holiday season!
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Randy Sharp
with American Family Association (www.afa.net)

Randy Sharp, the Director of Special Projects for the American Family Association, urges all Christians to boycott Target this holiday season. Mr. Sharp explains why Target employees will not be greeting you with a cheerful "Merry Christmas" this year and why you won't hear the happy "ting" of a Salvation Bell outside the door.



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October 14, 2005


Title: Hiring a Contractor made easier! Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Joe Emmitte
with Dicass Inc. www.dicass.net

A friend of the What's UP Radio Program, Joe Emmitte, shares advice on how to hire a contractor. We are called to be cautious and carefull before we invite a paid worker on to our property. And, before we pay money to someone we do not know, what should we do? Give Joe a call @ 866.410.4105 or log onto the web @ www.dicss.net.



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Title: Hiring a Contractor made easier! Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Joe Emmitte
with Dicass Inc. www.dicass.net

A friend of the What's Up Radio Program, Joe Emmitte, shares advice on how to hire a contractor. We are called to be cautious and carefull before we invite a paid worker on to our property. And, before we pay money to someone we do not know, what should we do? Give Joe a call @ 866.410.4105 or log onto the web @ www.dicass.net



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October 13, 2005


Title: Hiring a Contractor made easier! Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Joe Emmitte
with Dicass Inc. www.dicass.net

A friend of the What's Up Radio Program, Joe Emmitte, shares advice on how to hire a contractor. We are called to be cautious and carefull before we invite a paid worker on to our property. And, before we pay money to someone we do not know, what should we do? Give joe a call @ 866-410-4105 or log onto the web @ www.dicass.net



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Title: Hiring a Contractor made easier! Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Consumer Tips
Discussed by Joe Emmitte
with Dicass Inc. www.dicass.net

A friend of the What's Up Radio Program, Joe Emmitte, shares advice on how to hire a contractor. We are called to be cautious and carefull before we invite a paid worker on to our property. And, before we pay money to someone we do not know, what should we do? Give Joe a call @ 866-410-4105 or log onto the web @ www.dicass.net



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