Take 2 This Morning: The Price of Education & The Price of Privacy

Andre and Allie dive into two major stories impacting the Bay Area and beyond: the rising cost of a college education and the ongoing debate over surveillance technology. Amanda Quintana joins the first block to discuss the potential UC Regents vote to raise tuition for future students, exploring how this adds to existing inflation concerns and questioning the true return on investment of a college degree in today's economy, especially when facing years of student loan debt. The conversation shifts to the controversial use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), or Flock cameras, in cities like Oakland and San Jose. The hosts cover the recent Oakland City Council decision to deny the expansion of the camera network, balancing the push for public safety and crime-solving against profound civil liberty and privacy concerns, including allegations of data-sharing with third parties like ICE. Finally, the episode shares an inspiring story about the Oakland High School girls varsity basketball team seeking community help to fund their trip to the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices