'Get the App' Gripes!
Summary
Brian Lehrer hosts a listener segment on the "get the app" gripe, focusing on the frustration of mandatory app downloads for everyday tasks. Callers share stories about needing apps for U-Haul rentals, parking meters, breast pumps, and even furnace filters. The discussion highlights how these requirements create barriers for the elderly, blind, and those without smartphones, raising questions about privacy and discrimination.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The 'Get the App' Gripe
Examples: U-Haul, coffee shops, and smart appliances
Call-in prompt and host's Ticketmaster story
Host's experience with multiple ticketing apps
Transition to listener calls
Mary: Frustrations with parking apps in Delray Beach
Virginia: Different parking apps for every town in Westchester
Virginia: The necessity of a breast pump app
Susann: App-only discounts and potential discrimination
Teresa: Privacy concerns and data collection via apps
Healthcare apps and barriers for elderly parents
Dave: Smart furnace filters and pay stub app issues
Closing credits and sponsor announcements
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