Slate News What Next TBD | The Surveillance State Trump Is Inheriting
Dec 15, 2024
Ronan Farrow, an investigative reporter for The New Yorker known for his groundbreaking work on Harvey Weinstein, delves into the unsettling world of surveillance technology. He discusses how advanced spyware like the NSO Group’s Pegasus threatens personal privacy and democracy. Farrow highlights the unchecked power of governments using surveillance against activists and the potential overreach under new administrations. The conversation touches on the implications for civil liberties and the urgent need for regulation in an increasingly monitored society.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Surveillance Technology and Its Impact on Democracy
01:32 • 2min
Surveillance Overreach: The Unchecked Power of Technology
03:24 • 5min
Surveillance in the Biden Era
08:24 • 5min
Surveillance State: New Challenges
13:12 • 6min
The Unseen Impact of Surveillance: Voices of the Affected
18:47 • 4min
Surveillance and Privacy: The Unregulated Spyware Industry
22:19 • 5min