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With countless cameras on the streets and even more invisible spying online and over the phone, America is steadily turning into a surveillance state. Chances are that somebody, somewhere, may be watching what you’re doing right now. Slowly but surely, the idea of privacy is disappearing. None of this is by accident: well-funded, powerful agencies and companies are in the business of tracking what we do, what we say, and what we think. Mass surveillance in the United States is no longer science fiction, it is a somber reality. From drones to computers to cameras across the country, the structure and apparatus for a Police State already exist in the U.S. And while the nation may not be a Police State yet, it could become one with the flip of a switch. At the center of this surveillance system is the National Security Agency (NSA). Through interviews with experts, whistleblowers, and activists, this program examines the scope and scale of mass surveillance in the United States. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - The Eyes of Texas ▷ 01:36 - America's Surveillance

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Who’s Watching You? Rise of the U.S. Police State | America's Surveillance State (1/6)
Runtime
26 minutes
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English
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