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A mother in Georgia faces jail time after allowing her 10-year-old son to walk to town alone, sparking a heated debate over parental rights, government overreach, and the role of technology in family life. We dive into the absurdity of mandated tracking apps, the fear-driven policies affecting modern parenting, and...

JD Vance’s phone breach by Chinese hackers highlights the inherent danger of so-called “backdoor” security measures intended for government use. This episode dives into the revelations surrounding how backdoors, originally designed for surveillance by U.S. agencies, can be exploited by foreign entities, proving once again that there’s no such thing...

Whenever I talk about government surveillance, especially cameras, somebody will inevitably say, “You have no expectation of privacy in a public place. So what’s your problem?” Well, let me explain. It’s true I have no expectation of privacy when I walk down Vine Street or hang out in Berry Hill Skate...

TSA’s new facial recognition system is here, and Zach shares his recent experience opting out of it with ease. We dive into how to protect your privacy during routine travel and why so few people realize they can opt out. Next, we cover mesh network radios and Zach’s experience using...

In a landmark civil rights lawsuit, plaintiffs Lee Schmidt and Crystal Arrington, with the backing of the Institute for Justice (IJ), are suing the City of Norfolk, the Norfolk Police Department, and Police Chief Mark Talbot in Schmidt, et al. v. City of Norfolk, et al. The plaintiffs argue that...

UK chicken owners have to register their birds—and pranksters were ready to troll. From roast chickens crashing government websites to the absurd penalties for non-compliance, civil disobedience takes a hilarious turn. We also dive into AI, from robots bartending to AI-generated art confusing the internet. Plus, how AI feedback loops...

We can’t say nobody ever warned us. In 1975, Sen. Frank Church issued a poignant warning about the surveillance state on NBC Meet the Press, saying it created the potential for “total tyranny.” If this government ever became a tyranny, if a dictator ever took charge in this country, the...

We unpack how cutting-edge technology is reshaping our reality. From AI chatbots eerily professing love to users, to facial recognition tools that can identify strangers on the street, this episode dives into the unsettling ways tech is pushing the boundaries of personal privacy. Plus, we explore how governments and companies...

Oracle’s Larry Ellison envisions a future where AI monitors everything—from police body cams to autonomous drones. But does more surveillance mean more safety, or is it paving the way for abuse of power? Zach and Elizabeth break down the risks of centralized control, discuss the dangers of relying on AI...

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, hosts Zach and Elizabeth delve into the unsettling realities of modern surveillance and privacy erosion. They kick off with a discussion about a shocking leak suggesting that our phones might actually be listening to our conversations. Highlighting a pitch deck from Cox Media...

You probably don’t really care about surveillance. You should. Most people find surveillance a little creepy. They don’t particularly like the idea of being watched. Even so, they don’t really care about surveillance when push comes to shove – at least not enough to really protest. There exists this pervasive, “Well, I don’t...

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, Zach and Elizabeth dive into the indictment of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and what it means for tech companies being held responsible for users’ actions. They also discuss Atlanta’s new security robot patrols and the eerie rise of robotic surveillance in neighborhoods. Finally...