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Friday, November 27 2015

  • 6 Months Later... November 27, 2015

    A special hour on the past, present and uncertain future of the USA Patriot Act. (episode)

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    • Present At The Creation November 27, 2015

      A mere six weeks after 9/11, the USA PATRIOT Act was passed. Brooke and Bob relive&nbsp;the act's conception amid a climate of&nbsp;fear, confusion, and deceit.

    • What's in the Bill? November 27, 2015

      For almost&nbsp;fourteen years&nbsp;we've been hearing about the Patriot Act. What's in it, again?

    • "Collect It All" Doesn't work November 27, 2015

      Debate about mass surveillance for counter-terrorism purposes has resurged post-Paris attacks.&nbsp;But evidence shows that bulk data collection&nbsp;isn't the solution&nbsp;to fighting terrorism.&nbsp;

    • France's (Latest) Patriot Act November 27, 2015

      After the Charlie Hebdo attacks, France passed a bill vastly expanding surveillance power, drawing comparisons to the USA Patriot Act. After the latest Paris attacks, more of the same.

    • Surveillance Beyond the Patriot Act November 27, 2015

      We all know the Patriot Act, but lesser-known programs like Executive Order 12333 account for the bulk of government surveillance--and receive even less&nbsp;oversight.&nbsp;

    • The Patriot Act's Unintended Consequences November 27, 2015

      Ultimately, our assumption that the Patriot Act is at the center of our nation's struggle between privacy and security...may not be true.&nbsp;