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William Arkin on the FBI and Military-Information Complex
Journalist William Arkin criticizes the American "national security establishment," arguing that the FBI and CIA are being unfairly lionized by liberals hoping they will stop Donald Trump. He highlights the "information complex," noting that companies like Amazon have become major defense contractors by building cloud infrastructure for the intelligence community.
Seattle Meetup, Garland Clan and Pacific Northwest Community
A recent listener meetup in Seattle drew approximately 48 attendees, making it one of the largest gatherings in the show's history. Participants included members of the Garland family from Port Angeles and professionals from Amazon security. The event moved between various locations in Seattle due to crowds from a Pearl Jam concert and Microsoft events.
The Amazon Echo smart speaker reportedly triggered multiple times during the debate broadcast because the wake word "Alexa" sounds similar to the word "elections." This is cited as a significant security and privacy concern for users whose devices may record or act on television audio.
