3 chapters across the catalog
Ronan Farrow's new HBO documentary, "Surveilled," explores the world of commercial spyware, specifically focusing on the Israeli companies NSO Group (Pegasus) and Paragon. The film highlights how this technology is used by governments to target journalists and political dissidents. The discussion notes a potential "spyware war" within the U.S. government regarding which platforms are authorized for use by federal agencies like DHS and ICE.
The hosts explore the decline of the Israeli spyware Pegasus and the rise of a competitor called Paragon. They link this shift to WestExec Advisors, a lobbying firm founded by Biden administration officials like Antony Blinken and Avril Haines. The discussion suggests that a Biden executive order targeting Pegasus may have been influenced by these commercial ties, potentially impacting Israeli security.
San Francisco home prices are reportedly rising by $205,000 per year, or approximately $561 per day. The median price of a home in the city has reached $1.62 million, compared to $274,000 in 1997. The hosts discuss the sustainability of this market and the lifestyle implications of living in such an expensive region.
