CNN receives rare access to a U-2 spy plane mission targeting ISIS. The report highlights technological upgrades to the 1950s-era aircraft. The hosts characterize the segment as a "sales job" for Lockheed Martin's military hardware.
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CNN receives rare access to a U-2 spy plane mission targeting ISIS. The report highlights technological upgrades to the 1950s-era aircraft. The hosts characterize the segment as a "sales job" for Lockheed Martin's military hardware.
NCIS New Orleans Drone Swarm and CIA Domestic Operations
An episode of NCIS: New Orleans featuring a "swarm of drones" and CIA agents operating on domestic soil is analyzed as predictive programming. The hosts suggest the show is acclimating the public to the presence of law enforcement drones and the normalization of intelligence agencies working within US borders. They note the "mixed messages" in television dramas that both exalt and criticize federal agencies.
Spy Satellites Authorized for US Domestic Law Enforcement
The Director of National Intelligence has authorized the use of military spy satellites by domestic law enforcement and civilian agencies. While officials claim the satellites cannot see faces or listen to conversations, privacy groups express concern over the lack of oversight. The hosts speculate that many "UFO" sightings are actually Predator drones or other surveillance craft being deployed over American cities.