4 chapters across the catalog
Uche Blackstock, Genomic Surveillance, Travel Ban Efficacy
Dr. Uche Blackstock explained on NBC that South Africa's excellent genomic surveillance system is why the variant was identified there first. She noted that travel bans are generally ineffective once a variant has already been identified on multiple continents.
FBI Counterterrorism Testimony, Schengen Agreement and Travel Restrictions
FBI Assistant Director Steinbach testified before Congress regarding the difficulty of tracking "broken travel" routes to conflict zones, such as those utilizing the European Schengen area. Steinbach noted that while the FBI does not currently curtail the travel of legitimate citizens, they utilize "tripwires" and social media monitoring to identify potential threats. The goal is described as achieving total "under control" status through a surveillance state.
A listener highlights a clip of President Barack Obama using the phrase "disease in place" and discussing "broken travel" as a strategy to bypass flight bans. The hosts question how individuals can hide their travel history in a modern surveillance state managed by the NSA. They argue the NSA is more focused on domestic monitoring than tracking potential disease carriers.
A new database in the UK, dubbed "Stasi HQ" by critics, reportedly monitors the travel plans of millions of British citizens. Travelers are increasingly required to register their holiday destinations with the government, often facilitated by airline data sharing.
