# Daily Episode 177: What the Flock is Happening?

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Podcast: [Breaking Down: Collapse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-down-collapse-1364764)
Published: 2026-05-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/breaking-down-collapse-2/episodes/daily-episode-177-what-the-flock-is-happening
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## Resource

The world is becoming more of a surveillance state every day, and the growth is accelerating. Unfortunately, we don't always see the change happening so it's not front of mind. Let's talk about Flock and work towards eradicating it in our local communities. Flock’s Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance | American Civil Liberties Union House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program | AP News Find Nearby ALPRs | DeFlock AI license plate cameras tore this town apart and led to a state of emergency - The Washington Post Mission Creep: AI Surveillance at DHS Crosses Dangerous Line Into Tracking Americans - American Immigration Council Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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