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Aug 18 2011

How to Land on a Government Watch List

33 min 2 movies discussed
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The U.S. Government's Consolidated Terrorist Watch List keeps track of people who are known or suspected terrorists. But what how do people end up on it, and what happens if your name is similar to a suspected terrorist? Tune in to find out.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the complex world of government watch lists, particularly the consolidated terrorist watch list that emerged after 9/11. They explore how these lists actually work, who ends up on them (sometimes by mistake), and the ongoing tension between national security and civil liberties. The hosts discuss everything from the famous cases of innocent people getting flagged at airports to the surprisingly mundane activities that might land you on a list, all while trying to navigate the tricky balance between keeping the country safe and protecting citizens' rights.


Movies Discussed

The Flying Nun
The Flying Nun
1967
★ 6.3
"The sister of the flying cross. The flying nun. — Josh made a joke reference when discussing how much a nun named Sister Glenn Ann McPhee was traveling and getting hassled at airports." — Josh
Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys
1995 2h 9m
★ 7.6
"that's 12, the order of the 12 monkeys. It is, isn't it? Sort of. — Josh compared environmental extremist group ELF's tactics to the movie when discussing domestic terrorism." — Josh

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