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The government is using face-scanning apps to check if random people on the street are citizens.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
Lessons From Trump’s “War” on Chicago - Reveal
ICE and Border Patrol agents terrorized the city, and locals fought back.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The government is using face-scanning apps to check if random people on the street are citizens.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
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An American citizen had his face scanned by immigration agents while he was walking home from the gym in Chicago. Our story with @revealnews.org here: www.404media.co/how-a-us-cit...
How a US Citizen Was Scanned With ICE's Facial Recognition Tech
Jesus Gutiérrez told immigration agents he was a U.S. citizen. Only after they scanned his face, did the agents let him go.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
An American citizen had his face scanned by immigration agents while he was walking home from the gym in Chicago. Our story with @revealnews.org here: www.404media.co/how-a-us-cit...
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Really recommend listening to this episode (and any episode of reveal). In depth on Chicago, resistance to and impacts of federal occupation as well as a more broad view of surveillance tools ICE is using. With apologies to whoever said it first, imperial boomerang goes thwack
Your weekly dystopian update: The government is using face-scanning apps to check if random people on the street are citizens.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
Lessons From Trump’s “War” on Chicago - Reveal
ICE and Border Patrol agents terrorized the city, and locals fought back.
revealnews.org
December 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Really recommend listening to this episode (and any episode of reveal). In depth on Chicago, resistance to and impacts of federal occupation as well as a more broad view of surveillance tools ICE is using. With apologies to whoever said it first, imperial boomerang goes thwack
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You're walking home from the gym when you're stopped by FBI officers in an unmarked car. They handcuff you, even though you tell them you're a US citizen.
Then, they scan your face.
23-year-old Jesus Gutiérrez recounts his experience to @revealnews.org and 404 Media:
Then, they scan your face.
23-year-old Jesus Gutiérrez recounts his experience to @revealnews.org and 404 Media:
How a US Citizen Was Scanned With ICE's Facial Recognition Tech
Jesus Gutiérrez told immigration agents he was a U.S. citizen. Only after they scanned his face, did the agents let him go.
www.404media.co
December 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
You're walking home from the gym when you're stopped by FBI officers in an unmarked car. They handcuff you, even though you tell them you're a US citizen.
Then, they scan your face.
23-year-old Jesus Gutiérrez recounts his experience to @revealnews.org and 404 Media:
Then, they scan your face.
23-year-old Jesus Gutiérrez recounts his experience to @revealnews.org and 404 Media:
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Is it weird to say I had a lot of fun talking with @alletson.bsky.social for @motherjones.com about Trumpian aesthetics? But it was a blast trying to figure out why there’s so much gold when, you know Versailles didn’t end that well for the folks in charge…
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump's gilded White House makeover is all about power
On this week’s “More To The Story,” art historian Erin Thompson examines the ways societies build and destroy monuments—and why Trump is so focused on remaking Washington in his own image.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Is it weird to say I had a lot of fun talking with @alletson.bsky.social for @motherjones.com about Trumpian aesthetics? But it was a blast trying to figure out why there’s so much gold when, you know Versailles didn’t end that well for the folks in charge…
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Your weekly dystopian update: The government is using face-scanning apps to check if random people on the street are citizens.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
Lessons From Trump’s “War” on Chicago - Reveal
ICE and Border Patrol agents terrorized the city, and locals fought back.
revealnews.org
December 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Your weekly dystopian update: The government is using face-scanning apps to check if random people on the street are citizens.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
And they say you cannot refuse.
This week on Reveal, @404media.co shows us how the US deploys its tech against its people.
The National Trust is now suing the Trump administration, urging them to stop its White House ballroom construction.
But why is the president even pushing for this makeover in the first place?
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
But why is the president even pushing for this makeover in the first place?
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
Trump's gilded White House makeover is all about power
On this week’s “More To The Story,” art historian Erin Thompson examines the ways societies build and destroy monuments—and why Trump is so focused on remaking Washington in his own image.
revealnews.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The National Trust is now suing the Trump administration, urging them to stop its White House ballroom construction.
But why is the president even pushing for this makeover in the first place?
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
But why is the president even pushing for this makeover in the first place?
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
"[Trump is] making the White House look like Versailles. We all know what happened to the French kings, but apparently, we’re not paying much attention.”
Art history professor Erin Thompson tells us why Trump has given the White House a makeover: Power.
Art history professor Erin Thompson tells us why Trump has given the White House a makeover: Power.
Trump's gilded White House makeover is all about power
On this week’s “More To The Story,” art historian Erin Thompson examines the ways societies build and destroy monuments—and why Trump is so focused on remaking Washington in his own image.
revealnews.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"[Trump is] making the White House look like Versailles. We all know what happened to the French kings, but apparently, we’re not paying much attention.”
Art history professor Erin Thompson tells us why Trump has given the White House a makeover: Power.
Art history professor Erin Thompson tells us why Trump has given the White House a makeover: Power.
The destruction of the East Wing. A new White House ballroom. An “Arc de Trump.” What are all these architectural changes in Washington really about?
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
This week on More To The Story: apple.co/4a9pLsy
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
This week on More To The Story: apple.co/4a9pLsy
December 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The destruction of the East Wing. A new White House ballroom. An “Arc de Trump.” What are all these architectural changes in Washington really about?
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
This week on More To The Story: apple.co/4a9pLsy
According to @artcrimeprof.bsky.social, it's all about power.
This week on More To The Story: apple.co/4a9pLsy
“You have no control, you have no information, and you have no rights. They could do whatever they want to you.”
This fall, activists set sail for Gaza to end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. Instead, they were then sent to a high-security prison in the middle of the desert.
This fall, activists set sail for Gaza to end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. Instead, they were then sent to a high-security prison in the middle of the desert.
Activists sailed to Gaza to deliver aid, but were met with drone attacks and imprisonment. An exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Activists sailed to Gaza to deliver aid, but were met with drone attacks and imprisonment. An exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
revealnews.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“You have no control, you have no information, and you have no rights. They could do whatever they want to you.”
This fall, activists set sail for Gaza to end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. Instead, they were then sent to a high-security prison in the middle of the desert.
This fall, activists set sail for Gaza to end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. Instead, they were then sent to a high-security prison in the middle of the desert.
This fall, hundreds of activists from all over the world crowded onto several dozen boats and set sail for Gaza. Their goal: Break through Israel’s blockade of the territory.
They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment.
This week on Reveal, an exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment.
This week on Reveal, an exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Activists sailed to Gaza to deliver aid, but were met with drone attacks and imprisonment. An exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Activists sailed to Gaza to deliver aid, but were met with drone attacks and imprisonment. An exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
revealnews.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This fall, hundreds of activists from all over the world crowded onto several dozen boats and set sail for Gaza. Their goal: Break through Israel’s blockade of the territory.
They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment.
This week on Reveal, an exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment.
This week on Reveal, an exclusive look at the Global Sumud Flotilla.
A new Pentagon report has confirmed what folks like Jeffrey Goldberg already knew: Hegseth's "Signalgate" scandal posed a major threat to our nation's security.
In March, we spoke to Goldberg, the journalist who was added to the infamous chat, about the state of our nation.
In March, we spoke to Goldberg, the journalist who was added to the infamous chat, about the state of our nation.
Jeffery Goldberg on Signalgate, Pete Hegseth, and the risk of WWIII
On this week’s “More To The Story,” The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief on what he learned about the Trump administration from “Signalgate” and what really scares him about the future of American democracy...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A new Pentagon report has confirmed what folks like Jeffrey Goldberg already knew: Hegseth's "Signalgate" scandal posed a major threat to our nation's security.
In March, we spoke to Goldberg, the journalist who was added to the infamous chat, about the state of our nation.
In March, we spoke to Goldberg, the journalist who was added to the infamous chat, about the state of our nation.
Lorenzo Sewell—the pastor who delivered a prayer at Trump’s inauguration—argues that the president is making Black Americans’ lives better despite rolling back DEI initiatives.
This week on More To The Story, Al Letson sits down with MAGA's Black pastor: apple.co/442aYMu
This week on More To The Story, Al Letson sits down with MAGA's Black pastor: apple.co/442aYMu
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Lorenzo Sewell—the pastor who delivered a prayer at Trump’s inauguration—argues that the president is making Black Americans’ lives better despite rolling back DEI initiatives.
This week on More To The Story, Al Letson sits down with MAGA's Black pastor: apple.co/442aYMu
This week on More To The Story, Al Letson sits down with MAGA's Black pastor: apple.co/442aYMu
Riley Gaines is a leading face of the anti-trans movement. But her former teammate remembers a different Gaines, who expressly did not support Trump.
What happened?
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What happened?
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What Is Riley Gaines Hiding? We Investigated.
Podcast Episode · Reveal · 11/26/2025 · 1h 19m
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December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Riley Gaines is a leading face of the anti-trans movement. But her former teammate remembers a different Gaines, who expressly did not support Trump.
What happened?
🎧 Listen here: apple.co/4pKZy8e
What happened?
🎧 Listen here: apple.co/4pKZy8e
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, abortion became virtually illegal in Alabama. But that wasn’t all.
The state’s attorney general wanted to prosecute anyone helping others get out of state for an abortion.
This week on Reveal:
The state’s attorney general wanted to prosecute anyone helping others get out of state for an abortion.
This week on Reveal:
After banning abortion, Alabama threatened to prosecute the helpers
When Roe v. Wade was overturned and abortion became illegal in Alabama, helping people get out of state came with the threat of jail time.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, abortion became virtually illegal in Alabama. But that wasn’t all.
The state’s attorney general wanted to prosecute anyone helping others get out of state for an abortion.
This week on Reveal:
The state’s attorney general wanted to prosecute anyone helping others get out of state for an abortion.
This week on Reveal:
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, abortion became virtually illegal in Alabama. But that wasn’t all. According to the state’s attorney general, abortion help became illegal, too.
This week on Reveal: fighting for the right to help.
This week on Reveal: fighting for the right to help.
After banning abortion, Alabama threatened to prosecute the helpers
When Roe v. Wade was overturned and abortion became illegal in Alabama, helping people get out of state came with the threat of jail time.
revealnews.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, abortion became virtually illegal in Alabama. But that wasn’t all. According to the state’s attorney general, abortion help became illegal, too.
This week on Reveal: fighting for the right to help.
This week on Reveal: fighting for the right to help.
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KYUK plays a singular role in the media landscape of the United States. over the coming weeks, we'll go from 10 full time staff down to 4. this is my last week at KYUK. listen here →
First, an earthquake hit Alaska. Then it was a typhoon. People turned to public radio for lifesaving information. Sen. Lisa Murkowski tried to get her colleagues to understand the importance of stations.
They voted to defund public media anyway.
They voted to defund public media anyway.
In rural America, public radio saves lives
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
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November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
KYUK plays a singular role in the media landscape of the United States. over the coming weeks, we'll go from 10 full time staff down to 4. this is my last week at KYUK. listen here →
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
Listen to the full episode here: tinyurl.com/ye67s8e3
Listen to the full episode here: tinyurl.com/ye67s8e3
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
Listen to the full episode here: tinyurl.com/ye67s8e3
Listen to the full episode here: tinyurl.com/ye67s8e3
“It's me. Big Bird, big, yellow, a menace to our economy.” Remember this 2012 campaign ad poking fun at Mitt Romney for going after public media?
This hour, we revisit the attack on NPR, PBS, and how Fred Rogers saved the day in 1968.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/43KUsAd
This hour, we revisit the attack on NPR, PBS, and how Fred Rogers saved the day in 1968.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/43KUsAd
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“It's me. Big Bird, big, yellow, a menace to our economy.” Remember this 2012 campaign ad poking fun at Mitt Romney for going after public media?
This hour, we revisit the attack on NPR, PBS, and how Fred Rogers saved the day in 1968.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/43KUsAd
This hour, we revisit the attack on NPR, PBS, and how Fred Rogers saved the day in 1968.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/43KUsAd
KYUK is the only public radio station in remote Alaska that regularly broadcasts in the Yugtun language, providing a crucial lifeline to the Indigenous communities in the area.
After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive.
After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive.
In rural America, public radio saves lives
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
revealnews.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
KYUK is the only public radio station in remote Alaska that regularly broadcasts in the Yugtun language, providing a crucial lifeline to the Indigenous communities in the area.
After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive.
After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive.
First, an earthquake hit Alaska. Then it was a typhoon. People turned to public radio for lifesaving information. Sen. Lisa Murkowski tried to get her colleagues to understand the importance of stations.
They voted to defund public media anyway.
They voted to defund public media anyway.
In rural America, public radio saves lives
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
revealnews.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
First, an earthquake hit Alaska. Then it was a typhoon. People turned to public radio for lifesaving information. Sen. Lisa Murkowski tried to get her colleagues to understand the importance of stations.
They voted to defund public media anyway.
They voted to defund public media anyway.
"I think with true crime, it creates this thirst for punishment."
On this week’s “More To The Story,” incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon examines how our fixation on crime capitalizes on tragedy and turns it into entertainment.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon examines how our fixation on crime capitalizes on tragedy and turns it into entertainment.
Why America is obsessed with true crime
On this week’s “More To The Story,” incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon examines how our fixation on crime capitalizes on tragedy and turns it into entertainment.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"I think with true crime, it creates this thirst for punishment."
On this week’s “More To The Story,” incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon examines how our fixation on crime capitalizes on tragedy and turns it into entertainment.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon examines how our fixation on crime capitalizes on tragedy and turns it into entertainment.
John J. Lennon killed a man on a Brooklyn street in 2001. In prison, he reckoned with his crime and became a nationally known writer while behind bars.
He talks with @alletson.bsky.social from Sing Sing Correctional Facility on this week’s “More To The Story.”
Listen here: tinyurl.com/382sdab9
He talks with @alletson.bsky.social from Sing Sing Correctional Facility on this week’s “More To The Story.”
Listen here: tinyurl.com/382sdab9
November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
John J. Lennon killed a man on a Brooklyn street in 2001. In prison, he reckoned with his crime and became a nationally known writer while behind bars.
He talks with @alletson.bsky.social from Sing Sing Correctional Facility on this week’s “More To The Story.”
Listen here: tinyurl.com/382sdab9
He talks with @alletson.bsky.social from Sing Sing Correctional Facility on this week’s “More To The Story.”
Listen here: tinyurl.com/382sdab9
Through more than 70 interviews with former inmates and officers, reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com discovered a system where guards in a Mississippi jail ordered beatings, inmates who participated were rewarded, and those trying to raise an alarm were ignored.
How a Mississippi jail turned its inmates into weapons
After a violent scandal involving his deputies, a popular sheriff survived calls to resign. But another scandal was already brewing in his county jail.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Through more than 70 interviews with former inmates and officers, reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com discovered a system where guards in a Mississippi jail ordered beatings, inmates who participated were rewarded, and those trying to raise an alarm were ignored.
This week's episode of "Reveal" takes a look at a Deep South county jail where guards ordered beatings, inmates who participated were rewarded, and warnings about the violence were ignored for more than a decade.
Listen here:
Listen here:
How a Mississippi jail turned its inmates into weapons
After a violent scandal involving his deputies, a popular sheriff survived calls to resign. But another scandal was already brewing in his county jail.
revealnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This week's episode of "Reveal" takes a look at a Deep South county jail where guards ordered beatings, inmates who participated were rewarded, and warnings about the violence were ignored for more than a decade.
Listen here:
Listen here: