Exposing Pegasus: How the State Spies on You | John Scott-Railton
By Danny Knowles
Aired Sep 9, 2025 · 1h 40m · Last boosted Sep 17, 2025
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John Scott-Railton dives into the dark world of spyware, surveillance, and state power — and what it means for our freedoms in the digital age. From uncovering Pegasus spyware in 2016 to exposing private intelligence firms like Black Cube, John explains how governments, corporations, and authoritarian regimes exploit our phones and data to control narratives and suppress dissent. We discuss how spyware has evolved from phishing texts to zero-click exploits, the chilling stories of journalists and dissidents targeted, and why even democracies are sliding into mass surveillance under the guise of “safety.” John also warns about the next frontier: AI sup...
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Good rip, moar ❤️🔥
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Excellent show
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Recommended episode on pegasus.
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My key insight is, that the neural engine in my iPhone is not there for me but for them. Never looked at it this way. Incredible show, must listen.
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This is a must-listen conversation if you're tracking the state of privacy and surveillance.