Surveillance Didn’t Prevent Terrorism, Building A Hovercraft, America’s Self-Help Culture

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Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at a report out today showing the NSA’s bulk surveillance programs didn’t help stop terrorism, find out how to build a hovercraft, and look into America’s self-help culture.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • David Sterman Guest
  • Stephen Voltz Guest
  • Fritz Grobe Guest
  • Jessica Lamb-Shapiro Guest

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