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Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America. So Is the Backlash.

Aug 25, 2026 · 11m

Summary

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions, while the U.S. reports its first measles deaths of the year. The episode also covers growing bipartisan backlash against Flock Safety’s license plate cameras due to privacy and security concerns. In business news, Dick’s Sporting Goods shares plummeted after a profit warning, and Anthropic projects a massive $30 trillion market opportunity. Finally, the show honors the late country music icon Dolly Parton, who died at age 80.

Topics discussed

Intro and ReliaQuest sponsorship Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods CIA Director visit to Moscow and measles deaths SEC investigates AI fund; Dick's Sporting Goods earnings Market update and Anthropic preview Backlash against Flock Safety license plate cameras Anthropic's $30 trillion total addressable market Dolly Parton dies at 80; career and legacy
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