Miranda Spivack: Government Secrecy & Dirty Backroom Deals in Our Backyards

Miranda Spivack: Government Secrecy & Dirty Backroom Deals in Our Backyards

July 6, 2026 · 1h 1m

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Miranda Spivack discusses local government secrecy and the impact of non-disclosure agreements on community safety.

Veteran journalist and author of “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards ” Miranda Spivack highlights the widespread issue of local government secrecy and the detrimental impact of non-disclosure agreements between public officials and private corporations. She details the stories of “accidental activists” who uncovered corruption involving toxic water, dangerous infrastructure, and flawed criminal justice algorithms. The discussion emphasizes how corporate trade secrets and data-driven policing often bypass public oversight, harming community safety. Spivack encourages citizens to bypass information blockades through persistent investigation, civic engagement, and community organizing to demand transparency and monitor their local governments before crises occur. Escape the Technocracy Live Workshop (w/ Geopolitics & Empire)! https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product-escape-the-technocracy-live-workshop-season-2 Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult…

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