Surveillance, “Thought Crimes,” and Civil Liberties | Jon Padfield - FGP#102

About this episode

Jon Padfield discusses surveillance, privacy, and civil liberties concerns in the U.S.

Jon Padfield returns to discuss surveillance, privacy, and growing concerns about government monitoring in the United States. We talk about Florida’s HB 945, the risks of vague legislative language, and how expanding surveillance powers can threaten civil liberties.Jon is currently traveling the country on his Brushfires of Freedom Tour, speaking about privacy, surveillance technology, and the importance of protecting individual liberty.Upcoming tour stops in the Southeast:Baumhower’s Victory Grille – Auburn, ALMonday, March 16 @ 7 PMTownsquare Playhouse – Fayetteville, GATuesday, March 17 @ 7 PMBud's Creative Arts Center – Hixson, TNWednesday, March 18 @ 7 PMThe Casual Pint – Maryville, TNThursday, March 19 @ 7 PMBanish Big Brother will be sponsoring this leg of the tour.Learn more about the tour: https://brushfirestour.comJon Padfield’s website: https://businessreform.orgJon Padfield’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@businessreformOfficial Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8 PM EasternA weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley that focuses on the state of Georgia. From politics to news to business to culture, Jake, Cat, and their…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake Green, Cat Hartley

Guest: Jon Padfield

Topics covered

• surveillance
• privacy
• civil liberties
• government monitoring
• legislation
• individual liberty

Keywords

• surveillance
• privacy
• civil liberties
• government monitoring
• HB 945
• Brushfires of Freedom Tour
• individual liberty

Sponsors

Banish Big Brother

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Libertarian Party of Georgia

Places: Florida, Auburn, AL, Fayetteville, GA, Hixson, TN, Maryville, TN

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