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Flock cameras don’t just watch intersections. They log vehicle movements around the clock into a shared database. Host Benjamin Trenerry talks with Epoch Times journalist Jacob Burg about what the Flock camera network is, who can search the data, how long it is kept, and why critics say the problem is the record of peoples' travels, not the camera itself. We discuss accuracy versus error rates, alleged officer misuse, Los Angeles Police Department and other contract cancellations, and the argument that the same network can solve crimes with less intrusive policing. Show your support for The Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/epochreports

Falling levels threaten water supplies and hydroelectric power for millions. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Banana Ball follows most baseball rules, with exceptions: no bunting, no mound visits, and no walks. And if a fan catches a foul ball, the batter is out. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

In this episode we look at some of the most common scams targeting everyday Americans — how they work, how to spot them, and how not to become the next victim. With AI making scams even harder to spot, we break down the tactics fraudsters use to pressure people into acting fast, draw them in, and deceive them. Show your support for The Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/epochreports

What began as a tribute to a former CEO has become a place of reflection and renewal for those facing major life transitions. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

If you need to borrow a tool or an electric keyboard for the weekend, head on down to the nearest library of things. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

The border got quieter. Illegal crossings fell. Officers say they can do the job they signed up for. That is the upside of the policy shift. But cartels do not stop. More pressure is on the ports of entry—and the unwitting Americans who think they are going for a dinner date in Tijuana, Mexico. Dating apps have opened a new tactic for cartels and a fraudulent date could turn into an American driving home with a load they never agreed to carry. Host Benjamin Trenerry is joined by Epoch Times journalist Troy Myers who was on the ground at the border. Show your support for The Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/epochreports

‘I’m living proof that food is medicine,’ says David Stelzer, founder of Azure Standard. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

One bookstore owner noticed a sudden spike in book sales in April—between double and triple the weekly sales tally. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

According to Snap Inc., around 90 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds worldwide use Snapchat. But what exactly is this platform, how do teenagers use it, and why are parents so deeply concerned about what their children encounter there? Epoch Times reporter Beige Luciano-Adams created a Snapchat account for a 13-year-old avatar and was shocked by the sexual, violent, and other unsafe content that quickly appeared. In this episode we look at how drug dealers have circumnavigated guardrails on the platform to sell narcotics to children, with tragic and sometimes fatal results. We also examine how the app’s design works, why the technology is so addictive, and how it may affect adolescent brains. Join host Benjamin Trenerry and Beige Luciano-Adams as they look into this topic. Please email your thoughts or insights on this episode to: [email protected]

Despite perception, study indicates a moderation of both hot and cold temperatures in the U.S. over the past century. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

An AI agent that escaped its testing environment has caused significant industry concern. But did it really go rogue—or was it just ruthlessly doing exactly what it was programmed to do? In this episode we look at the recent Hugging Face hack and discuss key issues about AI—such as who should be responsible when things go wrong, and whether urgent regulation is needed—even if it risks slowing the West in the AI race with China. We also discuss the ethical dilemmas this incident has thrown into sharp relief. If you want a clear, big-picture understanding of where we stand with AI right now, this conversation is for you. Welcome to Epoch Reports from The Epoch Times—one of America’s largest independent media outlets. Join host Benjamin Trenerry and Jacob Burg, national reporter for The Epoch Times, for a look into this recent AI incident. Please email your thoughts or insights on this episode to: [email protected] Show your support for The Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/epochreports

As the 2026–27 academic year begins, schools across the nation have increased time for physical activity. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

For decades, Charlie and Nathan Chamberlain have traversed the Grand Canyon on horseback as contractors for the U.S. Postal Service. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport