In this episode of Burn Notice: A Smoke Signal Podcast, our AI hosts pull from the writings of James W., national expert on the Digital Exhaust Ecosystem, to expose how your streaming habits fuel “Surveillance by Streaming.” Every pause, skip, or binge creates a trail of data that algorithms and data brokers turn into profiles about you.

From Netflix to niche apps, we unpack how your watchlist isn’t just entertainment — it’s intelligence. Tune in to learn how streaming services are profiling your behavior and what you can do to cut down the digital smoke you leave behind.