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Part I: There’s a growing push against Flock, an AI powered system of cameras and gunshot detectors that allow police to track vehicles that they suspect to have been involved in a crime. But despite the pushback, it looks like the county is planning to keep the cameras up for at least another year.
Part II: How much should we pay our elected officials? That’s the charge of a new committee formed by the mayor this week. Some say a higher salary could make for more economic diversity in city leadership. Others aren't convinced.
Original air date: Oct. 10, 2025
Produced and hosted by Megan Zerez.
Reporting by Matt Butler, Jimmy Jordan and Megan Zerez.
Cover photo by Casey Martin.
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Listen and subscribe to Backstory on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music or wherever you get podcasts.
Part I: There’s a growing push against Flock, an AI powered system of cameras and gunshot detectors that allow police to track vehicles that they suspect to have been involved in a crime. But despite the pushback, it looks like the county is planning to keep the cameras up for at least another year.
Part II: How much should we pay our elected officials? That’s the charge of a new committee formed by the mayor this week. Some say a higher salary could make for more economic diversity in city leadership. Others aren't convinced.
Original air date: Oct. 10, 2025
Produced and hosted by Megan Zerez.
Reporting by Matt Butler, Jimmy Jordan and Megan Zerez.
Cover photo by Casey Martin.

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