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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.