In this episode of Burn Notice, we kick off with a universal struggle: the modern customer-service nightmare. You've probably encountered endless automated prompts, forced "categories," and the arduous process of reaching an actual human being. From there, the conversation turns serious fast, as we break down the killing of Alex Pretty in Minnesota and the way power moves when the cameras are rolling and the narrative is up for grabs.

We dig into what’s being called a new era of reckless enforcement, the public response in Minnesota, and why protests feel different when the system’s violence lands on people who weren’t expecting it. We also discuss the manipulation of media, the contradictions surrounding gun rights, and how the constant bombardment of distractions leads to exhaustion and confusion.

Then we shift to the tech side: alleged throttling and shadow suppression, the growing importance of independent media, and why data privacy is now a real-world safety issue, not a niche concern. We close with a blunt challenge: choose courage over comfort, stop whispering behind closed doors, and pay attention, because the narrative will keep shifting, but the stakes stay the same.