How do you hold power accountable when the rules are built to protect it?
In this episode, investigative journalist Joey Scott joins Social Primate to talk about policing, surveillance, and state power in Los Angeles. From stockpiles of “less-lethal” weapons to escalating protest crackdowns, to surveillance tools and local agencies working alongside ICE.
He also underscores the importance of community solidarity, informed hope, and continuous resistance in facing these challenges.
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Show Notes:
00:19 Meet Joey Scott: Investigative Journalist and Photographer
00:45 The Rise of Surveillance and State Power
01:29 Joey Scott's Journey into Journalism
05:56 Unveiling Police and State Actions
07:32 Military Equipment in Police Departments
14:55 On the Ground: Protest Documentation
19:29 The Escalation of Police Violence
22:29 The Surveillance State and Public Awareness
24:59 The Intrusiveness of Surveillance
25:22 The Profit Motive Behind Policing
26:56 Paranoia and Distrust in Law Enforcement
28:37 Social Media Monitoring and Privacy Concerns
30:13 The Power of Language and Labels
32:59 ICE Cooperation and Community Betrayal
43:28 The Emotional Toll of Journalism
47:52 Finding Hope and Community Action