532: DEEP DIVE: Titanpointe: NYC's Windowless Monster Monitoring You

This ominous windowless skyscraper looms over Tribeca, defying norms with its Brutalist facade. Behind the concrete walls, a darker truth lurks. For decades, rumors swirled about government secrets within. Thanks to whistleblowers, we now know this impenetrable fortress houses an NSA surveillance operation. AT&T willingly partners with the spy agency, jeopardizing privacy. Together, they analyze your data - calls, emails, internet history - no warrant needed. The NSA captures way more than it should in its global search for threats. Tour the NSA's covert listening post with us. Learn the chilling backstory of New York's most secure skyscraper. Question if "national security" still warrants unchecked domestic spying.

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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.