On the latest episode of Watching America, New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill covers the disturbing ways that scientific advances impact our privacy. But the story she recently uncovered about new facial recognition tools is genuinely shocking. Campbell discusses the strange and disquieting implications these new technologies have for all of us.

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Running Mates duo Julie and Spencer Broschard

Also, the Running Mates are a husband and wife singing duo whose reinventions of classic songs have dominated social media. Alan Campbell talks to them about inspiration, true love and how to harmonize under pressure – a skill all couples need!

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