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NSA accused of tracking wide range of phone conversations, Internet connections

Global Politics

The NSA has been publicly accused of tracking data on Americans. The agency requested — and was granted — a court order requiring a unit of Verizon to turn over all of its records on a daily basis. Plus, the NSA and the FBI are accused of operating a top-secret program to track user data from the servers of nine leading Internet companies.

National Security Agency Collecting Phone Records of Millions of Americans

Global Politics

How to Disaster-Proof a Cellphone Network

Google Moves to Acquire Motorola’s 17,000 Patents

The World

Google will make acquisition of Motorola Mobility

Development & Education
The World

Unions representing 45,000 Verizon workers declare strike

Business, Economics and Jobs

Two unions that represent workers for Verizon announced an immediate strike on Sunday, demanding better treatment after a lack of progress in negotiating contracts. Mike Carmel, a Verizon customer support analyst, joins us.

The World

Internet giants allegedly fighting net neutrality

Conflict & Justice

In theory, the Internet provides a level playing field for businesses and consumers alike. However, a backdoor deal may be nearing between Google and Verizon, which could give a speed advantage to those websites who are willing to pay more.

The World

The Future of Advertising

Development & Education

To discuss the new world of advertising, The Takeaway turns to advertising consultant and former chairman of ad agency BBH, Cindy Gallop.

The World

Which states are more likely to forego landlines for cell phones?

Lifestyle & Belief

Utah and Oklahoma have the highest rate of households that replaced landlines for cell phones. Ivan Zatkovich, a consultant for various telecommunication companies, including Verizon and Deutsch Telecom, explains.