In this week’s episode we discuss Edward Snowdens’ recent interview about governments using the current crisis to build the architecture that may be used for oppression in the future.  President Trump signs an order to encourage the mining of the moon and asteroids for resources. In entertainment this week Steve gives his thoughts on the straight to streaming Trolls: World Tour.  Steve Carrell’s new workplace comedy, Space Force, gets a confirmed release date of May 28th.  

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• Crytek Devs say PS5 is easier to work on the Xbox
  • https://gamerant.com/crytek-ps5-xbox-series-x/?utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=GR-FB-P&utm_campaign=GR-FB-P&fbclid=IwAR3vY8OiNPTJXvmTyYuGF8fse2kIKRaQtmJNeEv8kkMKv78C8uGAuSn-EJw
• Steve Carrell in Space Force
  • https://nerdist.com/watch/space-force-first-look-at-netflixs-office-replacement-nerdist-news-w-dan-casey/
• Yahoo Money: Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion of his Square stake for COVID-19 relief efforts.
  • https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jack-dorsey-pledges-1-billion-205342431.html 
• Trump signs order to allow for mining of the moon
  • https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-signs-order-encouraging-us-mine-moon-minerals-1496823?fbclid=IwAR1dOXbBDpPcUBP9tq42q-17MtMz5sQIA3hGs5DzUsIzHQaYn_gr7VxlQmA 
• Snowden warns of government 
  • https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bvge5q/snowden-warns-governments-are-using-coronavirus-to-build-the-architecture-of-oppression 
  • https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-co