Richmond Power Bills, Surveillance, and Corruption (energy spikes, data centers, Flock cams, etc) — Unscripted #038

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereThis episode is sponsored by Chester Cannabis Co. Use code "VERA" for 15% off your purchase:https://chestercanna.coChester Cannabis Co. started with two friends and a dream. Today, their farm-grown hemp is the foundation of premium THC edibles crafted with care, delivering quality and consistency in every bite, from seed to success right here in Richmond, VA.In this episode we discuss rising power bills across Richmond and Virginia and why many residents are seeing large increases in their monthly electricity costs. We talk about Dominion Energy pricing, winter energy usage, and how the rapid growth of data centers across Virginia may be affecting regional electricity demand and infrastructure.We also discuss the unconstitutional expansion of Flock mass surveillance cameras and other technologies that are being installed in cities and neighborhoods across the United States, including Richmond. We talk about how these camera systems work, how law enforcement abuses them, and the ongoing debate around privacy, public safety, and transparency.The conversation also includes a discussion about government systems, unlawful taxes, and frustrations people often experience when navigating bureaucratic processes and over-regulation.Topics in this episode include Richmond power bills, Dominion Energy, Virginia data centers, electricity demand, Flock surveillance cameras, license plate readers, privacy and surveillance technology, government bureaucracy, cannabis legalization, THC edibles, and energy infrastructure in Virginia.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.Support the showGet more info about our studio here.This podcast is produced by Vera House — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:instagram.com/verahouse.coyoutube.com/@verahousepodverahouse.coHosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young:instagram.com/mykemetzgerinstagram.com/planetperri