Her every move was recorded. When she sat down, ordered a drink, visited the bathroom, and even rode an elevator – Nina Richards' movements at Madison Square Garden were meticulously tracked over two years.

In 2018, face-recognition technology began to be used in increasingly intrusive ways, with the owner keeping close tabs on fans who criticized his management. His security team blocked a graphic designer from attending a concert after he printed T-shirts mocking Dolan's leadership.

Beyond the Garden's walls, the reach of Dolan’s surveillance extends to Radio City Music Hall and The Sphere in Las Vegas. Employees have reported being surveilled even outside venues, with paranoia permeating staff interactions.

With corporate spooks at the helm, Dolan has become a pioneer in creating an extensive surveillance network. His empire includes three publicly traded companies and a fourth he chairs, with a combined market cap of over $15 billion since 2022.