Digby?
https://theintercept.com/2017/09/13/digby-uk-nsa-gchq-surveillance/
Actually amped up here.
Had to turn up the vol on the TV.
Weird thing is it is both ears equally.
Usually it is one of one more than another.
FWIW, I also am experience some serious pollen allergies so my sinuses could be wreaking havoc on my ears.