Ctrl-Alt-Speech
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly news podcast co-created by Techdirt’s Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation’s Ben Whitelaw. Each episode looks at the latest news in online speech, covering issues regarding trust & safety, content moderation, regulation, court rulings, new services & technology, and more.
The podcast regularly features expert guests with experience in the trust & safety/online speech worlds, discussing the ins and outs of the news that week and what it may mean for the industry. Each episode takes a deep dive into one or two key stories, and includes a quicker roundup of other important news. It's a must-listen for trust & safety professionals, and anyone interested in issues surrounding online speech.
If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring Ctrl-Alt-Speech and joining us for a sponsored interview, visit ctrlaltspeech.com for more information.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is produced with financial support from the Future of Online Trust & Safety Fund, a fiscally-sponsored multi-donor fund at Global Impact that supports charitable activities to build a more robust, capable, and inclusive Trust and Safety ecosystem and field.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Haidt of Hypocrisy
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
You Asked, We Answered
This is the second of our special episodes for the month of August. Last time, we talked a bit about the past and future of Ctrl-Alt-Speech; this time, Mike and Ben answer some questions from our lis…
What's Next for Ctrl-Alt-Speech
We're taking a little break from our regular weekly news roundups this month, but we've got a couple special episodes lined up in the mean time, starting with a conversation all about the past and fu…
Live at TrustCon 2025
Our second annual live at TrustCon recording of Ctrl-Alt-Speech! Ben was unable to make the trip halfway around the world, but Mike was joined by trust & safety influencer Alice Hunsberger from Musub…
The UK Wants Us To Ask Your Age Before You Listen
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Move Fast and Mistake Things
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Don't Believe What This Podcast Says About Misinformation
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
- The Misleading Panic over Misinformation (Cato Institute)
- Claims that Onlin…
Teen But Not Heard
In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by guest host Bridget Todd, a technology and culture writer, speaker and trainer …
Outsourced But Not Out Of Mind
In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by guest host Mercy Mutemi, lawyer and managing partner of Nzili & Sumbi Advocate…
Outrage For The Machine
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Algorithm Shrugged
In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is joined by guest host Zeve Sanderson, the founding Executive Director of the NYU Center …
Moderation Without Representation
In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is joined by guest host Hank Green, popular YouTube creator and educator. After spending s…
Hypocritical Infrastructure
In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is joined by guest host Cathy Gellis, an internet and First Amendment lawyer. Together, th…
Look What The Chat Dragged In
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Red Pills & Blue Checks
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Why Can't We De-Friend
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Can't Take(down) A Joke?
In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by guest host Prateek Waghre, former executive director at the Internet Freedom F…
World Wide Wedge Issue
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Chief Equivocation Officer
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
Once You Slop, You Can't Stop
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover: