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- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
What Next TBD: North Korea's Hacking Army
They’ve stolen billions of dollars. Is the U.S. ready to crack down?
Guest: Jason Bartlett, research associate in the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Securit…
00:23:21 |
Sun 22 May 2022
ICYMI: The Trial That Ruined TikTok
While TikTok’s “For You” page is designed to get inside users’ heads—and only show them videos about their niche interests—certain trends and sounds on the app can become too big to avoid. On this we…
00:30:23 |
Sat 21 May 2022
What Next TBD: How Buffalo Could Transform Social Media
The shooting in Buffalo raises questions about the effectiveness of content moderation. Is the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism the answer to how social media can moderate extremist content…
00:21:19 |
Fri 20 May 2022
ICYMI: Tumblr’s “This Is White Privilege” Stays Ahead of Its Time
In this episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher speak with Dion Beary, a writer and online community builder who founded the Tumblr blog This Is White Privilege. They talk with Beary abo…
00:24:53 |
Wed 18 May 2022
What Next TBD: Inside Trump’s Twitter Clone
Trump's Truth Social network was supposed to be the right's answer to Twitter. What happens to the company if Elon takes over?
Guest: Drew Harwell, reporter for the Washington Post
Host: Lizzie O'L…
00:20:39 |
Sun 15 May 2022
ICYMI: The TikTokkers Taking Down the Troubled Teen Industry
The “troubled teen” industry, which refers to a network of private wilderness youth programs, therapeutic boarding schools, and residential treatment centers has recently come under scrutiny thanks t…
00:29:41 |
Sat 14 May 2022
What Next TBD: Can A.I. Know What You're Feeling?
Companies are developing and selling A.I. products intended to tell your boss or your teacher how you're feeling.
Guest: Kate Kaye, reporter for Protocol
Host: Lizzie O'Leary
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00:19:06 |
Fri 13 May 2022
A Word: Is Big Tech Pro-Choice?
In light of the threat to Roe v. Wade, abortion rights advocates are asking many companies –including in the tech industry– to take a stand. But many industry leaders are silent, and could be poised …
00:25:00 |
Fri 13 May 2022
ICYMI: The “Am I the A**Hole” Economy Is Thriving
“Am I the asshole?” The provocative question lies at the heart of a wildly popular subreddit whose reach has spread far beyond the platform. On today’s show, Rachelle and Madison dig into the history…
00:28:54 |
Wed 11 May 2022
What Next TBD: Is Free Speech Online Just a Myth?
A conversation with one of the smartest First Amendment lawyers in the country.
Guest: Jameel Jaffer
Host: Lizzie O'Leary
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00:25:32 |
Sun 08 May 2022
ICYMI: Your Period Tracker Is Not Your Friend
After the Supreme Court opinion dismantling Roe v. Wade was leaked earlier this week, social media has been flooded with people telling you to delete your period tracker apps. On today’s show, Rachel…
00:32:22 |
Sat 07 May 2022
What Next TBD: Can the Internet Rescue Abortion Access?
The pandemic changed the way abortion care could be provided online. So what happens now?
Guest: Dr. Mai Fleming, family medicine physician and Fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health.
Host:…
00:19:06 |
Fri 06 May 2022
What Next TBD: The Fantasy of Internet for All
Today on the show: Can Starlink ever fulfill its promise of connecting the world, especially places left behind by traditional internet? Or will it be just another toy for the rich?
Guest: Meaghan …
00:18:06 |
Sun 01 May 2022
What Next TBD: What Elon Wants With Twitter
Twitter is the platform of choice for politicians, journalists, academics, and many other agenda-setters. Twitter influences conversations that take place in newsrooms and statehouses. What happens i…
00:21:33 |
Fri 29 Apr 2022
What Next TBD: A New High-Tech Weapon in Ukraine
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is uncovering new wartime applications for facial recognition technology.
Guest: Aric Toler, director of research and training at Bellingcat
Host: Lizzie O'Le…
00:21:20 |
Sun 24 Apr 2022
What Next TBD: The COVID Data Disaster
Are we facing down yet another COVID wave right now? Does it matter?
Guest: Katherine Wu, staff writer for The Atlantic
Host: Lizzie O'Leary
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00:24:30 |
Fri 22 Apr 2022
What Next TBD: How TurboTax Tricks Taxpayers
How did Intuit build its TurboTax empire?
Guest: Justin Elliott, reporter for ProPublica
Host: Lizzie O'Leary
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00:21:36 |
Sun 17 Apr 2022
What Next TBD: Elonnnnnnnnnnnnn!
Is Musk's bid to take Twitter private a genuine attempt to mold the social network in his image? Or is he just going to have some fun, make some money, and walk away?
Guest: Felix Salmon, host of Sl…
00:19:49 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
What Next TBD: Uber Makes Nice With Cabs
The rideshare company's founder once called taxis “evil.” Now, Uber might need them to survive.
Guest: Preetika Rana
Host: Lizzie O'Leary
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00:21:43 |
Sun 10 Apr 2022
What Next TBD: Elon Trolls the SEC
With 9.1% ownership of Twitter—and a board seat—Elon Musk is the new master of Twitter's future. Why did the wealthiest man in the world just take over the world's most influential platform?
Guest: …
00:22:29 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
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