#70 Stolen Valor

Even though technology evolves at a rapid clip, US government agencies seem trapped about a decade in the past. PJ talks to technologist Clay Johnson about why the government is so unable to adapt, and what it would look like if it could keep pace with the rest of the world. If you want to become a gimlet member, you can go here: http://gimletmedia.com/join. A year membership will get you a t-shirt, early access to pilots, and much more. Also, this Monday, August 10th, we'll be doing a live chat for members only. If you're already a Gimlet member, you'll find information about it on the gimlet page in the next couple of days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Elo 201525min

Keith Calder is known in some circles for his work as an independent film producer. In other, much bigger circles, Keith’s known for having the same last name as Eleanor Calder. She’s a model who dates One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. Hundreds of thousands of 1D fans maintain that Eleanor is a fake girlfriend, and that Louis is actually secretly dating his bandmate Harry. In today’s episode, we talk to Keith about what life’s like when you’re on the wrong end of a widely-held conspiracy theory, and we talk to some of the fans who believe it. Also - we give an update about the amazing hold music in last week's show (episode #33 @ISIS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Heinä 201527min

Rukmini Callimachi covers Islamic terrorism for the NY Times, and she seems to have access that other reporters just don't have. Part of the way she gets that access is by communicating with Islamic extremists online. She talks to PJ about how she communicates with her sources. Also - we debut a new segment that we're calling "Super Tech Support." You can find Rukmini Callimachi on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/rcallimachi You can also listen to an interview with her on the Longform podcast here: http://longform.org/posts/longform-podcast-129-rukmini-callimachi-part-1 Don't forget! Next week you can see us live on stage performing a new story! Go to http://castparty.org for tickets and theater locations. Also, if you want to become a member of Gimlet and get a Reply All T-shirt, you can do so by going here: https://gimletmedia.com/join-gimlet/ Sponsors: Justworks (https://www.justworks.com/) Touch of Modern (https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales) Stamps.com (http://stamps.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Heinä 201533min

On July 5th, a hacker leaked hundreds of gigabytes of information stolen from a company that sells surveillance software to some of the most oppressive regimes in the world. We look into what journalists have found so far. Also, a new Yes Yes No! Don't forget to go to your local movie theater and check out Cast Party! You can see Reply All, Invisibilia, Radiolab, and more, LIVE ON STAGE! www.castparty.org Sponsors: Hover www.hover.com (offer code "discrection") Stamps.com www.stamps.com (offer code "reply") Mailchimp www.mailchimp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Heinä 201527min

We meant to take a week off, but we just couldn't help ourselves. Our entire episode this week is a Yes Yes No about the recent (and massive) dustup on Reddit. Note: This episode has been updated to include a correction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Heinä 201516min

When successful internet entrepreneur Robert Hoquim died, the people who knew him found out they actually didn't know him at all. For more about John Aleshe, go here: http://www.bbsdocumentary.com/library/CONTROVERSY/PERSONALITIES/ALESHE/ For tickets to Cast Party, go to www.castparty.org Check out Death, Sex & Money at www.deathsexmoney.org Sponsors: The Outlook app for iOS and Android Mailchimp (www.mailchimp.com/replyall) Harry's Razors (www.harrys.com/reply) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Kesä 201533min

Thomas Oscar is an Australian teenager who tried to make the most boring Facebook group possible - a group where members pretend to be corporate drones in a non-existent office. This week's episode was reported by Karen Duffin (www.karenbduffin.com).  Sponsors: Xero (www.xero.com/podcasts) Stamps.com (www.stamps.com, offer code 'reply') Squarespace (www.squarespace.com, offer code 'reply') Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Kesä 201526min

An email to the wrong address sends us hurtling into the world of professional cookie advisors.  Leopold's website:  http://www.weihsien-paintings.org Cast Party Tickets:  http://castparty.org Sponsors:  Mailchimp http://www.mailchimp.com Stamps.com http://www.stamps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Kesä 201535min