When Big Tech calls 911
In this episode, two stories on one theme: how tech companies interact with communities they're located in, and their impact on emergency services. Featuring Anjeanette Damon Sarah Emerson Links to ...
22 Dec 201930min
Maybe don't put a Ring on it?
Amazon’s Ring has some safety issues. How secure are these home security systems? Featured Guests @Jessica_Holley @ranimolla LINKS: Family says hackers accessed a Ring camera in their 8-year-old dau...
19 Dec 201926min
Genealogists love DNA and so do the police
The genetic genealogy website used to find the Golden State Killer has been sold to a DNA forensics company. Featuring: @MeganMolteni Peter Aldhous Links: 10 Years Ago, DNA Tests Were The Future Of ...
17 Dec 201929min
How can I watch you today?
When we shop online, we tend to think of it as a solitary experience free of sales associates and watchful eyes. But it turns out, some companies can see every move you make in their online stores, in...
15 Dec 201922min
How safe is Uber?
Uber released its first-ever safety report. How should we think about its numbers and what do they tell us about safety and sexual misconduct in the gig economy? GUESTS: @kateconger @AJRavenelleNYC ...
12 Dec 201929min
Did An Anti-Sex Trafficking Internet Law Put Even More People At Risk?
A law called FOSTA-SESTA, and its unintended consequences. Featuring Aja Romano Rep. Ro Khanna Links to resources discussed: RO KHANNA HOPES THIS BILL WILL PAVE THE WAY TO REPEALING FOSTA The LGBTQ...
10 Dec 201923min
Don't curl your lashes and talk about Uighurs on TikTok
TikTok, the video sharing app that has taken the tweens and 2019 by storm, is now facing stiff competition, concerns over censorship, and a federal investigation. From our friends at Today, Explained....
8 Dec 201919min
You Are Being Microtargeted
Why you should know about microtargeting, and how it works in political advertising. Featuring: @EmilyStewartM @davidkgoldstein Links to resources discussed: Why everybody is freaking out about poli...
5 Dec 201925min
