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The internet is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re concerned about how surveillance, online advertising, and automated content moderation are hurting us online and offline, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s How to Fix the Internet podcast offers a better way forward. EFF has been defending your rights online for over thirty years and is behind many of the biggest digital rights protect... more

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Recent Guests

Cory Doctorow
Bestselling novelist, journalist, and EFF special advisor
Cory Doctorow (author)
Episode: Bonus Episode: Privacy’s Defender
Lena Cohen
Staff technologist at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Introducing EFFector: How Targeted Advertising Gives Your Location to the Government
Brewster Kahle
Founder of the Internet Archive and digital librarian
Internet Archive
Episode: Building and Preserving the Library of Everything
Rafael Yuste
Prominent neuroscientist, working on Neurotechnology and known for leading the Brain Initiative
Columbia University
Episode: Protecting Privacy in Your Brain
Jared Genser
Human rights lawyer, Senior Tech Fellow at Harvard's Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights
Harvard University
Episode: Protecting Privacy in Your Brain
Arvind Narayanan
Professor of computer science at Princeton and director of the Center for Information Technology Policy
Princeton University
Episode: Separating AI Hope from AI Hype
Kara Swisher
One of the world's foremost tech journalists and critics
Episode: Smashing the Tech Oligarchy
Helen Andromedon
Digital security trainer in East Africa, UX researcher, and educator.
Episode: Finding the Joy in Digital Security
Deirdre Connolly
Research engineer and applied cryptographer at Sandbox AQ with expertise in post-quantum encryption
Sandbox AQ
Episode: Cryptography Makes a Post-Quantum Leap

Hosts

Jason Kelley
Activism Director at Electronic Frontier Foundation; Co-host of the show; leads digital strategy and policy discussions.
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation; co-host; leads discussions on policy and rights online.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Not good

    I was hoping this would be a fair and balanced podcast, presenting both sides of issues relating to the internet. But they have a HEAVY political slant, and it’s not what I wanted.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kevin B.W.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Why are these people not running the country?

    Seriously, if we just had hundreds of leaders like the guests here, honest journalists, any TED Talk presenter, doctors, engineers, etc in Congress we would really solve a lot of problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndréaWylde
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshingly Nuanced Discourse on Neglected Topics

    I just happened on this podcast and wanted to say thank you all for posting quality content about subjects of consequence and depth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the crystal clear
    United States3 years ago
  • Let’s Fix It! 🛠

    This podcast is so insightful and I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to so far! Cindy and Jason are very skilled interviewers - I love how they lead meaningful conversations with leaders who bring so much experience and actionable insight to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent tech podcast of problems, stories and possible solutions for problems we have with Internet.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jani Janegirl S.
    4 years ago

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Thoughtful, nuanced discussions on digital rights and policy.
Guests and hosts are praised for expertise and clarity in complex topics.
High-quality guests and practical insights for practitioners.
Overall, listeners view it as essential for understanding internet governance and privacy.
Some listeners feel coverage can lean opinionated; others praise depth and impact.

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#183
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#226
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Introducing EFFector: How Targeted Advertising Gives Your Location to the Government
Q: Could you explain more, like, what is real-time bidding data?
Real-time bidding is a rapid auction process where information about you and the content you're viewing is sent to many potential advertisers to decide which ad to show, effectively creating a stream of personal data accessed by many parties.
Separating AI Hope from AI Hype
Q: What are the dangers of predictive algorithms?
They can reinforce biases and may not accurately reflect the true nature of crime or suitability, especially in hiring contexts.
Separating AI Hope from AI Hype
Q: How can AI enhance educational outcomes?
AI can be personalized and adapted to students' needs, creating tailored learning experiences that enhance engagement and understanding.
Separating AI Hope from AI Hype
Q: What does it mean to be a techno-optimist?
It involves believing that we need to anticipate risks and consider potential negative consequences of technology to successfully harness its positive aspects.
Smashing the Tech Oligarchy
Q: Where do you see hope? Where are you looking for good stuff?
Kara sees potential in AI technology that could be beneficial for humanity if used correctly, emphasizing the ongoing battle between profit motives and societal benefits.

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A rigorous tech-policy show hosted by a digital rights nonprofit that brings together lawyers, researchers, journalists, and security experts to discuss how to defend online freedoms. Topics frequently center on privacy, surveillance, data protection, digital security, and open-source infrastructure, with occasional deep dives into AI, cryptography, and internet governance. The format emphasizes practical implications and policy solutions, often featuring guests who are leaders in law, technology, and human rights, and grounded in real-world advocacy. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights for practitioners, sponsors, and listeners who want to push for better digital rights and safer, more ope... more

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