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Close All Tabs

KQED
Disinformation
Misinformation
Family Vlogging
Elon Musk
Tiktok
JD Vance
X (formerly Twitter)
Child Influencers
Waymo
AI Therapy
Political Memes
Kami Barrett
Privacy Rights
Self-Driving Cars
Silicon Valley
Wayback Machine
Internet Archive
Donald Trump
Hillbilly Elegy
KQED

Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all. How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung pulls from experts, ... more

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Editor’s note: We updated one line to add context about a character in one of the Purple Moon games, which may affect how the character is understood.

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The Ukraine-Russia war has been called the most technologically advanced war in history. Ukrainian citizens receive notifications about incoming missile and drone attacks through apps on their phones; remote-controlled drones swarm the front lines; a... more

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Melkorka Licea
Investigative journalist
Wired
Episode: One Year Later, The Internet’s Still Talking About Luigi Mangione
Daniel Medwed
Professor of Law at Northeastern University
Episode: One Year Later, The Internet’s Still Talking About Luigi Mangione
Brenda Laurel
Founder of Purple Moon and pioneer in the tech world
Purple Moon
Episode: What Happened to Purple Moon Games for Girls?
Erica Hellerstein
Bay Area investigative journalist reporting on human rights, politics, and tech.
Episode: Meet Ukraine’s ‘Geeks of War’
Alice Bucknell
Artist, writer, and educator specializing in video games
Episode: Alice Bucknell on How Virtual Spaces Help Us Cope With Reality
Sarah Marshall
Host of the podcast You're Wrong About and creator of The Devil You Know, a mini-series about the Satanic Panic
CBC Podcast
Episode: Satanic Panic in the Age of the Internet
Tanya Chen
Internet and Tech reporter
Episode: The All-Seeing Eyes of Modern Dating
Magdalene Taylor
Sex and culture writer, senior editor at Playboy
Playboy
Episode: The All-Seeing Eyes of Modern Dating
Aidan Walker
Internet culture researcher and meme historian
Episode: Groypers, Doxxing and Charlie Kirk’s Death as a S***post

Host

Morgan Sung
A tech journalist and the host, providing insights into how digital culture shapes our world. She has a background writing for various notable media outlets and brings both expertise and humor into discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • You should start listening NOW!

    I just started listening to this podcast and I’m obsessed. I learn so much from each episode. They are very well put together and offer lots of POVs and angles to each topic. I highly recommend if you’re looking to expand they way you see the world and all the intersting intersections

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cpt816
    United States11 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Well written and presented, always interesting stories with every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anotherdayofsam
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Gem of a find

    Just had this recommended by NPR “Up First” pod (“looking for your next great listen” ep).

    You KNOW you found a good one when it’s hard to decide what ep to listen to first! I chose the Spotify ep cuz I have recently been discussing it with family and friends. Love being able to share pod eps with loved ones and have a lil book club type chat after. Great material here. Keep those tabs to a minimum, y’all ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kesha503
    United States22 days ago
  • Geeks of War

    Excellent reporting by Ms Hellerstein. Fascinating to learn the connections to SF Bay Area. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nurse6789
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great New NPR Pod

    Pleasantly surprised how forward thinking this podcast is. It’s a nice blend of online culture with the traditional and professional NPR voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Robert
    United States3 months ago

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Many find the content to be thought-provoking and timely, especially regarding issues of privacy and tech impact.
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#167
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Apple Podcasts
#178
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Apple Podcasts
#208
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Apple Podcasts
#220
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#229
Philippines/Technology

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What Happened to Purple Moon Games for Girls?
Q: What happened to Purple Moon?
Purple Moon closed after losing its biggest funder, Paul Allen, who shifted his focus away from the company, leading to its eventual sale to Mattel.
Where Do Games Go When They Die?
Q: What goes into the decision to take a game offline?
It's usually related to money and player base size; if a game isn't generating enough profit or has a small player base, it may be taken offline.
Satanic Panic in the Age of the Internet
Q: What advice do you have for people to avoid falling into the same moral panic cycle?
Stay curious and question unreasonable claims.
Satanic Panic in the Age of the Internet
Q: Do you think Labubu's are demonic?
It depends on how you use the word demonic.
AI Prophets and Spiritual Delusions
Q: What are AI delusions?
AI delusions refer to the belief that AI chatbots can provide profound insights or revelations, potentially leading to delusions of grandeur or paranoia in users. Experts use this term to describe a phenomenon where users lose touch with reality after engaging extensively with AI chatbots.

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Offering a unique blend of humor and insight, this podcast explores how digital culture intersects with everyday life. It tackles a broad range of topics, from the implications of emerging technologies like AI to the evolution of internet trends and the politics surrounding memes. With insights drawn from interviews with experts and anecdotes from the audience, it aims to contextualize the complex digital landscape and its effects on society. Listeners can expect engaging discussions on how technology influences our lives, privacy issues, and the cultural phenomena that arise from online interactions.

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2. Daniel Medwed
3. Brenda Laurel
4. Erica Hellerstein
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6. Sarah Marshall
7. Tanya Chen
8. Magdalene Taylor

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