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A podcast about and for the internet, hosted by Mike Rugnetta

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Originally published on July 2nd, 2025, enjoy this episode in which Mike examines the way that gambling has become so ubiquitous online. 

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Mike talks with Caio Almendra — writer, podcast host and organizer with Brazil’s Socialism and Liberty Party — about how the internet helped Lula de Silva win the Brazilian Presidential Election. Also, news! 

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For a special Halloween-themed feed drop, we've got something particularly spooky for you. Georgia was recently on Proxy with Yowei Shaw — another amazing Radiotopia show — to discuss an especially...creepy conundrum that plagues her digital life. 

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Stephen Carlsen died in 2025. His family knew vaguely that he had worked on creating the file format TIFF, but it was his nephew, Nathan Carlsen, who kicked off a quest for the full story. This week, senior producer Hans Buetow talks with Nathan abou... more

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Recent Guests

Caio Almendra
Writer, podcast host and organizer with Brazil's Socialism and Liberty Party
Socialism and Liberty Party
Episode: News Post: How The Brazilian Left Won An Election with the Internet
Georgia Hampton
Culture journalist and producer for Never Post
Never Post
Episode: Georgia Is Terrified of the Titanic - Proxy With Yowei Shaw [CROSSPOST]
Martin Antony
Psychology professor who studies anxiety-related problems and their treatment
Toronto Metropolitan University
Episode: Georgia Is Terrified of the Titanic - Proxy With Yowei Shaw [CROSSPOST]
Nathan Carlsen
Podcaster documenting the history of his uncle's work on TIFF
Inquisitive Pontification
Episode: Mr. TIFF - An Oral History of a Format
Donovan Cameron
First Nations GIS specialist working on oral history, mapping and cultural heritage
Episode: Mr. TIFF - An Oral History of a Format
Kurt White
Clinical psychotherapist at Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro Retreat
Episode: Can The Internet Ruin Your Sense of Self? [Archive Pull]
Ludwig Hurtado
Writer, filmmaker, editor at The Nation, host of MOLD Magazine's Food Futures podcast
The Nation; MOLD Magazine
Episode: Luxury Groceries Have Replaced Luxury Fashion
Maia Woluchem
Director of the Trustworthy Infrastructures Program at Data and Society; adjunct faculty at NYU Tandon
Data and Society; NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Episode: How Do You Stop A Datacenter In Your Town?
Cella M. Sum
Postdoctoral research fellow at University of Virginia; former tech worker organizer
University of Virginia; Collective Action in Tech
Episode: How Do You Stop A Datacenter In Your Town?

Host

Mike Rugnetta
Internet-focused podcast host and presenter

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Essential listening for online folks

    I cited this podcast in my master’s dissertation, is that serious. And funny and entertaining and thought provoking. Love it so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kcynthiag
    United States5 months ago
  • Delightful

    What I appreciate most about this show is that a) it’s well made, and b) the people who make it seem to genuinely enjoy making it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mijustin
    Canada10 months ago
  • Another Intellectually Dishonest Political Show

    The show says it’s about the internet with unbiased takes, but it’s just another left wing political show. I really wanted to like it, but their coverage of Minnesota fraud was a joke.

    I genuinely appreciated the way they humanize the Somali community and show the harm in the stereotypes that have come as a result, but the fact they gloss over the reasons Nick Shirley and federal politicians think fraud is occurring is ludicrous.

    I appreciate that they included the Feeding our Future fraud ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ObscureOwl
    United States10 months ago
  • Weekly favourite

    This podcast always makes me think about the digital world in new ways, something I didn't know was possible at this point. 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LifeBetterGreen
    Canadaa year ago
  • One of the Best

    What is there to say? Nearly every episode will make you ask thoughtful questions about the world we live in. One of only a handful of podcasts I never miss an episode, one of the two I’ll drop everything for and listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guythatneedsaname
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners feel the political coverage leans left or expected a broader focus on internet culture rather than politics.
The tone is often described as smart, funny and sincere, with hosts and guests who seem engaged with their subjects.
Reviews frequently commend the storytelling, editing and production, as well as the range of voices and topics.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, accessible analysis and say it helps them see internet culture and everyday technology in new ways.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#230
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#238
Australia/Technology
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#76
Argentina/Technology
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#117
Ireland/Technology
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#150
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#242
South Korea/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Georgia Is Terrified of the Titanic - Proxy With Yowei Shaw [CROSSPOST]
Q: How can exposure therapy apply when the feared thing is at the bottom of the ocean?
Martin says Georgia can use images and thoughts rather than visiting the wreck, gradually increasing the challenge and remaining with the exposure long enough for the fear to ease. Practice should be frequent, and a therapist can help if she struggles to progress.
Georgia Is Terrified of the Titanic - Proxy With Yowei Shaw [CROSSPOST]
Q: What exactly is happening, and can Georgia make her fear of the Titanic wreck stop?
Martin explains that fear can be associated with a situation and that its origins may be difficult to identify. He recommends exposure therapy, with repeated, sustained practice facing feared images rather than briefly viewing them and escaping.
News Post: How The Brazilian Left Won An Election with the Internet
Q: What sorts of tactics do you develop to combat the attitude that there is no way your side is going to win?
Almendra says small, concrete tasks and collective organizing can transform fear and hope into action. He points to rallies, daily campaign missions, and personal outreach as ways to build a shared sense that victory is possible.
News Post: How The Brazilian Left Won An Election with the Internet
Q: Could you give us a very broad overview of Lula da Silva's platform versus Flávio Bolsonaro's platform?
Almendra describes Lula as a former union leader whose earlier governments focused on reducing extreme poverty through direct transfers, while Bolsonaro's politics were authoritarian and cut support for areas including LGBT rights, culture and education. He says Lula's campaign lacked a clear agenda initially but shifted toward listening to voters.
Can The Internet Ruin Your Sense of Self? [Archive Pull]
Q: And I'm curious about your perspective about this kind of thing, that figuring out this part of yourself using the internet, because I imagine, as I said, I imagine it's extremely complicated.
White places online self-diagnosis in the history of psychiatry and argues that people can explore diagnostic ideas without treating them as fixed truths. For some, online content may help identify real difficulties and seek support, while labels can also be tried on and reconsidered.

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Reported features and conversations examine how internet technologies shape culture, work, politics, identity and everyday life. Mike Rugnetta leads a mix of interviews, research-based explainers, news discussions, staff panels and listener mailbag episodes. Topics range from social media algorithms and AI infrastructure to digital preservation, online music, privacy and the economics of status. Episodes often connect technical systems to their wider effects, bringing in researchers, journalists, organizers, practitioners and people with firsthand experience. The approach pairs historical context and expert analysis with accessible explanations, personal stories and humor. Rather than focusing only on viral trends, the coverage looks at the... more

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