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Off The Hook

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Internet Archive
New York City
Donald Trump
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Off The Hook a podcast from 2600: The Hacker Quarterly. It discusses the hacker's view of the emerging technology, and the threats posed by an increasingly Orwellian society. Hear updates on security flaws from the hacker perspective, as well as the latest news from within the hacker community. Follow us on Twitter @HackerRadioShow and Mastodon @OffTheHook@masto.hackers.town

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Jason Scott
Guest; involved with Internet Archive and textfiles.com
Internet Archive
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 EST
Rob T. Firefly
Guest on the episode
Open source hacker community member (as referenced)
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 EST
Emma Best
Investigative journalist and transparency advocate
Distributed Denial of Secrets
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:00:00 EST
Cody Cosiamba
Founder of the No Longer Evil Thermostat Project
No Longer Evil
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 EST
Paris Richter
Director of the Human Rights First Innovation Lab
Human Rights First
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:00 EST
Joshua Aaron
Developer of the app Ice Block, focusing on health care management technology and combating misinformation.
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:00:00 EST
Virgil Griffith
A member of the hacker community and blockchain advocate released from prison after serving time for charges related to giving a talk in North Korea.
Ethereum Foundation
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 EST
Sasha Goldstein
Son of Emmanuel Goldstein, discussing phone pouch technology in schools
Episode: Off The Hook - Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:00:00 EST

Hosts

Emmanuel Goldstein
Host of the show; long-time figure in hacker culture with a focus on security, governance, and digital rights
Kyle
Co-host and regular contributor; known for tech policy and hacker culture discussions
Jason Scott
Guest; Internet Archive contributor and archivist; provides historical and archiving context

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I started listening a year ago, listen to every episode now. Only feedback is sometimes Alex or another person makes a good point and Emmanuel will come down on them. For example, episodes ago about NYC snow days and Alex saying not all families have devices for kids at home to use for learning, very valid point, but Emmanuel made it into an issue of Alex not liking Mamdani

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darbycrash1
    United States2 months ago
  • Very real, and as a result, very rough. Some real gems in there sometimes though.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    TheNunnceler
    9 months ago
  • Long time off the hook listener.

    Never miss an episode. Long, long, long time listener. Important show. Now more than ever. Thanks to, & support WBAI too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lgavs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dude….

    What’s with all the politics on this one? I can’t handle it anymore. I didn’t start listening to this show for political commentary and it’s gotten to be like 50% of the episodes. So here is a 1 star review. Do better. Start a different show for your politics.

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    1
    Kyles ipad12345678901
    United Statesa year ago
  • Buy American

    Trump and .Elon train. Too political we want a tech show! Also…. Apologize for this below.

    They are mad a judge ruled the cdc was not able to dictate masks. Boo hoo. Read the science on masks and also wear one 24/7 if you like but don’t force me when masks don’t help. Look at the data for Sweden and Florida compared to CA and NY.

    Now lately, it’s boo-hoo Elon musk and Twitter are bad. How about you guys start talking about technology again instead of politics

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    Shannon30338
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests with strong expertise in cyberhistory and open data are especially appreciated by the audience.
Listeners value deep technical context and thoughtful critique of privacy and surveillance.
Producers benefit from guests who can connect policy debates to concrete security implications.
The show is seen as an important repository of hacker culture and independent media.

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Off The Hook - Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 EST
Q: How should institutions respond to data breaches when dealing with large vendors like Instructure?
They suggest immediate incident response, transparency with affected users, and re-evaluating procurement choices toward open-source or locally controlled solutions.
Off The Hook - Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 EST
Q: What do you do at that point when you realize you are surveilled by wearable tech?
They discuss awareness, practical steps for personal safety, and the need for better detection and notification mechanisms to protect bystanders.
Off The Hook - Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 EST
Q: Can I ask a question? Why?
The hosts respond by discussing the broader implications of centralized systems in education and security, questioning why schools outsource critical functions and how that affects local control and safety.
Off The Hook - Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 EST
Q: Who would like to begin?
Alex volunteers to start, arguing from both child safety and freedom perspectives before the group explores the tradeoffs of age verification and design. The discussion then broadens to how these tools interact with platforms, OSes, and user behavior.
Off The Hook - Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 EST
Q: How do people who either are lawyers or are assumed to be lawyers get started with this? Is there a site they can go to or a place they can show up?
Check out Immigrant Arc. It's a not-for-profit where lots of lawyers are volunteering. You just need to be admitted to the Southern District of New York or the Eastern District of New York.

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The show centers on hacker-informed perspectives on technology, privacy, and civil liberties, mixing technical news with broader policy debates. Episodes frequently cover security flaws, surveillance, data governance, and the social implications of emerging tech—from AI and education to cloud services and open-source culture—often with a critical, skeptical lens toward centralized power and corporate practices. A distinctive force is the dynamic, opinionated host panel and recurring guests who bring deep technical know-how, historical context, and advocacy for independent media and digital rights, making it a fit for listeners who value technical insight alongside provocative policy discussion.

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2. Rob T. Firefly
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4. Cody Cosiamba
5. Paris Richter
6. Joshua Aaron
7. Virgil Griffith
8. Sasha Goldstein

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