
Taylor Lorenz explores how technology and the internet are upending our lives and the world around us. Each week, she explores everything from online fame to emerging platforms, viral phenomena, the creator economy, and much more. Tune in every Wednesday for regular episodes and every Friday for "Free Speech Friday," her series on tech policy and the fight for civil liberties online.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

ICE shot a TikTok journalist covering raids in Los Angeles then locked him in desert detention for 300 days (he is still there) with a festering gunshot wound, worms in his drinking water and cockroaches in his cell.
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Small towns across America are revolting against massive AI data centers.
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A New Law That Could Destroy Open Source Forever
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The movement to pause AI is gaining momentum, but can anyone actually stop the race toward more powerful artificial intelligence?
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I love Taylor’s work and respect her but the editing on the Brian Merchant episode was so poor that it was almost un-listenable. Sections played over again, out of order, partial ads cut in randomly. Very very distracting and hard to follow the conversation, which seemed like it was probably very good.
Taylor manages to break down complex topics into easily understandable snippets. I’d never know as much as I do about Silicon Valley and the Tech elite if it wasn’t for her. Thank you so much!
You’re so smart Taylor and your analysis is really sharp but I find it really hard to listen to you when you don’t agree with people’s opinions on technology (ie. rejecting smart phones, or AI - there’s a condescension to the way you present dissenters as backwards fools that I just
Can’t deal anymore). I would appreciate hearing more thoughtful takes on things that you disagree with but when you dismiss these things offhand, it devalues the rest of your analyses. Shame…I really enjoyed listenin... more
Claude was not used in bombing the Iranian school. That was Maven, a machine learning driven targeting tool that is semi-autonomous and still involves humans to update it with accurate data. The database was outdated and that negligence resulted in a war crime. Not all AI is generative AI. Please educate yourself before making these false statements. The Guardian did a great article on the Iranian school bombing.
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This program often analyzes how technology, policy, and culture intersect in everyday life, from influencer dynamics and online attention economies to AI governance, privacy, and civil liberties. Episodes frequently feature top journalists, academics, and policy experts who unpack complex topics like regulation, digital culture, and the social implications of tech trends. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to host independent voices and critics, providing historical context, nuanced debate, and practical takeaways for listeners navigating a rapidly changing internet-enabled world. A distinctive trait is the mix of rigorous analysis with timely, sometimes provocative, takes on current tech developments and their broader societal impact, ma... more
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