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Were we sleeping when everything changed? Seems like the technologically driven future is already here. On kill switch, we explain the right NOW of our super charged technological lives. New host Dexter Thomas answers questions big and small – like who’s behind Shrimp Jesus, and could you get arrested by a computer?

kill switch also brings the DIY back to tech – “How to Now” on everything from ho... more

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The wellness and health tech space is more crowded and confusing than ever – influencers are selling dubious health and beauty products and tech companies are developing wearables that track everything, from your sleep to your blood. Victoria Song, s... more

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Rin Alajaji
Associate Director of State Affairs at the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: discord’s new age verification is about to spy on every message
Michael Easter
Journalist and wellness writer; author and media contributor
Journalist (Two Percent guest)
Episode: new from kaleidoscope: two percent with michael easter
Victoria Song
Senior reviewer at The Verge; reporter covering wellness and tech topics
The Verge
Episode: this is the wellness wild west
Evan Ratliff
Journalist and host of Shell Game, exploring AI agents and startups
Shell Game / Kaleidoscope
Episode: why are AI agents everywhere? and how useful are they, actually?
Kyle Law
CEO of Harumo AI, co-founder manning AI agents
Hurumo AI
Episode: why are AI agents everywhere? and how useful are they, actually?
Megan Flores
Head of Sales and Marketing
Hurumo AI
Episode: why are AI agents everywhere? and how useful are they, actually?
Ash Roy
CTO
Hurumo AI
Episode: why are AI agents everywhere? and how useful are they, actually?
Jennifer Naro
Head of HR & Chief Happiness Officer
Hurumo AI
Episode: why are AI agents everywhere? and how useful are they, actually?
Tyler Talmage
Junior Sales Associate
Hurumo AI
Episode: why are AI agents everywhere? and how useful are they, actually?

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Dexter Thomas
Host of Kill Switch, featured across episodes with a focus on technology, policy, and societal impact.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 915 ratings
  • Great in depth show

    Love this podcast. Keeps me up on not just tech, but its history AND ramifications going forward. Well written and Dexter is a great host. Is it really ending?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mav1941
    United States9 days ago
  • Great show

    I’m relatively new to the show, but its depth is impressive. The episode I listened to most recently was about the 1997 movie Gattica and the real-world efforts by tech oligarchs to bring that world to life. Whew, scary stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Random_Canuck
    Canada3 months ago
  • I’m hooked

    kill switch has become one of my favorite podcasts over the past year! Dexter is an excellent host and the guests are always interesting. The topics feel timely and fresh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kashew8
    United States3 months ago
  • killer podcast

    i love this podcast. seriously insightful and well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    password1223
    Canada4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Well produced and researched. Interesting guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soulsonic1234
    United States6 months ago

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Guests are consistently insightful and well-informed.
Depth and practicality in tech topics make complex ideas easier to grasp.
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#211
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#227
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Q: What would you say they were good at?
The agents excel at data-intensive tasks that require gathering and organizing large sets of information, like compiling 100-plus VC contacts, emails, and related data quickly, even though their output should be carefully validated.
this is the wellness wild west
Q: What are the risks of data sharing in wellness tech?
Privacy and data security concerns rise as companies pool data with healthcare providers or surveillance state contractors, potentially affecting insurance and privacy.
this is the wellness wild west
Q: Why are influencers pushing DIY health interventions?
Because affiliate codes and marketing profits incentivize quick, aspirational results, often without rigorous medical oversight, leading to risky behaviors.
this is the wellness wild west
Q: What is driving the Wellness Wild West now?
A mix of high healthcare costs, aggressive wellness marketing, and a regulatory gray area that allows consumer devices to collect health data without being treated as medical devices.
why the IRS killed a free, easy way to file your taxes
Q: What caused Direct File to die, and could it ever come back?
Political reshaping under DOGE, funding cuts, and adverse reactions from powerful tax software lobbyists led to its shutdown; the guest believes it could return via open-source development and renewed awareness.

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What is kill switch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-focused series that dissects the immediate implications of digital life, from government tech initiatives and AI policy to online security and everyday gadgetry. Episodes routinely feature experts and journalists who unpack how platforms, surveillance, and policy shape real-world outcomes, often with a critical eye on power, privacy, and accountability. Listeners can expect rigor, thoughtful skepticism, and practical takeaways about staying safe online, understanding how large tech systems work, and spotting the social and political forces behind the next wave of innovation. A standout aspect is the willingness to tackle ethically complex topics—from government-led tech programs to the ethics of AI and privacy—without shying away fro... more

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