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The Techdirt Podcast, hosted by Michael Masnick.

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Three years ago, Mike Brock joined us on the podcast to discuss a decentralized web project, and more recently we've published several cross-posts from his Substack about the horrifying goings-on in American politics and media. Today, Mike joins the ... more

For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about "free speech" has been changing alongside it. This week, we've got a bit of an open-ended discussion with TechFreedom's Corbin Barthold, host of the ... more

It was nearly 400 episodes ago when Catherine Bracy joined the podcast for a two part discussion to talk about Silicon Valley culture and what investors are willing to fund. Now, more than a decade later, Catherine has released a new book, World Eate... more

As you know, we talk a lot about decentralization and protocols over platforms. When it comes to decentralized social media in particular, one person who has been working on it since the earliest days is developer Rabble, who was around at the very b... more

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Recent Guests

Corbin Barthold
Internet Policy Counsel at TechFreedom and host of the Tech Policy Podcast.
TechFreedom
Episode: Social Media Is Always Changing
Catherine Bracy
Founder and head of Tech Equity, former head of the Obama Tech Field Office in San Francisco.
Tech Equity
Episode: Venture Capital Is Eating The World
Marisa Kabas
Independent journalist and founder of the newsletter 'The Handbasket'
Episode: The New Generation Of Independent Journalists
Gabriel Weinberg
Founder and CEO of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Episode: DuckDuckGo Wants You To Have More Control Over AI
Renée DiResta
Researcher and expert on misinformation and online content moderation
Stanford Internet Observatory
Episode: The Fictional Censorship Cinematic Universe
Cathy Gellis
Legal expert with a focus on copyright law and First Amendment issues; contributor to Techdirt.
Copia Institute
Episode: Copyright And The First Amendment Collide At The Supreme Court
Rudy Fraser
Founder of Blacksky
Blacksky
Episode: Blacksky Demonstrates The Promise Of Open Social Media Protocols
Nora Benavidez
Director of Digital Justice and Civil Rights at Free Press
Free Press
Episode: The Media Capitulation Index
Tim Karr
Senior Director of Strategy and Comms at Free Press
Free Press
Episode: The Media Capitulation Index

Host

Mike Masnick
Host of the podcast, with a deep focus on technology policy and its intersection with law and society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Love it!

    It’s obvious Mike puts extraordinary effort in covering salient topics and finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in this space - the insights they bring to bear are still mind-blowing every. single. time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Literally does not understand tech or the law

    Opines CONSTANTLY on the first amendment, understands nothing of how that works. Doesn’t understand how IP law works, nor CDA 230. Worthless site and worthless commenters.

    Generally a politics blog pretending to be tech related.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sir_Prometheus.
    United States3 years ago
  • People that don't know tech, attempt to talk about tech. Painful to listen to.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Brad
    3 years ago
  • Literally does not understand tech or the law

    Opines CONSTANTLY on the first amendment, understands nothing of how that works. Doesn’t understand how IP law works, nor CDA 230.

    Worthless site and worthless commenters.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sir_Prometheus.
    United States3 years ago
  • Good niche podcast

    Episodes either go really deep into a specific topic or introduce a niche subgenre of tech policy. Mike seems weirdly uncomfortable with hosting at times, but he is pretty thoughtful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jarnold palmer
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is recognized for its thoughtful coverage of complex subjects like copyright law and internet governance.
There is a common sentiment around the necessity for more activists and policymakers to engage with the insights provided in each episode.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into niche topics and the authentic guest perspectives brought onto the show.

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Social Media Is Always Changing
Q: Is social media still pro free speech? Is it still about free speech?
Corbin discusses the complexities of social media's role in free speech and the changing landscape of how it is perceived.
Venture Capital Is Eating The World
Q: How much do you attribute the sort of change in culture to Y Combinator?
Catherine believes Y Combinator played a significant role in shaping the current startup culture by indoctrinating founders into a particular mindset.
Venture Capital Is Eating The World
Q: What made you decide to put your thoughts into a book form?
Catherine reflected on her experiences and the need to address the pressures from venture capital that distort entrepreneurial goals.
An Insider's View Of Decentralized Social Media
Q: How do you view the current state of decentralized social media?
There are promising protocols gaining user adoption, but challenges remain in regards to privacy and data management in public networks.
An Insider's View Of Decentralized Social Media
Q: What was the thinking behind the Social Media Bill of Rights?
The Bill aims to establish standards for user ownership, transparency, and self-governance in social media to provide checks on future decisions by platforms.

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This podcast offers a critical examination of the intersections between technology, law, and societal implications, often exploring topics related to free speech, copyright law, and the evolving digital landscape. Appearing episodes frequently engage with industry experts, from legal scholars to technology innovators, discussing issues surrounding internet governance, social media decentralization, and the accountability of corporations in the digital realm. Each discussion is characterized by thoughtful insights, a depth of knowledge, and a commitment to fostering user agency and ethical standards in technology use.

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