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Techlore Talks

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Techlore Talks brings you in-depth conversations with the experts at the forefront of privacy, security, and digital rights. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode features meaningful discussions with the people building, researching, and advocating for digital freedom. From cybersecurity researchers and privacy tool developers to open-sourc... more

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DNS quietly reveals everywhere you go online - even on encrypted sites. In this interview, John Todd (CTO at Quad9) provides a DNS masterclass: how DNS works, the privacy implications, how to change your DNS, why Quad9 collects nothing on you, why th... more

Josh Summers spent a decade living in western China before 14 police officers showed up at his door, accused him of espionage, and confiscated every device his family owned. This Techlore Talks interview covers what 17 days of interrogation taught hi... more

Flock Safety is one of several companies quietly building a searchable database of everyone's car — no warrant required, and no way to opt out. In this Techlore Talks interview, Bob from DeFlock breaks down how ALPR technology works, what "end-to-end... more

California created a free service that deletes your personal information from over 600 registered data brokers. Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency (Cal Privacy), breaks down how the DROP system actually works, wh... more

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John Todd
Representative of Quad9, non-profit DNS privacy advocate
Quad9
Episode: What It Takes to Run a Free & Private DNS Service with John Todd from Quad9
Josh Summers
Founder/CEO of All Things Secured
All Things Secured
Episode: Border Crossings, Burner Phones, and Surviving Interrogation in China with Josh Summers from All Things Secured
Tom Kemp
Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency
California Privacy Protection Agency (Cal Privacy)
Episode: What It Takes to Build Privacy Infrastructure at the State Level: Tom Kemp on California's DROP System
David Ruiz
Security researcher at Malwarebytes; advocate on privacy and digital rights
Malwarebytes
Episode: Scam Tactics, Stalkerware, Pegasus, and Surveillance Reform, with David Ruiz from Malwarebytes
Vik Sharma
Founder and CEO of Cake Wallet
Cake Wallet
Episode: From Darknet Pharmacy Order to 1+ Million Users: Building Cake Wallet (Vik Sharma Interview)
Ajit Varma
Head of Firefox at Mozilla
Mozilla/Firefox
Episode: Firefox VPN Explained: 50GB Free, No Logging, and How it Compares to Mozilla VPN
Peter Dolanjski
Director of Product at DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Episode: App Tracking, Duck AI, the Microsoft Controversy, and the Future of Private Browsing (DuckDuckGo Interview)
Naomi Brockwell
Privacy advocate and advocate for digital rights; proponent of the Surveillance Accountability Act
Privacy advocacy; Privacy tech community
Episode: Naomi Brockwell on the Surveillance Accountability Act, Developer Arrests, and Why You Can't Opt Out
Adam Fishman
Mozilla VP of Product
Mozilla
Episode: Firefox AI, User Choice, and Partnering with Anthropic: Mozilla VP Interview

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What It Takes to Run a Free & Private DNS Service with John Todd from Quad9
Q: What are the legal risks Quad9 faces with content blocking, and how are you addressing them?
Quad9 has faced legal challenges in Germany and France related to blocking, arguing that DNS is not a sufficient tool to suppress piracy and that blocking should be user-driven. They advocate EU-level rulings to provide consistent protection and emphasize that customers have choice about blocking, reducing the company's exposure to mandatory per-country blocking mandates.
What It Takes to Run a Free & Private DNS Service with John Todd from Quad9
Q: Can you explain the evolution of DNS encryption protocols and which ones you recommend?
DNS moved from unencrypted UDP to DOT (DNS over TLS), then DOH (DNS over HTTPS), and now DOQ (DNS over QUIC). Quad9 supports all encrypted protocols, with a preference for DOQ first, then DOH3, then DOT, and finally DOH2, depending on performance and CPU considerations.
What It Takes to Run a Free & Private DNS Service with John Todd from Quad9
Q: What makes Quad9 different from your default DNS provider, and how do you protect user privacy?
Quad9 does not collect IP addresses, requires no user signup, and is bound by Swiss privacy laws, which provide strong protection and even potential criminal penalties for non-compliance. The system emphasizes encrypting DNS traffic and offering blocking as an opt-in feature, giving users choice while prioritizing privacy and security.
Flock No: The Open Source Project Mapping Every Surveillance Camera in America (DeFlock Interview)
Q: So we have these counter movements now, things like DeFlock, and I wanted to ask them what they stand for, what started DeFlock, why Flock specifically is targeted, or if this is more about a broader movement against these kinds of companies, and we dive a lot more into what we can do to actually take action against all of this surveillance technology going on right now.
DeFlock began as an open-source initiative focused on mapping ALPR locations, intended to empower local communities with information and organize around privacy concerns. The project emphasizes education, local groups, FOIA guidance, and practical activism—from town halls to contacting city representatives—while using OpenStreetMap as a community-sourced backend. The goal is to provide a tangible, visual depiction of surveillance ubiquity and to mobilize citizens to push for policy changes and accountability.
What It Takes to Build Privacy Infrastructure at the State Level: Tom Kemp on California's DROP System
Q: Why was DROP chosen as the first major initiative for the Cal Privacy Agency, and how does it align with Prop 24 and SB 362?
DROP was designed to operationalize privacy rights at scale by addressing the core loopholes around data brokers and the technically burdensome process of deleting data from hundreds of brokers one-by-one. It aligns with Prop 24 and SB 362 by providing a practical mechanism that enforces the right to deletion, creates a centralized interface for consumers, and sets up a robust framework for ongoing suppression—placing California at the forefront of state privacy governance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Techlore Talks

What is Techlore Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Privacy-focused discussions with experts who build, study, and advocate for digital rights are a hallmark. Conversations typically explore privacy tools, encryption, and open-source software, alongside real-world trade-offs in security, policy, and how technology interfaces with civil liberties. The show often features engineers, product leaders, and legal advocates who unpack complex topics—from end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architectures to age verification laws and privacy-first product design—while translating jargon into practical implications for everyday tech users. A standout throughline is a commitment to transparent, user-centric privacy and open ecosystems, making dense technical topics accessible for practitioners, po... more

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