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The 404 Media Podcast

404 Media
Deepfake Technology
Ai-Generated Content
AI Personality Tests
COM
Peer Review Process
Tiktok
Reddit
Google
Open Source Search Engines
Job Application Process
Adderall
Oxycontin
Facebook Algorithm
Flock
Linux
Xzutils
US Surveillance State
Social Media
AI Influencers
Hacker Community

Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media... more

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Latest Episodes

We start this week with Matthew’s story about an organization tracking the location of AI data centers around the U.S. and elsewhere in the world. After the break, Jason tells us all about what Grok got up to over the holiday break, and we ruminate o... more

On this special guest episode of the 404 Media Podcast, Sam talks to Alexzandra Kekesi, VP of Brand and Community at Pornhub. Kekesi started in her current role in August 2023, after working for Pornhub and its parent company for more than a decade. ... more

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This is a special interview episode with Meredith Whittaker, the president of the Signal Foundation. I'm sure you all know, and maybe even use, the Signal messaging app. Here we sat down with Whittaker to talk all about the state of Signal today, the... more

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Joseph speaks to Craig Silverman, one of the co-founders of Indicator. Indicator is a new, independent media company that Craig runs with Alexios Mantzarlis. For years Craig has covered the world of ad fraud and disinformation using all sorts of open... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Silverman
Co-founder of Indicator.media, an expert in OSINT and digital forensics
Indicator.media
Episode: The Shifting World of OSINT (with Craig Silverman)
Becky Ferreira
Science writer and author of "First Contact, The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens."
404 Media
Episode: Why Are We Obsessed With Aliens? (With Becky Ferreira)
Noelle Perdue
Writer, producer, and internet porn historian with publications in Wired, Washington Post, and Slate.
Episode: How AI Porn Isolates Us with Noelle Perdue
Mike Bobbitt
Former FBI agent involved in Operation Trojan Shield
FBI
Episode: Inside the Biggest Sting Operation Ever (with Michael Bobbitt)
Chris Gilliard
Surveillance Justice Expert and Just Tech Fellow at the MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur Foundation
Episode: Luxury Surveillance (With Chris Gilliard)
Jason Schreier
Video game industry journalist and author, known for his investigative reporting.
Bloomberg
Episode: The Video Game Industry’s Existential Crisis (with Jason Schreier)
Joshua Aaron
Developer of the ICEBlock app, which reports sightings of ICE agents.
Episode: The Crackdown on ICE Spotting Apps (with Joshua Aaron)
Nathan Proctor
Head of rights repair at US Pirg, advocating for the right to repair movement.
US Pirg
Episode: The End of Windows 10 Support Is an Environmental Disaster (With Nathan Proctor)
Casey Johnston
Tech journalist turned fitness journalist, author of 'A Physical Education'
Episode: The Life Changing Power of Lifting (feat. Casey Johnston)

Hosts

Joseph Cox
Host of The 404 Media Podcast and an expert journalist covering technology and its societal impacts.
Sam Cole
Co-founder and host, providing insights on technology and media-related stories.
Emanuel Maiberg
Co-founder and host with expertise in digital media narratives and investigations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 980 ratings
  • Needs an editor

    The reporting over all is pretty good, but I think the show really needs an editor. They have an editor for the writing on the website, to make things clear, cohesive and concise. I don’t understand why they don’t take the same level of care for the podcast.

    I’m not saying it can’t be conversational. I listen to conversational podcasts, but they have an editor to clean things up to make the points clearer.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Zachni
    United Statesa month ago
  • ruined by annoying sound effects in ads

    nothing will make me shut off a podcast faster than an obnoxious bell ringings sound effect in the shopify ad, deducting 3 stars due to that

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DumpsterFire737
    United Statesa month ago
  • I don’t see a subscription option in Apple Podcasts

    How to subscribe? I’m not going through 3rd party ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rich Aesthetic Reviews
    United States2 months ago
  • Wow such lib

    Update: listening to the whistle episode and I’m dumbfounded that you’re entire team thinks that it’s OK to attempt to circumvent our government from trying to get rid of people who legitimately do not belong here and have broken the law by doing so. You can’t defend that because they are by definition illegal and chose not to be legal. These are not the kind of folks that we want in our country. I’m sorry, but I can’t listen to a group of people that are this delusional. Please note that I’m a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AnonyCrat
    United States2 months ago
  • Important original reporting

    Knowledgeable and professional reporters who are not beholden to corporate media. They bring underreported and important topics to their listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexandria Chessie
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism exists regarding the presentation style, including discussions on the need for better editing and quality control.
Listeners appreciate the investigative depth and independent journalism that showcases underreported issues in technology and society.
Overall, the focus on thoughtful and critical exploration of technology's impact resonates strongly with the audience, leading to high recommendations among peers.
The podcast is seen as essential listening for those interested in keeping up with relevant tech news, combining thoughtful commentary with expert insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#11
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPLAY: Signal's Meredith Whittaker on Backdoors and AI
Q: So now, what's your goal for the Signal app moving forward?
Our goal is to make Signal easier to use for communication while maintaining a high level of security and privacy.
REPLAY: Signal's Meredith Whittaker on Backdoors and AI
Q: How do you introduce new features while keeping the app secure?
We are audited regularly and develop our code in the open, enabling community scrutiny which acts as a powerful immune system against vulnerabilities.
REPLAY: Signal's Meredith Whittaker on Backdoors and AI
Q: Have any of your engineers been approached by the FBI or other authorities in that sort of way?
No, we develop in the open, and thus maintain structural safeguards that prevent such interference.
REPLAY: Signal's Meredith Whittaker on Backdoors and AI
Q: What do you see as the most pressing threat against end-to-end encrypted messaging?
The most pressing threat includes legislative attempts to mandate backdoors for surveillance disguised as tools for combating child exploitation, which fundamentally undermine encryption.
The Crackdown on ICE Spotting Apps (with Joshua Aaron)
Q: Why center on an app rather than, say, a website?
An app is more accessible for immediate use on mobile devices, offering convenience for users.

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Recent guests on The 404 Media Podcast include:

1. Craig Silverman
2. Becky Ferreira
3. Noelle Perdue
4. Mike Bobbitt
5. Chris Gilliard
6. Jason Schreier
7. Joshua Aaron
8. Nathan Proctor

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