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The Making of Musk: Understood

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Understood takes you deep inside the seismic shifts reshaping our world right now. From online porn and crypto chaos to the rise of tech oligarchs, deepfake AI, and the broken promises of the internet — we explore the stories that define our digital age with hosts and characters embedded in the heart of the action.

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Where did Elon Musk’s epic ambitions begin? In search of clues we return to his sheltered youth in apartheid South Africa, a world engineered for white supremacy. Along the way, we connect the dots between a bizarre White House ambush of South Africa... more

What explains Elon Musk? Could his most outlandish ambitions and most toxic qualities trace back to his youth in Apartheid South Africa? Understood: The Making of Musk explores his seemingly insatiable drive for dominance, which connects everything f... more

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Lina Khan
Federal Trade Commission Chair known for her aggressive approach to curbing corporate power.
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Who Broke the Internet? | E3: In God We Antitrust
Walter Elmore
Producer of the Jamaican Jazz and Blues Festival
Episode: Céline Episode 3: The Globalization of Céline
Zainab al-Kaisi
Teenage from Baghdad during the American invasion of Iraq.
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Bryant Gumbel
Journalist who interviewed Céline Dion about her critics.
Episode: Céline Episode 3: The Globalization of Céline
Sonia Bénizra
Music Journalist and Talk Show Host from Quebec
Episode: Céline Episode 2: The U.S. Gamble
Barry Garber
Celine's Touring Agent in the 90s
Episode: Céline Episode 2: The U.S. Gamble
Nisar Ahmed
Garment shop owner and survivor of the Delhi riots
Episode: Modi's India Episode 3: The Strongman
Akar Patel
Writer and chair of Amnesty International in India, has followed Narendra Modi's career for years.
Amnesty International
Episode: Modi's India Episode 3: The Strongman
Amandeep Sandhu
Journalist and author of Punjab, A Journey Through Fault Lines, followed the issues facing Punjab for years.
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Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow is a prominent author and journalist, known for his work on digital rights and technology. His insights often explore the implications of online practices and the future of digital culture, contributing to discussions on corporate power and user autonomy.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Good but a little hypocritical

    Good content and well produced but I find it ironic to complain about copyright and digital locks on a platform that blocks its content to anyone outside of Canada. Even Canadians living abroad.

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    gdecaires
    Canada4 months ago
  • Who Broke the Internet

    Excellent. Just enough nostalgia and strong links to today’s challenges.

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    eole.s
    Canada4 months ago
  • 100% recommend

    Season 5 Review: Cory Doctorow has been screaming about these tech issues for years now, and he’s 100% right. Highly recommend this podcast and his books.

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    Jim Brains
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it

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    kokella
    4 months ago
  • Phenomenal series in a wonderful anthology

    The explained series is truly one of the most compelling investigative journalist podcast I’ve found. This who broke the internet series is particularly entertaining, but really they all are.

    Highly highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
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    daveysverige
    Netherlands5 months ago

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The Naked Emperor BONUS | Guilty: The fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Q: How do you see it playing out for him after the trials?
I would be surprised if he gets less than 20 years given the massive fraud and the harm caused to many people, including everyday crypto investors.
The Naked Emperor BONUS | Guilty: The fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Q: How significant is it that his inner circle testified against him?
It was very significant as these individuals, who were close to him, admitted to committing crimes under his direction, providing clear testimony in court.
The Naked Emperor BONUS | Guilty: The fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Q: Did anything surprising come out of the trial regarding mismanagement of funds?
Yes, it was revealed that there were incidents where fake balance sheets were sent to lenders to mask the true financial state of Alameda.
The Naked Emperor BONUS | Guilty: The fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Q: What does that tell you about the evidence that was presented against him in this trial?
The evidence was very strong, and the prosecution told a convincing story, showing Sam Bankman-Fried was in charge of everything.
The Pornhub Empire Episode 4: Cleanup crew
Q: What significant changes have been made to Pornhub's content moderation practices?
The platform now requires verified identities for uploaders, utilizing automated checks to confirm identity and ensuring that consent is granted for all participants.

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Exploring the complex evolution of the internet from a space of optimism to its current state described as 'enshitification', this podcast addresses the monumental decisions made by leaders in technology and policy that have led to a fragmented digital reality filled with commercialization, misinformation, and diminished user experience. It features in-depth discussions with a variety of guests, including tech experts, journalists, and cultural figures, providing insight into contemporary issues involving internet freedom, corporate monopolies, and social responsibility in the digital realm. Unique in its investigative journalism approach, the series intertwines various narratives, making connections across seasons that explore key topics s... more

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