Every story is a tech story. We live in a world where algorithms drive our interests, scientists are re-engineering our food supply, and a robot may be your next boss. Host Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores why–and how–tech is changing everything. Produced by Recode and Stitcher, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
There’s a climate solution hiding in our walls
Buildings waste a lot of energy. One low-tech solution could fix that. Neel Dhanesha, Science and Recode fellow for Vox.com, explains.
Read Neel’s reporting here: https://www.vox.com/recode/23016732/climate-change-buildings-insulation
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan. The mix is by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions. Adam Clark Estes and Rani Molla are the hosts of Recode Daily. Thank you for listening!
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6/24/2022 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
The hydrogen car revival
The concept of the hydrogen-powered car has been around for decades, but still has yet to really take off. Vox’s Umair Irfan (@umairirfan) tells us about the past, the future, and the pitfalls of hydro-electric vehicles.
Read Umair’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22973204/hydrogen-energy-power-toyota-mirai-climate-change
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla.
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6/23/2022 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
How to resurrect a coral reef
Step one: Break coral. Step two: Hack coral sex. Benji Jones, an environment reporter for Vox, explains.
Read Benji's reporting: https://www.vox.com/recode/23016412/coral-reef-restoration-climate-change
This episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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6/22/2022 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Making cryptocurrency climate-friendly
Mining for bitcoin uses a lot of energy. Is there a chance that the crypto industry can become more eco-friendly? Vox’s Neel Dhanesha (@neel_dhan) is with us to discuss.
Read Neel’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23005493/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-climate-friendly
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Can we stay cool without heating up the planet?
How do we stay cool on a warming planet? Air conditioning is one way, but depending on what kind of AC unit you have, it could be actually polluting the air and making the problem worse. Umair Irfan, climate reporter at Vox, has been looking into this (extremely frustrating) air conditioning paradox.
Read Umair’s article: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23067049/heat-wave-air-conditioning-cooling-india-climate-change
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/17/2022 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
Sold: Apollo 11 moon dust
A tiny sample of dust collected by Neil Armstrong during his historic moon landing was auctioned off in April. Thanks to an unusual series of events, it was the first time moon dust verified by NASA was sold legally. Rebecca Heilweil, Recode reporter, explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23003221/nasa-apollo-11-auction-moon-dust
This episode first published April 12, 2022. It was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla.
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6/16/2022 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Why am I still getting robocalls???
They made a Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year, but we're still getting spammed by robocalls. What gives? Recode’s Sara Morrison explains.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22882647/robocalls-robotexts-scams-stir-shaken-voip-extended-warranty
This episode was first published Feb. 23, 2022. It was produced by Jon Ehrens. The mix is by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions). Adam Clark Estes and Rani Molla are the hosts of Recode Daily.
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6/15/2022 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
What if the future of work is exactly the same?
For many, the work revolution that’s supposedly going on across the country right now doesn’t feel very revolutionary.
This episode originally aired April 29, 2022. It was produced by Taylor Maycan, mixed by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Rani Molla.
Read Emily and Rani's reporting: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22977654/future-of-work-restaurants-retail-hospitality
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6/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
The space station race
After decades in orbit, the International Space Station goes offline in 2030 and will retire by burning up in the atmosphere. A crop of new space stations are ready to take its place. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22839485/space-station-iss-orbit-satellites
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. This episode originally published January 3, 2022.
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6/13/2022 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Biden makes clean energy a national security issue
President Joe Biden invoked a war power from the 1950s to build heat pumps and solar panels. Neel Dhanesha, a Science and Recode fellow at Vox, explains.
Read Neel's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/6/8/23159767/biden-defense-production-act-clean-energy-solar
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Email us: recodedaily@recode.net
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6/10/2022 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Why America makes tech tycoons into superheroes
Our founding myths persevere in the hype machine around tech celebrities. University of Washington historian Margaret O’Mara (@margaretomara) explains.
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/9/2022 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy at Meta
The executive, who turned Facebook into a profitable business, leaves behind a series of controversies. Recode senior correspondent Shirin Ghaffary explains.
Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23151743/sheryl-sandberg-resigns-meta-facebook-lean-in
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/8/2022 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
911 is getting better but less private
As the government and cellphone companies work to improve emergency response, concerns arise around the collection and sharing of sensitive personal information. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23126057/911-apple-google-att-mobile-phones-emergency
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
How often can you get Covid?
Does your immunity still last for months? Today, Explained asked a researcher who has been studying omicron reinfections.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Matthew Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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6/6/2022 • 24 minutes, 2 seconds
Amazon calls Mom and Pop
Delivering packages to rural America can be expensive, so the tech giant is trying to enlist small businesses to fill in the gaps. Recode senior correspondent Jason Del Rey (@DelRey) explains.
Read Jason’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/5/9/23063528/amazon-rural-small-business-delivery-program-hub-partners-usps
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/3/2022 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Working from home is making you more productive
Quick, go tell your boss!
And read Recode senior reporter Rani Molla’s story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/23129752/work-from-home-productivity
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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6/2/2022 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Electric cars vs. flamingos
The booming electric car industry has become a big nuisance for flamingos. Benji Jones explains.
Read Benji’s story: https://www.vox.com/22965660/electric-vehicles-lithium-ion-batteries-flamingos
This episode was originally published March 16, 2022. It was produced by Taylor Maycan and hosted by Rani Molla. The mix and music is by Jon Ehrens.
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6/1/2022 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
What can you learn from the guy who built the iPod?
Peter Kafka talks with Tony Fadell, who helped bring the iPod and iPhone to life, and then built and sold Nest, the smart home company.
His new book is “Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making.” Fadell talks about how developing a product begins with creating its “story,” and why he fought so hard to include a $3 screwdriver in Nest thermostat boxes. He also touches on some high-profile failures, unintended consequences, and why he doesn’t want to dance in the metaverse.
Featuring: Tony Fadell (@tfadell), Tech Investor & Entrepreneur, author of "Build"
Host of Recode Media: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at Recode
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5/31/2022 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds
The shooters were 18
Writer and parent Joanna Schroeder wrote a guide for parents about what to look out for and how to intervene.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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5/27/2022 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Data breaches are everywhere and consequences are ???
Companies lose your data and then nothing happens. Emily Stewart, senior reporter for Vox, explains.
Read Emily’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23031858/data-breach-data-loss-personal-consequences
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/26/2022 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Social justice investors
The kids of America’s wealthiest want to invest their way to change. But is “anti-capitalist” investing even possible? Whizy Kim (@Whizyk) explains.
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/25/2022 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Flight delayed? Blame a spaceship.
In Florida, a surging number of space launches has created a new type of travel headache. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23071531/flight-delay-rocket-launch-florida
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/24/2022 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
The scourge of 'the time tax'
Why is it so hard to get government benefits? Annie Lowrey joins The Weeds hosts Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews to discuss her recent story for the Atlantic about a group called Code For America that is working to lessen this bureaucratic burden.
Read Annie’s story: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/07/how-government-learned-waste-your-time-tax/619568/
This episode of The Weeds was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde. Libby Nelson is the editorial advisor and Amber Hall is deputy editorial director of talk podcasts. Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews hosted.
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5/23/2022 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
Mass shooting videos are still going viral
Companies are getting better at responding to incidents like the Buffalo shooting. It’s still not nearly good enough. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains.
Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23106012/buffalo-shooting-viral-video-social-media-facebook-twitter-murder
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/20/2022 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Post-Roe, Inc.
Major corporations are scrambling to figure out how they need to prepare for a post-Roe America. Washington Post reporter Todd Frankel (@tcfrankel) explains.
Read Todd’s story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/05/04/companies-abortion-decision/?itid=ap_toddc.frankel
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla.
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5/19/2022 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
Are we living in a post-privacy age?
Ronan Farrow says yes. He joins Peter Kafka on the Recode Media podcast to discuss his latest investigation for The New Yorker into the surveillance technology Pegasus — spyware that gives remote access to a smartphone’s camera, microphone, and contents. Be sure to power your phone completely off after you listen to the episode. Farrow will tell you why.
Featuring: Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow), Investigative Reporter at the New Yorker
Host of the Recode Media podcast: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at Recode
More to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.
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5/18/2022 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
Netflix will return after these messages
Netflix’s subscriber base is shrinking. So they’re turning to ads to boost them. Recode senior correspondent Peter Kafka (@pkafka) explains.
Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23065689/streaming-netflix-ads-tv-peter-kafka
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/17/2022 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
The crypto crash
Meme stocks, crypto, and fintech are in their flop era, and it would be funny, except that they're dragging real people down with them. Liz Loppato from The Verge explains.
Read Liz’s story: https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/11/23067404/meme-stocks-gamestop-crypto-sell
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/16/2022 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
A cure for sickle cell?
Scientists have developed a long-sought treatment — perhaps even a cure — for sickle cell anemia. But getting it to patients might be an even bigger challenge.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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5/13/2022 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
America chips in
The semiconductor was invented in the United States and the country once dominated global manufacturing. Now the Biden administration is spending $52 billion to get back to the top. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23048906/chip-shortage-manufacturing-america-biden
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Our nurdle nightmare
Little plastic balls known as nurdles are polluting our waterways at an alarming rate, causing an environmental catastrophe. Vox science and Recode fellow Neel Dhanesha (@neel_dhan) explains.
Read Neel’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23056251/nurdles-plastic-pollution-ocean-microplastics
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/11/2022 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
The Great Resignation grows up
Earlier in the pandemic, younger, less tenured workers in low-paying jobs in industries such as retail, food service, and health care quit their jobs in droves. Now older, more tenured people are joining the Great Resignation.
Rani Molla, senior reporter for Recode, explains why so many older workers are leaving and what they’re up to now. Read more here: https://www.vox.com/recode/23042785/the-great-resignation-older-tenured-higher-paid
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/10/2022 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
Seeking an abortion? Better watch your digital footprint.
The Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. This means that citizens seeking or providing abortions are going to need to be extra vigilent about their digital footprint to avoid prosecution. Journalist Lil Kalish (@lil_kalish) explains.
Read Lil’s story: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/02/meet-abortion-bans-new-best-friend-your-phone/
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/9/2022 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Apple gives the right to repair*
*Terms and conditions may apply. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22787724/apple-self-service-right-to-repair
This episode was produced by Taylor Maycan. The mix is by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions. Adam Clark Estes hosted today's episode.
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5/6/2022 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Tesla's boss is away. Time for the competition to play.
Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter may offer a chance for Tesla’s competitors to get some oxygen in the EV marketplace. Recode deputy editor Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes) explains.
Read Adam’s article: http://link.recode.net/public/27517108
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla.
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5/5/2022 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Gen Z doesn't dream of labor
Does Gen Z actually hate work? Or do they just hate their working conditions? Vox’s Terry Nguyen on zoomers and their relationship to labor.
Read Terry’s article: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22977663/gen-z-antiwork-capitalism
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/4/2022 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
ok groomer
Accounts like “Libs of TikTok” are fueling right-wing media to label people who speak openly about sexuality and gender as “groomers.” Vox’s Aja Romano and the Washington Post’s Taylor Lorenz explain this age-old practice.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Miles Bryan and Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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5/3/2022 • 24 minutes, 2 seconds
Hollywood's plan to keep butts in seats
As Hollywood adapts to the realities of the streaming and Covid eras, it’s narrowing the scope of the types of movies and moviegoers that hit theaters. What does this mean for the future of the movie industry? Recode's Peter Kafka explains.
Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/4/13/23022908/movies-theaters-future-peter-kafka
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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5/2/2022 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
What if the future of work is exactly the same?
For many, the work revolution that’s supposedly going on across the country right now doesn’t feel very revolutionary. Vox’s Emily Stewart explains.
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4/29/2022 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Sorry, your iPhone apps are still tracking you
Apple launched its App Tracking Transparency feature one year ago. But did it actually stop tracking and increase privacy for iPhone users? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/28/2022 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Twitter's new boss
Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Recode's Peter Kafka explains.
Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23041717/twitter-musk-business-plan-peter-kafka-column
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adan Clark Estes.
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4/27/2022 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
We’re one step closer to self-farming farms
The most exciting gadget of the year isn’t a TV that displays NFTs or anything related to the metaverse. It’s an autonomous tractor. Recode's Adam Clark Estes explains. This episode was first published Jan. 13, 2022.
Read Adam’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/1/8/22872749/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-autonomous-farming
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla.
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4/26/2022 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
The Amazonification of the American workforce
We can’t deny it, we all love free shipping. But Amazon’s dominance has turned this former perk into the new industry standard. Recode senior correspondent Jason Del Rey explains what this “Amazonification” of the American workforce means.
Read Jason’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22977660/amazon-warehouses-work-injuries-retail-labor
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/25/2022 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
The death of the gas station
As EVs hit the road, gas stations will have to adapt or risk going out of business. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23023671/ev-charging-network-gas-station-fast-charger
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Production) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/22/2022 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
The threat of Russian cyberwar
Russia is ramping up attacks on Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. The US could be next.
This episode of Today Explained was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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4/21/2022 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
Elon Musk's new troll is buying Twitter
Will it work? The Verge's Liz Lopatto explains.
Read Liz's story: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23025396/elon-musk-jack-dorsey-twitter-hostile-takeover
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/20/2022 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
No one nose
Believe it or not, scientists still don't know how the sense of smell works. But they're looking at how powerful it is - dogs can actually sniff out cancer and many other diseases - and they're trying to figure out how to reverse engineer it. In fact, one MIT scientist may have built a robot nose ... without completely understanding how his invention works.
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4/19/2022 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Catching the Brooklyn subway shooter
WNYC’s Stephen Nessen explains how New York City’s massive subway surveillance system helped — and hindered — authorities in their search for the suspect in last week’s mass shooting.
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/18/2022 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
The State of Streaming
Recode Media's's Peter Kafka talks to analyst Michael Nathanson about Big Media’s new problem: TV ratings are plummeting because all the good stuff is streaming — but now Wall Street doesn’t just want streaming, it wants *profitable* streaming.
More to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.
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4/15/2022 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Is Noom just another diet?
The weight loss app Noom has been gaining popularity. Is it as revolutionary as it claims, or just another dieting fad? Vox senior reporter Constance Grady (@constancegrady) fills us in.
Read Constance’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23013288/noom-anti-diet-app-health-at-any-size-backlash
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/14/2022 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
A grande victory for Starbucks workers
Starting a union can be a tall order, but many baristas have found it’s an effective way to venti their frustration with management.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Noel King.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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4/13/2022 • 23 minutes, 45 seconds
For sale: Apollo 11 moon dust
A tiny sample of dust collected by Neil Armstrong will go up for auction tomorrow. And thanks to an unusual series of events, this will be the first time moon dust verified by NASA has been sold legally. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23003221/nasa-apollo-11-auction-moon-dust
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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4/12/2022 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
How roller derby blocked the blockchain
What happened when three stars of roller derby tried to bring NFTs into the arena? Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) tells us the saga.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22992646/roller-derby-nfts-crypto
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla.
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4/11/2022 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Why am I still getting robocalls???
They made a Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year, but we're still getting spammed by robocalls. Can they be stopped? Recode’s Sara Morrison explains.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22882647/robocalls-robotexts-scams-stir-shaken-voip-extended-warranty
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens. Mix is by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions). Adam Clark Estes and Rani Molla are our hosts. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts
This episode was first published Feb. 23, 2022.
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4/8/2022 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
The bizarre world of bitcoin inheritance
Inheriting crypto is more complicated than it sounds. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22971265/bitcoin-wills-estate-planning-cryptocurrency-nfts-death
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
This episode was first published March 2, 2022.
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4/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Beanie babies were the NFTs of the 90s
What happens when the frenzy ends and the world doesn’t value your valuables? Vox’s Emily Stewart explains what the Beanie Baby bubble burst can tell us about the future of NFTs. This episode was first published Jan. 24, 2022.
Read Emily’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22870250/nft-beanie-baby-price-guide-bubble-princess-value
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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4/6/2022 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
The problem with TikTok therapists
Social media is now basically WebMD for mental health. Vox’s Rebecca Jennings explains. This episode was first published Jan. 4, 2022.
Read Rebecca’’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/9/30/22696338/pathologizing-adhd-autism-anxiety-internet-tiktok-twitter
Today’s episode was produced by Tori Dominguez, engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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4/5/2022 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
In your off-time, Slack off
Could simply ignoring that after-hours email or Slack message from work be the best way to say “not right now?” Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language, thinks so. This episode was first published March 8, 2022.
Read Erica’s story: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/21/opinion/culture/ghosting-work-digital-overload.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and hosted by Adam Clark-Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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4/4/2022 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Facebook reeling to stay relevant
Facebook is continuing to lose younger users to TikTok, so they’re going all in on copying it. Will pushing “Reels” make Facebook more relevant? Recode reporter Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains.
Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23002679/reels-facebook-tiktok-video
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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4/1/2022 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
A 'dark' future for grocery stores?
Groceries are a trillion dollar market, and there's a new kind of grocery store trying to break in. Erika Beras, host and reporter for NPR's Planet Money, explains.
Listen to Planet Money’s ‘Grocery delivery wars’ here: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/18/1081710046/grocery-delivery-wars
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan. This mix is by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions). Our host is Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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3/31/2022 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Why hackers want your health data
Nearly 50 million Americans had sensitive health data exposed in 2021. Politico’s Ben Leonard explains why hackers are after it and why you shouldn’t panic.
Read Ben’s analysis of health data breaches in 2021: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/23/health-data-breaches-2021-hacking-surge-politico-00019283
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes .
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3/30/2022 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
What happened when El Salvador went crypto
It’s been six months since El Salvador‘s president declared Bitcoin a legal currency, offering many lofty promises about what the cryptocurrency could do for the nation and its people. So how has this bold move affected the country, its economy, and its citizens? Leo Schwartz, Latin America reporter for Rest of World (@leomschwartz), explains.
Read Leo’s story, co-authored with Anna-Cat Brigida (@AnnaCat_Brigida): https://restofworld.org/2022/el-salvador-bitcoin/
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/29/2022 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Is there a hack for enlightenment?
Vox's Sigal Samuel talks with scholars and authors Wesley Wildman and Kate Stockly about their book, Spirit Tech: The Brave New World of Consciousness Hacking and Enlightenment Engineering. They discuss high-tech tools like brain stimulation and neurofeedback-guided meditation that purport to enrich our spiritual lives, what possible risks they may pose to our psyches, and the ethical implications of technology-induced shortcuts to transformative meditative states. They also talk about whether such spiritual experiences are authentic rather than simulated, and whether brain-based spirit tech might help humans evolve as a species.
Host: Sigal Samuel (@SigalSamuel), Senior Reporter, Vox
Guests: Wesley Wildman (@WesleyWildman) and Kate Stockly (@KateJStockly), authors and researchers
References:
Spirit Tech: The Brave New World of Consciousness Hacking and Enlightenment Engineering by Wesley Wildman and Kate Stockly (Macmillan; 2021)
SEMA (Sonication Enhanced Mindful Awareness) Lab, University of Arizona Center for Consciousness Studies (Dr. Jay Sanguinetti & Shinzen Young, co-directors)
VR Church; Bishop D.J. Soto
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3/28/2022 • 59 minutes, 11 seconds
Texas moves to the right as Big Tech moves in
Major tech companies are expanding in Texas because of low taxes and lower cost of living. Could the recent slate of discriminatory right-wing social policies reverse this trend? Antonio Ruiz Camacho (@aruizcamacho) explains.
Read Antonio’s story: https://www.cnet.com/culture/internet/in-texas-big-techs-liberal-leanings-take-a-back-seat/
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/25/2022 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds
The danger of making the internet safe for kids
When lawmakers focus on children’s online safety to get bills passed, they leave everyone else out. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/3/14/22971618/earn-it-sesta-fosta-children-safety-internet-laws
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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3/24/2022 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
The neon shortage is a bad sign
Russia’s war against Ukraine has ramifications for the chips that power all sorts of tech. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22983468/neon-shortage-chips-semiconductors-russia-ukraine
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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3/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Hedge funds bet big on classic rock
The sale of music catalogs has become big business for legacy artists. Why has this huge investment taken off so recently, and why isn’t hip-hop getting in on the action? Financial Times US media correspondent Anna Nicolaou (@annaknicolaou) explains.
Read Anna’s story: https://www.ft.com/content/c31fa721-676d-480a-8c1d-bb26b7ec809c
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Rani Molla.
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3/22/2022 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Can TV take down the cult of the tech founder?
The Dropout, Super Pumped, and WeCrashed try to break up our love affair with tech founders. They don’t totally succeed. Recode’s Rani Molla explains.
Read Rani’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22955040/tech-tv-theranos-uber-wework-apple-hulu-showtime
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/21/2022 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
America needs more internet
The bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed in late 2021 includes substantial funds for expanding broadband internet access to close the digital divide in America. How much money is going to be spent? How and when will the funds be allocated? And in what ways can this process best serve the communities that need it the most? Blair Levin from The Brookings Institution explains.
Today's episode of Recode Daily is a re-run from Feb. 7, 2022. It was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/18/2022 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Crypto goes to war
Cryptocurrency has become a major factor on the battlefield, as evidenced by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Here to tell us about the role crypto has played so far in the war is Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil).
Read Rebecca’s story, co-written by Vox’s Emily Stewart: https://www.vox.com/recode/22955381/russia-ukraine-bitcoin-donation-war-crypto
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/17/2022 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Electric cars vs. flamingos
The booming electric car industry in Chile has become a big nuisance for flamingos. Benji Jones explains.
Read Benji’s story: https://www.vox.com/22965660/electric-vehicles-lithium-ion-batteries-flamingos
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan and hosted by Rani Molla. The mix and music is by Jon Ehrens. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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3/16/2022 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Radio, someone still loves you
The BBC is bringing back shortwave radio broadcasts to counter censorship and disinformation in Russia and Ukraine. Professor D.W. Stupples explains.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Noel King.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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3/15/2022 • 23 minutes, 12 seconds
Can Russian oligarchs influence Putin’s war?
Their muted reactions to sanctions reveal Putin’s power — and isolation. Recode’s Whizy Kim explains.
Read Whizy’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22971179/russian-oligarchs-influence-putin-ukraine-war-sanctions-limits
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Biden sees two sides to bitcoin
On Wednesday President Biden signed an executive order related to cryptocurrency regulations. It’s actually being largely welcomed by the crypto community. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) tells us why.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22969662/crypto-bitcoin-biden-new-executive-order
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark-Estes.
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3/11/2022 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
How Kibbe body types became an internet obsession
How an out-of-print style guide from the 1980s unexpectedly spawned an online fandom. Vox’s Terry Nguyen explains.
Read Terry’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22950721/david-kibbe-body-typing-explainer
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/10/2022 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has cosmic implications
In the aftermath of the Cold War, the US and Russia have collaborated in space exploration and research. But then Russia invaded Ukraine. How does this impact Russia’s involvement in space, and will they really let the International Space Station crash into Earth as retribution for sanctions? Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) is here to explain.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22960170/iss-international-space-station-politics-russia-ukraine-war
Today’s episode was produced by and engineered by Jon Ehrens. and hosted by Rani Molla.
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3/9/2022 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
In your off-time, Slack off
In the modern era, there are a glut of ways for us to communicate with one another. In our professional lives, this can create an expectation that we are all always reachable. So as we try to create more room for our personal lives, could simply ignoring that email or Slack message from work be the best way to say “not right now?” Our guest, Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language, thinks so.
Read Erica’s story: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/21/opinion/culture/ghosting-work-digital-overload.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and hosted by Adam Clark-Estes.
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3/8/2022 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
Covering Russia-Ukraine, online and on the ground
Recode Media's Peter Kafka talks to three reporters about the realities of covering the war in Ukraine and sorting truth from disinformation -- from the ground, from afar, and online.
In Ukraine: CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward discusses the challenges of war reporting in 2022, everything from planning food and exit routes to working with a remote team to analyze online videos.
In DC: Puck co-founder and Washington correspondent Julia Ioffe talk about how hard it is to learn what Russians think about what's going on, and how long she expects the war to hold the American people's interest.
Finally, Jane Lytvynenko, a senior research fellow at Harvard's Shorenstein Center, gives us a crash course on Russia’s history of disinformation dissemination. She also tells us about Telegram, which essentially functions as “Eastern European Twitter."
Featuring: Clarissa Ward (@clarissaward), Chief International Correspondent for CNN
Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe), Co-Founder and Washington Correspondent for Puck
Jane Lytvynenko (@JaneLytv), Senior Research Fellow at Harvard's Shorenstein Center
Host of the Recode Media podcast: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at Recode
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3/7/2022 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
Big Tech’s Russia problem
Social media companies are in a standoff with Russia on censorship and there’s no easy solution. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains.
Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/2022/2/26/22951757/russia-facebook-twitter-youtube-censorship-social-media
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/4/2022 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Will Trump's new echo chamber matter?
Former President Trump finally made good on his promise to set up his own social network to rival Twitter. So how has that been going? Makena Kelly, policy reporter for The Verge (@kellymakena), fills us in.
Read Makena’s story: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/23/22947756/truth-social-donald-trump-facebook-twitter-talk-radio-rush-limbaugh
Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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3/3/2022 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
The bizarre world of bitcoin inheritance
Inheriting crypto is more complicated than it sounds. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22971265/bitcoin-wills-estate-planning-cryptocurrency-nfts-death
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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3/2/2022 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Russia's war with Ukraine — and reality
Sean Illing talks with journalist, author, and Russian disinformation scholar Peter Pomerantsev about the invasion of Ukraine. Recorded on Friday, Feb. 25th, they discuss the current state of the conflict, whether or not the warped rationales for Putin's invasion are actually convincing to the Russian people, and what sanctions might possibly make a lasting difference for the future of both Russia and Ukraine.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Peter Pomerantsev (@peterpomeranzev), author; Senior Fellow, Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University
References:
This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality by Peter Pomerantsev (Public Affairs; 2019)
Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia by Peter Pomerantsev (Public Affairs; 2014)
"Vladimir Putin: What's going on inside his head?" by Peter Pomerantsev (The Guardian; Feb. 26)
"The Russian roots of our misinformation problem" by Sean Illing, in conversation with Peter Pomerantsev (Vox; Oct. 26, 2020)
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3/1/2022 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds
Russia, Ukraine, and the threat of cyberwar
As part of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is using cyberattacks against the country’s infrastructure, banks, and more. Cybersecurity journalist Kim Zetter tells us the past, present, and potential future of Russia’s digital aggression against Ukraine.
Read Kim’s story.
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Adam Clark-Estes.
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2/28/2022 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Uber, but for TV
When Recode’s Peter Kafka advises you not to write your book, WRITE THAT BOOK. That’s the lesson Mike Isaac learned: His book “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber” is now a Showtime series starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Not only that, Showtime announced that Mike’s next, yet-to-be-finished book about Facebook will be the basis of season 2. Peter talks to Mark about what it’s like to shift from the world of reporting to prestige TV drama.
Featuring: Mike Isaac (@MikeIsaac), Author and Tech Reporter at The New York Times
Host: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at Recode
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2/25/2022 • 37 minutes, 21 seconds
The big downside to the rise of sports betting apps
Maybe you shouldn't be able to bet your mortgage on your phone? Recode’s Peter Kafka explains.
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan. Mix is by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions). Our host is Adam Clark Estes. Additional production support from Jon Ehrens. Amber Hall is our editorial director.
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2/24/2022 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
The unstoppable robocall
They made a Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year, but we're still getting spammed by robocalls. Can they be stopped? Recode’s Sara Morrison explains.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22882647/robocalls-robotexts-scams-stir-shaken-voip-extended-warranty
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens. Mix is by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions). Adam Clark Estes and Rani Molla are our hosts.
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2/23/2022 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
The world’s most powerful cyberweapon
The NSO’s Pegasus has the power to invade the personal space of almost everyone on the planet. The New York Times’s Mark Mazzetti explains the rise of this world-changing spyware that governments around the globe — the United States included — have lined up to buy.
Read Mazzetti and Ronen Bergman’s story: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html
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2/22/2022 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde
A tech investor and his rapper wife were busted for a multi-billion dollar bitcoin heist. They couldn’t really spend any of the money.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Victoria Chamberlin edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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2/18/2022 • 19 minutes, 47 seconds
Nice raise. Too bad about inflation.
Higher prices mean your boss may need to give you more than just a small raise. Recode’s Rani Molla explains.
Read Rani’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22933594/pay-raise-price-inflation-employers-great-resignation
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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2/17/2022 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Does deplatforming extremists work?
It depends. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains.
Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22913046/deplatforming-extremists-ban-qanon-proud-boys-boogaloo-oathkeepers-three-percenters-trump
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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2/16/2022 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
The mushroom detectives of Facebook
When a loved one eats a potentially deadly plant in the front yard, time is of the essence. A Facebook group is stepping in to help users get answers right away. Reporter Chia-Yi Hou (@chiayi_hou) explains.
Read Chia-Yi’s story here: https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/22800793/mushroo…
Today’s episode was produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes) and Tori Dominguez (@tori_as_always), engineered by Melissa Pons, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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2/15/2022 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
How F-ed is Facebook?
Does a bad showing on the stock market, compounding legal woes, and a drop in usage spell big problems for the tech juggernaut? Recode reporter Shirin Ghaffaryjoins us to tell us about Facebook’s losing streak.
Read Shirin’s article: Facebook's total user base declined for the first time
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2/14/2022 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
The Amazon for NFTs
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been gaining mainstream attention lately, but the big business of buying and selling them largely rests on the shoulders of one multibillion-dollar company, OpenSea. So how did OpenSea get into this position, and how well is it navigating these uncharted waters? Verge reporter Russell Brandom stopped by to give us the lowdown on the NFT marketplace.
Russell Brandom’s article: - -
https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914081/open-sea-nft-marketplace-web3-fundraising-finzer-a16z
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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2/11/2022 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
America needs more internet
The bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed in late 2021 includes substantial funds for expanding broadband internet access to close the digital divide in America. How much money is going to be spent? How and when will the funds be allocated? And in what ways can this process best serve the communities that need it the most? Blair Levin from The Brookings Institution explains.
Blair Levin’s series:
Steps the states should take to achieve the infrastructure bill's broadband goals
States' best chance for permanent broadband affordability requires action now
Steps the Commerce Department should take to achieve the infrastructure bill's broadband goals
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2/10/2022 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Why we can't pay attention anymore
Sean Illing talks with the author Johann Hari about his new book Stolen Focus, which explores what's happening — and what's already happened — to our attention. They discuss how exactly Big Tech "stole" our ability to focus, what many leading scientists say about how we are psychologically and physiologically changed by the powerful new draws on our attention, and whether or not we need an "attention rebellion" to fight back against the tech giants, whose business models depend on us getting easily distracted.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Johann Hari (@johannhari101), author
References:
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari (Crown; 2022)
Companion site with audio excerpts from interviews with experts and additional endnotes: stolenfocusbook.com
Getting Ahead of ADHD by Joel T. Nigg (Guilford; 2017)
"Capitalism is turning us into addicts" by Sean Illing, interviewing David T, Courtwright (Vox; Apr. 18, 2020)
Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan (1964)
"Enhancing attention through training" by Michael Posner, et al. (Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences (4); 2015)
"Facebook and texting made me do it: Media-induced task-switching while studying" by Larry Rosen, et al. (Computers in Human Behavior, 29 (3); 2013)
"Accelerating dynamics of collective attention" by Sune Lehmann, et al. (Nature Communications; 2019)
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2/9/2022 • 58 minutes, 46 seconds
The ghost stores of Instagram
That cute dress you bought off Instagram could be found for much cheaper on Shein, AliExpress or Amazon. Vox’s Terry Nguyen explains.
Read Terry’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22745054/instagram-boutique-drop-shipping-ghost-stores
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2/8/2022 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Overworking remotely
Workers like working from home, but managers worry it’s bad for business. Is remote work yielding poor results, or could the Great Recession be the culprit?
Rani’s story:
https://www.vox.com/recode/22904758/remote-work-innovation-workload
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by — and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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2/7/2022 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
The male anxiety industrial complex
Health care brands want to leverage young men’s anxiety over erections and hair loss into a multibillion-dollar empire. Reporter Jesse Barron (@_jessebarron) explains.
Read Jesse’s story here: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/10/hims-health-care.html
Today’s episode was produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes), engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Rani Molla (@ranimolla).
[this episode is from the Recode Daily archives, original airdate 11/01/2021]
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2/4/2022 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
A 3G eulogy
3G networking revolutionized wireless internet connectivity two decades ago. Now, wireless companies are ridding themselves of the increasingly outdated technology to make way for faster wireless networks, especially 5G. But, what will be the ramifications of shutting down 3G, and who will this change affect the most?
Read Rebecca Heilweil’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22912235/3g-shutting-down-att-verizon-tmobile
Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Melissa Pons, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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2/3/2022 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Spotify’s Joe Rogan problem
The podcast host built a massive audience by speaking to fringe figures in culture, business, and science. During the pandemic, that got him in trouble with Neil Young, among others.
This episode was produced by Will Reid and Amina Al-Sadi, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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2/2/2022 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
BYOB (Be your own boss)
Americans are tired of working for other people, so they’re starting their own businesses in record-breaking numbers.
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Our guest was Recode's Rani Molla.
Read Rani's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22884040/more-americans-starting-own-business-entrepreneur
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2/1/2022 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
The SAT goes digital
The College Board announced that, starting in 2024, the SAT — the test nearly all American high school seniors take to determine their college readiness — will be administered online. What does that mean for students, the digital divide, and the place of standardized testing in education as a whole? NPR’s higher education correspondent Elissa Nadworny explains.
Read Elissa’s story: https://www.npr.org/2022/01/25/1075315337/new-digital-sat-college-admissions-test-requirement-2024-us
Today’s episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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1/31/2022 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Finding asteroids before they find us
Scientists are constantly searching for asteroids that could crash into Earth. But if they find one, will they be able to do anything about it? NASA has launched a spaceship that will slam into an asteroid to find out.
For more from Unexplainable, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
This episode of Unexplainable was reported by Brian Resnick and produced by Mandy Nguyen. Editing by Katherine Wells, Meradith Hoddinott, and Noam Hassenfeld, who also did the scoring for this episode. Richard Sima checked the facts and Cristian Ayala was on mixing and sound design. Mixing for Recode Daily was by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions).
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1/28/2022 • 28 minutes
Peloton’s ride to nowhere
When the pandemic started, Peloton’s stationary bikes were flying off the shelves and into people’s living rooms. Now they’re struggling to sell what they have. What happened? Vox’s Emily Stewart explains.
Read Emily’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22895463/peloton-stock-price-bike-cost-production
Today’s episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Melissa Pons of Hemlock Creek Productions and hosted by Rani molla.
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1/27/2022 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
How a volcano disconnected a country
Tonga was disconnected from the rest of the world earlier in January. Chris Stokel-Walker explains what it will take for the small, Pacific island nation to reconnect and why there’s no easy solution for preventing future blackouts.
Read Chris Stokel-Walker’s story: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/01/18/1043790/tongas-volcano-internet-reconnected/
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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1/26/2022 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
What in the Wordle?
A deceptively easy game for burnt-out pandemic shut-ins. Vox's Aja Romano explains.
Read Aja’s story: https://www.vox.com/culture/22891192/wordle-game-what-is-wordle-why-is-it-so-popular-how-to-play
Today’s episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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1/25/2022 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Beanie babies were the NFTs of the 90s
What happens when the frenzy ends and the world doesn’t value your valuables? Vox’s Emily Stewart explains.
Read Emily’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22870250/nft-beanie-baby-price-guide-bubble-princess-value
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1/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
The crypto colonizers of Puerto Rico
For several years, businesses have flocked to Puerto Rico because of its reputation as a tax haven. Crypto investors are getting in on it now, too—and there’s been consequences for the island. Nitasha Tiku from The Washington Post explains.
Read Nitasha’s story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/13/crypto-puerto-rico/
Today’s episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez , engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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1/21/2022 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Microsoft is buying one of the biggest names in games
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard, one of the biggest names in games — if Washington lets it.
Read Peter Kafka’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/1/18/22889342/microsoft-activision-antitrust-games-streaming-gamepass
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla.
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1/20/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
The 5G airport freakout, explained
The FAA is worried about your cellphone again. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/1/12/22878622/5g-airplanes-c-band-interference-faa
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1/19/2022 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
So … what the hell is Web3?
What the hell is Web3, why did everyone start talking about it all at once, and are we going to still be talking about it in a few months? Jarrod Dicker, an investor at the Chernin Group, may know the answers to some of those questions, so he sat down to talk with Peter Kafka, host of the Recode Media podcast.
Host of Recode Media: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at Recode
More to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.
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1/18/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Electric cars aren’t just vehicles
They’re big batteries that can power homes and businesses, too. Recode’s Neel Dhanesha explains.
Read Neel’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22872237/biden-electric-vehicle-batteries-clean-energy
Today’s episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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1/14/2022 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
John Deere thinks its self-driving tractor's sexy
We’re one step closer to self-farming farms. Recode’s Adam Clark Estes explains.
Read Adam’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/1/8/22872749/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-autonomous-farming
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla.
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1/13/2022 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Now’s the time to get the job you want
American workers have power. That won’t last forever.Recode’s Rani Molla explains.
Read Rani’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22841490/work-remote-wages-labor-force-participation-great-resignation-unions-quits
Today’s episode was produced by Tori Dominguez, (@Tori_as_always), engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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1/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Are we living in a simulation?
Sean Illing talks with philosopher David Chalmers about virtual worlds and the nature of reality, and other topics that stem from Chalmers's new book Reality+. In this far-reaching discussion, Sean and Prof. Chalmers get into the makeup of human consciousness, the question of whether we're living in a computer simulation, and — of course — The Matrix. Are digital worlds genuine realities, or will their proliferation lead to a troublesome turning away from the physical world?
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: David Chalmers, University Professor of Philosophy and Neural Science, NYU; co-director, Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness
References:
Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy by David J. Chalmers (Norton; 2022)
Meditations on First Philosophy by René Descartes (1641)
"Are You Living In a Computer Simulation?" by Nick Bostrom (Philosophical Quarterly vol. 53 (211); 2003)
The Matrix (1999), dir. by The Wachowskis; The Matrix Resurrections (2021), dir. by Lana Wachowski
Free Guy (2021), dir. by Shawn Levy
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson (1992)
Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick (1974)
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1/11/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Rapid tests, omicron, and you
Rapid tests work with omicron, but there are caveats. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22870328/how-to-use-rapid-tests-omicron
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1/10/2022 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Theranope
A tech startup said it could start a medical revolution with a little machine and a drop of blood. It was a fraud, but research into smarter, less invasive blood testing is a reality.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Will Reid and Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Haleema Shah.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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1/7/2022 • 22 minutes, 33 seconds
To catch an insurrectionist
After the Capitol riot the FBI and technology companies teamed up to track down, arrest, and prosecute insurrectionists using their digital footprints. One year later, Recode’s Sara Morrison explains what we’ve learned — and what it means for the future of law enforcement and our privacy.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22218963/capitol-photos-legal-charges-fbi-police-facebook-twitter
Today’s episode was produced by Tori Dominguez, (@Tori_as_always), engineered by Melissa Pons of Hemlock Creek Productions and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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1/6/2022 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Jill Lepore on Elon Musk's imaginary world
Sean Illing talks with historian Jill Lepore about her new podcast: The Evening Rocket explores Elon Musk and the new form of extravagant, extreme capitalism — which Lepore dubs "Muskism" — that he has ushered in. They discuss the formative role played by science fiction stories, why the super-wealthy are drawn to space travel, and why, according to Lepore, Elon Musk is not much of a futurist after all.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Jill Lepore, podcast host; professor, Harvard University
References:
• Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket by Jill Lepore (Pushkin/BBC; Nov. 2021)
• Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World, dir. Werner Herzog (2016)
• The Mars Trilogy (Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars) by Kim Stanley Robinson (Del Ray; 1992, 1993, 1996; re-issue 2021)
• Technocracy Digest issues on the Internet Archive
• "Science Fiction and Mrs. Brown" by Ursula K. Le Guin (1976)
• Elon Musk on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Sept. 10, 2015)
• Elon Musk's Neuralink demonstration (Aug. 28, 2020)
• "Newt Gingrich trying to sell Trump on a cheap moon plan" by Bryan Bender (Politico; Aug. 19, 2019)
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1/5/2022 • 57 minutes, 50 seconds
The problem with TikTok therapists
If you’ve spent a few minutes on TikTok, you probably have seen videos about mental health–and you’re not alone. Vox’s Rebecca Jennings explains how the platform’s algorithm has been serving mental health content and raising questions about self-diagnosis.
Read Rebecca’’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/9/30/22696338/pathologizing-adhd-autism-anxiety-internet-tiktok-twitter
Today’s episode was produced by Tori Dominguez, (@Tori_as_always), engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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1/4/2022 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
The space station race
After two decades in orbit, the International Space Station will shut down, and a crop of several new space stations will take its place. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains.
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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1/3/2022 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
You’ve got my mail
We use email for practically everything. But can we really trust it with some of our most sensitive information? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
Read Sara’s story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/22620276/what-to-do-when-you-get-someone-elses-email-security-vulnerabilities-gmail-inbox-invasion
This episode was made by:
Host: Rani Molla (@ranimolla)
Producer: Sofi LaLonde (@sofilalonde)
Engineer: Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions)
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12/30/2021 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
The 21st century trolley problem
Autonomous tech could lead to deaths at the hands of robots. But is continuing to let humans drive even worse? Recode’s Rani Molla explains.
This episode was made by:
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Host: Adam Clark Estes
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12/29/2021 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
The gas stove myth
The oil industry spent decades convincing Americans that there was something special about cooking with gas. Rebecca Leber (@RebLeber) explains.
Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2021/02/how-the-fossil-fuel-industry-convinced-americans-to-love-gas-stoves/
This episode was made by:
Host: Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer
Producer: Sofi LaLonde (@sofilalonde)
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12/28/2021 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
The ghosts of Google Maps
Imagine coming across your dead relative in Google's Street View. For some people, it's a strange reality. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how some have been using the service to remember loved ones who have died.
References:
Read Rebecca’s story here.
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12/27/2021 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
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The World Wide Web is kept interconnected through hyperlinks. But what happens when those hyperlinks stop working? Researchers say hyperlinks are dying at an alarming rate, and it could signal trouble for journalists, historians, and academics. Clare Stanton (@clare_stanton) at the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School joins Recode Daily to explain.
References:
Read Clare’s report here: https://www.cjr.org/analysis/linkrot-content-drift-new-york-times.php
Learn more about Perma.cc here
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12/23/2021 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
How to buy anything for a fraction of the cost
With the advent of the internet and blockchain technology, the list of valuables you can invest in is endless. In addition to gold, cryptocoins, and the usual stocks, people are now putting their money into everyday collectibles like antique cars and baseball cards. Financial journalist Dion Rabouin (@DionRabouin) explains.
Read Dion’s story here: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22700655/cryptocurrency-invest-nft-whiskey-playboy
This episode was made by:
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12/22/2021 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
How social media threatens humanity
Social media has, in an incredibly short period of time, drastically restructured the way we communicate. But there's a problem: We know very little about its dangers. A new paper in the scientific journal PNAS argues that if left misunderstood and unchecked, we could see unintended consequences of new technology. Recode's Shirin Ghaffary spoke with Mirta Galesic and Jay Van Bavel, two co-authors of the paper, to learn more.
References:
Read Shirin’s original interview here.
Want to read the paper? You can find it here.
Mirta Galesic, professor of human social dynamics at the Santa Fe Institute.
Jay Van Bavel, associate professor of psychology and neural science at NYU. (@jayvanbavel)
This episode was made by:
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Producer: Sofi LaLonde (@sofilalonde)
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12/21/2021 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
TikTok is making tax policy cool
TikTok is the go-to place for memes and dance videos. But sometimes those pieces of content can play a critical role in letting lawmakers know which policies are working and which ones are not. Today, the Washington Post’s Dave Jorgenson (@davejorgenson) and Vox’s Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt) join Recode Daily to discuss how TikTok is influencing American democracy and encouraging civic engagement.
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References:
Read Dylan’s story here
Watch Dave’s TikToks here
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12/20/2021 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
What Google’s trending searches say about America in 2021
From wolf haircuts to Wall Street, Recode's Rani Molla explains what Americans googled this year.
Read Rani’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22822257/google-trending-searches-2021-america
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12/17/2021 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Social media comes for the QVC
Live shopping has traditionally been the territory of television networks like QVC and HSN, but now social media platforms are getting in on it. This isn’t your grandmother’s live shopping experience though. Vox’s Terry Nguyen explains.
Today’s episode was produced by Vox audio fellow Tori Dominguez,, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla.
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12/16/2021 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
OnlyFans blurs the line between influencing and sex work
On platforms like OnlyFans, people with big followings online can earn money. Rebecca Jennings explains why celebrities and influencers are joining the platform, and what their arrival means for the sex workers who were there first.
Read Rebecca’’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22749123/onlyfans-influencers-sex-work-instagram-pornography
Today’s episode was produced by Vox audio fellow Tori Dominguez, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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12/15/2021 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
The first Starbucks union
A Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, recently became the first company-owned store in the US to unionize. Recode’s Rani Molla explains the historic vote and what it means for workers everywhere.
Read Rani’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22825850/starbucks-union-first-organizing-vote-nlrb
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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12/14/2021 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Workers of the world, stay home!
Why Americans have a problematic relationship with work, and how to move toward a rational future (as opposed to a national emergency) of working from home.
Host of Vox Conversations: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guests: Anne Helen Petersen (@annehelen) & Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel), authors
References:
Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home by Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen (Knopf; Dec. 7, 2021)
"How millennials became the burnout generation" by Sean Illing, in conversation with Anne Helen Petersen (Vox; Dec. 3, 2020)
This episode of Vox Conversations was made by:
Producer: Erikk Geannikis
Editor: Amy Drozdowska
Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey
Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall
Vox Audio Fellow: Victoria Dominguez
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12/13/2021 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
The inside story of HBO
For nearly 50 years, HBO has kept us riveted with movies and TV shows. But its behind-the-scenes stories are equally compelling.
James Andrew Miller is the author of definitive oral histories of media institutions like Saturday Night Live, ESPN and, most recently, HBO. He explains how the company ascended to power; why attempts to combine the company with Apple and other suitors never happened; what really happened when AT&T decided to buy and then sell HBO’s parent company; and what happens to HBO in a world where it competes with deep-pocketed rivals like Netflix and Disney.
Featuring: Jim Miller (@jimmiller), Journalist and Author ofTinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers.
Host of Recode Media: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at Recode
More to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.
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12/10/2021 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds
Kids content is crushing it
Just a few years ago, kids’ streaming content was seen as a tool to stop users from canceling their subscriptions. But in the pandemic, shows for kids are dominating the streaming landscape. Sara Fischer (@sarafischer) explains.
Read Sara’s story here: https://www.axios.com/kids-content-netflix-youtube-ratings-53db5480-6036-415b-9a0a-46f9249d49e9.html
Today's episode was produced by Vox audio fellow Tori Dominguez, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and was hosted by Rani Molla.
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12/9/2021 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
The highs and lows of the "creator economy"
Vox's Rebecca Jennings talks with Taylor Lorenz, tech culture reporter for the New York Times, about the creator economy: what it is, who's in it, and why more people are paying attention to it. They also talk about the hidden toll of running your own individual media company, the elusive term "cheugy," and the perils of reporting on internet culture and becoming (as Taylor occasionally has) part of the story.
Host: Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa), senior correspondent, Vox
Guest: Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz), technology reporter, New York Times
References:
"For Creators, Everything Is for Sale" by Taylor Lorenz (New York Times; Mar. 11)
"The sexfluencers" by Rebecca Jennings (Vox; Oct. 28)
"my boss is an app and I owe it money" by @prophethusband (Mar. 23, 2018)
"The D'Amelio kids are not all right" by Rebecca Jennings (Vox; Sept. 14)
Chasing Cameron dir. Brandon Ayres (Netflix; 2016)
"NFTs Weren't Supposed to End Like This" by Anil Dash (The Atlantic; Apr. 2)
"What Is 'Cheugy'? You Know It When You See It" by Taylor Lorenz (New York Times; May 3)
"What is cheugy? Here are 10 ways to know if you fit the description" by Alexander Kacala and Miah Hardy (The Today Show; May 6)
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12/8/2021 • 44 minutes, 25 seconds
Unwrapping Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped may be the product of spying and data tracking, but we still kinda love this annual tradition. Kelly Pau (@kehpow) explains.
Read Kelly’s story: https://www.vox.com/culture/22814121/spotify-wrapped-2021-algorithm-data-privacy
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan (@TaylorMaycan), engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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12/7/2021 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Space trash
Russia blew up a satellite and almost put the International Space Station in a precarious position. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains how humans are trashing space. A space environmentalist (!) explains what cleanup might look like.
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
Additional engineering by Cristian Ayala.
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12/6/2021 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
The mushroom detectives of Facebook
When a loved one eats a potentially deadly plant in the front yard, time is of the essence. A Facebook group is stepping in to help users get answers right away. Reporter Chia-Yi Hou (@chiayi_hou) explains.
Read Chia-Yi’s story here: https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/22800793/mushroom-plant-poison-facebook-help-dog-pet
Today’s episode was produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes) and Tori Dominguez (@tori_as_always), engineered by Melissa Pons, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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12/3/2021 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
How Amazon squeezes small businesses
Amazon’s strategy to squeeze marketplace sellers and maximize its own profits is evolving. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains.
Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22810795/amazon-marketplace-prime-report
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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12/2/2021 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Twitter has a new boss
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey announced on Monday that he’s stepping down as CEO. Why is he leaving, and who will take his place? Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) breaks down the latest news.
Read Shirin’s story here:
https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/11/29/22808525/twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-resignation-distracted-wizard-bearded-visionary-square-elliott
Today’s episode was produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes) and Tori Dominguez (@tori_as_always), engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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12/1/2021 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
All my friends are robocalls
Why even answer the phone anymore?
This episode of Today, Explained was hosted by Sean Rameswaram; produced by Noam Hassenfeld, and Luke Vander Ploeg; edited by Brigid McCarthy; and engineered by Efim Shapiro. Irene Noguchi was the executive producer.
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11/30/2021 • 21 minutes, 21 seconds
What inflation means for the holiday shopping season
Inflation and supply chain woes aren’t stopping shopping, but they’re changing it. Vox’ Emily Stewart (@EmilyStewartM) explains.
Read Emily’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22791953/inflation-christmas-shopping-thanksgiving-black-friday-target-walmart
Today’s episode was hosted by Recode’s Rani Molla and engineered by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions.
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11/29/2021 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
The case for buying less stuff
The supply chain is facing an enormous strain this holiday season. Shoppers are scrambling to buy their gifts as soon as possible. But what if it’s actually an opportunity for consumers to consume less? Vox’s Terry Nguyen (@terrygtnguyen) explains.
References:
Read Terry’s story here
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11/23/2021 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
The Doorbell
The American dream of a suburban house with a white picket fence cordons off the home as a haven, separate from the outside world. This personal, private utopia becomes defined by who gets let in. And that is determined by a device that isn’t often thought of as technology. But it's the first thing that you touch when you enter someone else’s home.
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11/22/2021 • 43 minutes, 51 seconds
Automation is not what you think
Workers have always feared robots taking over their jobs, but it’s not robots they have to watch out for. Author and New York Times columnist Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) explains what the next era of automation will actually look like.
Learn more about Kevin’s book, Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation, here -- https://www.kevinroose.com/futureproof
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11/19/2021 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Where are the at-home Covid-19 tests?
Rapid at-home Covid-19 tests are hard to come by right now — and expensive. ProPublica’s Lydia DePillis explains what’s behind the shortages, what the U.S. can learn from Europe’s testing strategy, and what the federal government is doing to get more tests on shelves.
Read Lydia’s article: https://www.propublica.org/article/heres-why-rapid-covid-tests-are-so-expensive-and-hard-to-find
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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11/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Turkey shortage?
Disruptions to the supply chain are throwing the turkey industry for a loop. This Thanksgiving, the perfect turkey might just be the one you can actually get your hands on. Vox’s Emily Stewart (@EmilyStewartM) explains.
Read Emily’s story here: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22770592/2021-thanksgiving-turkey-shortage-prices
This episode was made by:
Host: Rani Molla (@ranimolla)
Producer: Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes)
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11/17/2021 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Why Chris Hayes thinks we're all famous now
On this episode of Vox Conversations, Sean Illing talks with Chris Hayes, author, commentator, and host of All In With Chris Hayes on MSNBC. They discuss his recent essay in the New Yorker about fame and the internet, why we seek attention from strangers online, and how some German philosophers might offer guidance for our predicament.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes), host, All In With Chris Hayes on MSNBC
References:
"On the Internet, We're Always Famous" by Chris Hayes (New Yorker; Sept. 24)
“We Should All Know Less About Each Other” by Michelle Goldberg (New York Times; Nov. 1)
Plato, Phaedrus (c. 370 BCE)
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman (Penguin; 2005)
G.W.F. Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit (1807)
Introduction to the Reading of Hegel: Lectures on the "Phenomenology of Spirit" by Alexandre Kojève (1947; tr. 1969)
The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads by Tim Wu (Vintage; 2017)
Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment by Robert Wright (Simon & Schuster; 2018)
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11/16/2021 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds
Facebook's next monopoly
Can Mark Zuckerberg create a metaverse monopoly through mergers and acquisitions? Recode’s Peter Kafka explains.
Read Peter’s story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/22776461/facebook-meta-metaverse-monopoly
Today’s show was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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11/15/2021 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Your boss might be watching you
Your boss looking over your shoulder at the office wasn’t really something to think twice about. But now that a lot of office workers are working from home, bosses are finding more and more ways to keep tabs remotely. The Washington Post’s Danielle Abril (@DanielleDigest) explains.
Read Danielle’s story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/24/remote-work-from-home-surveillance/
This episode was made by:
Host: Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes)
Producer: Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes)
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11/12/2021 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
The case for climate reparations
While world leaders have descended on Glasgow to try to figure out how to slow emissions in the future, New York magazine’s David Wallace-Wells argues rich countries like the United States should also atone for their polluting past.
This episode from Today, Explained was produced by Will Reid and Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Cristian Ayala, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Additional engineering by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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11/11/2021 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
A dispatch from COP26
Government officials from countries all over the world are gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss a path forward on how to combat climate change. Vox's Umair Irfan (@umairfan) is there now, and he joins Recode Daily to share the latest.
Read Umair's latest reporting here
This episode was made by:
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11/10/2021 • 18 minutes
The open secret to looking like a superhero
Performance-enhancing drugs helped create the new male body standard. You see their effects on the action heroes of mainstream movies, on the fitness influencers of Instagram, maybe even on the people lifting next to us at the gym. PEDs are becoming mainstream, but we still don't fully understand what they do to our health. Vox's Alex Abad-Santos explains.
Read Alex's story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22760163/steroids-hgh-hollywood-actors-peds-performance-enhancing-drugs
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11/9/2021 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Fixing America’s imperfect shipping system
You know that PS5 you ordered weeks ago that hasn’t arrived yet on your doorstep? The reason behind that delay is more complex than you might think. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how every step in the US shipping system is broken, and how to fix it.
Read Rebecca’s story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/11/5/22764088/supply-chain-shipping-delays-logistics
This episode was made by:
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Producer: Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes)
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11/8/2021 • 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Zillow’s over-Zestimate
A few years ago, the famous real estate tech company Zillow began buying houses. The new venture seemed promising, but the company’s attempt to flip the properties while making life easier for its users has spelled disaster. Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark (@pat_clark) explains what went wrong.
Read Patrick’s story here
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11/5/2021 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
“I quit!”
Businesses are reopening and jobs are coming back, but workers, in many cases, are not. Recode’s Rani Molla joined Vox’s Today, Explained podcast to talk about what's going on with workers demanding better benefits — and why some are leaving their industry altogether.
Today, Explained is hosted by Sean Rameswaram, produced by Miles Bryan, and edited by Jillian Weinberger.
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11/4/2021 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Higher pay is not enough to bring workers back
Hundreds of thousands of workers left the hospitality and leisure industries at the onset of the pandemic. Now that businesses have started reopening, why are so many workers not returning? D. Taylor (@DTaylorUH), president of Unite Here, explains.
Read more here: https://www.vox.com/recode/22748448/service-food-hotel-workers-pay-raise-resignation-jobs-wages-benefits
This episode was made by:
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11/3/2021 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
How Big Tech benefits from the disinformation panic
In this episode of Vox Conversations, host Sean Illing and Joe Bernstein of BuzzFeed News discuss online disinformation and what — if anything — can be done about it.
References:
"Bad News: Selling the story of disinformation" by Joseph Bernstein (Harper's; Sept. 2021)
"Civil Society Must Be Defended: Misinformation, Moral Panics, and Wars of Restoration" by Jack Bratich (Communication, Culture & Critique 13 (3); Sept. 2020)
"The Priest in Politics: Father Charles E. Coughlin and the Presidential Election of 1936" by Philip A. Grant Jr. (Records of the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia 101 (1); 1990)
"Lying in Politics: Reflections on The Pentagon Papers" by Hannah Arendt (NYRB; Nov. 18, 1971)
Subprime Attention Crisis: Advertising and the Time Bomb at the Heart of the Internet by Tim Hwang (FSG Originals; 2020)
"Does Instagram Harm Girls? No One Actually Knows" by Laurence Steinberg (New York Times; Oct. 10)
The Radio Right: How a Band of Broadcasters Took on the Federal Government and Built the Modern Conservative Movement by Paul Matzko (Oxford; 2020)
"What's so bad about scientism?" by Moti Mizrahi (Social Epistemology 31 (4); 2017)
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11/2/2021 • 52 minutes, 57 seconds
The male anxiety industrial complex
Health-care brands want to leverage young men’s anxiety over erections and hair loss into a multibillion-dollar empire. Reporter Jesse Barron (@_jessebarron) explains.
Read Jesse’s story here: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/10/hims-health-care.html
Today’s episode was produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes), engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Rani Molla (@ranimolla).
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11/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Facebook’s Meta-morphosis
From the company that brought you alternate facts comes an alternate reality!
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Will Reid, engineered by Efim Shapiro, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and was hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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10/29/2021 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
The ghost stores of Instagram
That cute dress you bought off Instagram could be found for much cheaper on Shein, AliExpress or Amazon. Vox’s Terry Nguyen explains.
Read Terry’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22745054/instagram-boutique-drop-shipping-ghost-stores
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10/28/2021 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
The price of Apple’s new privacy feature
Apple's latest software update offers enhanced privacy to iOS users, but at what cost? Critics of the new policy say small e-companies face the brunt of it, while Big Tech players in the ad market can afford the new change. Patience Haggin (@patiencehaggin) from The Wall Street Journal explains.
References:
Read Patience’s story here
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10/27/2021 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
What the internet took from us
A conversation about the complicated relationship between change, innovation and loss, and how to understand who we are and who we've become in a world where we're never truly offline.
Vox Conversations: https://www.vox.com/vox-conversations-podcast
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Vox interviews writer
Guest: Pamela Paul (@PamelaPaulNYT), author and New York Times Book Review editor
References:
• 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet by Pamela Paul (Penguin Random House; 2021)
• Pornified: How Pornography Is Damaging Our Lives, Our Relationships, and Our Families by Pamela Paul (St. Martin's Griffin; 2006)
• "Let Children Get Bored Again" by Pamela Paul (New York Times; Feb. 2, 2019)
• "For Teen Girls, Instagram Is a Cesspool" by Lindsay Crouse (New York Times; Oct. 8)
• "The Moral Panic Engulfing Instagram" by Farhad Manjoo (New York Times; Oct. 13)
This episode was made by:
• Producer: Erikk Geannikis
• Editor: Amy Drozdowska
• Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey
• Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall
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10/26/2021 • 52 minutes, 11 seconds
TikTok's fictional influencers
A tech company has created a slate of scripted influencers, each with their own storylines. But how is anyone supposed to tell the difference between what’s real and what isn’t? Vox's Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa) explains.
Today's episode was produced by Alan Rodriguex Espinoza (@ardzes), engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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10/25/2021 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Dune was ahead of its time
The latest and long-awaited adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel Dune is in theaters and it's epic in every sense. Vox’s film critic Alissa Wilkinson takes us back to previous takes on the tale and where they fell short. And Gizmodo’s Geo Dvorsky (@Dvorsky) explains why Dune's message feels especially relevant in 2021.
This episode was made by:
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10/22/2021 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Dave Chappelle vs. trans people vs. Netflix
Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, "The Closer," may be a tipping point for trans people. They have a list of demands, but taking down the special isn't one of them. The Verge’s Zoe Schiffer explains.
Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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10/21/2021 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
The “Russian roulette” of buying drugs online
Teens are overdosing on drugs at an alarming rate, many of them after buying counterfeit pills on Snapchat. NBC News’ Olivia Solon (@oliviasolon) explains how Snapchat is trying to rid its platform of drug dealers.
Read Olivia’s story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/pills-bought-on-snapchat-deadly/
This episode was produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes), engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and hosted by Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes).
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10/20/2021 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
Save the rhinos ... with 3D printers?
Fake rhino horns were supposed to foil poachers. Vox’s Benji Jones explains what went wrong.
This episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek productions, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
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10/19/2021 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
The $5,000 butt
The Brazilian butt lift isn’t just a cosmetic surgery; it’s a lifestyle. Vox’s Rebecca Jennings explains how influencers gave a decades-old procedure new life.
Listen to the rest of the episode here: https://megaphone.link/VMP8712712453
This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Haleema Shah.
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Recode Daily host: Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes)
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10/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 9 seconds
Apple’s China problem
Much of Apple’s success is built around its relationship with China, which is both one of Apple’s largest markets as well as where most of its products are manufactured.
In the latest episode of Land of the Giants, Recode’s Peter Kafka and reporter Wayne Ma discuss the complicated relationship with that has seen Apple make compromises with an authoritarian regime over privacy and human rights in pursuit of huge profits.
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10/15/2021 • 18 minutes, 49 seconds
Lebanon goes dark
The Lebanese government has neglected its electric grid for decades. The whole country lost power last weekend, leaving many without access to water, internet access, or critical medical services. The Washington Post’s Nader Durgham (@NaderDurgham) shares his experience from Beirut.
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10/14/2021 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
The future of healthcare might not include privacy
Telehealth and virtual care boomed during the pandemic. Same with technological advancements in consumer and medical-grade health devices. Together, they may lead to a future with better, more accessible healthcare — if outdated and insufficient privacy laws don’t continue to lag behind. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains
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10/13/2021 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
How to buy anything for a fraction of the cost
With the advent of the internet and blockchain technology, the list of valuables you can invest in is endless. In addition to gold, cryptocoins, and the usual stocks, people are now putting their money into everyday collectibles like antique cars and baseball cards. Financial journalist Dion Rabouin (@DionRabouin) explains.
Read Dion’s story here
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10/12/2021 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Amazon wants you to buy this electric truck
Electric cars have taken years to find success, and companies have been slow to innovate batteries strong enough to power an electric truck. But just a few days ago, the Amazon-backed startup Rivian unveiled the world’s first electric pickup. Bob Sorokanich (@RSorokanich) with Road & Track magazine explains.
References:
Read Bob’s story here
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10/8/2021 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
How to regulate Facebook
US lawmakers have been angry at Facebook for years. Former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen's testimony before Congress gave them the clearest path yet for how to address the company’s harms to society. Recode’s Shirin’s Ghaffary explains.
References:
Facebook’s whistleblower tells Congress how to regulate tech: https://www.vox.com/recode/22711551/facebook-whistleblower-congress-hearing-regulation-mark-zuckerberg-frances-haugen-senator-blumenthal
Why this Facebook scandal is different: https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/10/3/22707940/frances-haugen-facebook-whistleblower-60-minutes-teen-girls-instagram
It’s getting harder for people to believe that Facebook is a net good for society: https://www.vox.com/recode/22677911/facebook-scandal-research-teen-mental-health
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10/7/2021 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
How food delivery apps destabilized an industry
Food delivery apps like Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats may have made life easier for customers, but delivery workers are the ones paying the price. Left without protections, workers in New York City are calling for change. The Verge’s Josh Dzieza (@joshdzieza) explains.
References:
Read Josh’s story for Curbed here
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10/6/2021 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
The Facebook whistleblower
An anonymous whistleblower ignited Facebook’s latest scandal last month after leaking thousands of damning internal documents to journalists and lawmakers. Over the weekend, she revealed her identity.
References:
Why this Facebook scandal is different (Recode): https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/10/3/22707940/frances-haugen-facebook-whistleblower-60-minutes-teen-girls-instagram
60 Minutes' interview with Frances Haugan (CBS): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen-misinformation-public-60-minutes-2021-10-03/
Whistle-Blower to Accuse Facebook of Contributing to Jan. 6 Riot, Memo Says (The New York Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/02/technology/whistle-blower-facebook-memo.html
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10/5/2021 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
AI’s anti-Muslim bias problem
Artificial intelligence is often thought of as an efficient and objective tool for everyday tasks. But a lot of AI systems show signs of racism and discrimination, the impacts of which can be detrimental. Vox’s Sigal Samuel (@SigalSamuel) explains why one particular AI system is showing anti-Muslim bias.
References:
Read Sigal’s story on Vox.com here.
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10/4/2021 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
NASA’s new telescope is a game-changer
Decades ago, the Hubble telescope revolutionized NASA’s ability to visualize space. Soon, the new James Webb telescope will take us even further. Vox’s Unexplainable explores the endless possibilities of NASA’s new spyglass.
References:
Listen to the full episode here
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10/1/2021 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
The rise of a Silicon Valley supervillain
Peter Thiel has worn many hats over the years: He co-founded PayPal, helped fund Facebook, and brought about Gawker’s demise. He was also one of Donald Trump’s biggest advocates. How did Thiel gain so much power? Bloomberg’s Max Chafkin (@chafkin) explains.
References:
Listen to Peter Kafka’s full interview with Max Chafkin here
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9/30/2021 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
The 21st century trolley problem
Autonomous tech could lead to deaths at the hands of robots. But is continuing to let humans drive even worse? Recode’s Rani Molla explains.
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9/29/2021 • 10 minutes
Fixing Facebook
Facebook is broken, and everyone knows it. Can it be fixed? Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains.
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9/28/2021 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
It’s been a busy year in tech. What’s next?
As we get ready for the 2021 Code Conference, we’re looking back on the biggest tech stories we’ve covered recently. Recode Editor-in-Chief Samantha Oltman (@SamOltman) joins us to ask: What could the future of tech have in store?
References:
More about Code 2021 here
Read more about the ongoing remote work battle at Apple here
Read Rebecca Heilweil’s story about Facebook and vaccine misinformation here
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9/27/2021 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Inside an unexpected fight at Apple
For the past several months, a fight has been brewing inside Apple, the world’s most profitable company, about a fundamental aspect of its business: whether or not its corporate employees must return to the office. That this battle is happening at Apple signals a major shift for the company. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains.
References: Read Shirin and Rani’s reporting here.
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9/24/2021 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
How the iPhone changed everything
The smartphone landscape hasn’t been the same since Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone in 2007. Peter Kafka (@pkafka) explores the legacy of this game-changing device in the first episode of the new season of Land of the Giants.
References:
Listen to Land of the Giants here
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9/23/2021 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Facebook’s secret research, explained
Recently, the Wall Street Journal uncovered some damning internal research at Facebook regarding the impact of social media on our mental health, democracy, and society at large.
The WSJ’s Jeff Horwitz (@JeffHorwitz) joins Recode Daily to break down his reporting: “This research made it to me because the people who I worked with were very clear that it wasn't getting acted on appropriately in the first place.”
References:
Read Jeff’s reports here
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9/22/2021 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Everybody's hiring; nobody's getting hired
There are more open jobs in the United States than available workers, yet job seekers are struggling to land new gigs. The country’s broken hiring system is to blame. Recode’s Rani Molla and Vox’s Emily Stewart explain.
References:
https://www.vox.com/recode/22673353/unemployment-job-search-linkedin-indeed-algorithm
https://www.vox.com/recode/22677968/job-search-tips-linkedin-ziprecruiter-indeed
https://www.wsj.com/articles/companies-need-more-workers-why-do-they-reject-millions-of-resumes-11630728008
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9/21/2021 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
The Real World: Space
The Inspiration4 space mission was historic. It may have laid the groundwork for the future of commercial space travel, which offers limitless possibilities for space-themed brand deals and product placements. Axios’s Miriam Kramer (@mirikramer) and Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explain.
References:
Read Rebecca’s story here.
Listen to Miriam’s podcast here.
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9/20/2021 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
Instagram is bad for teens’ self-esteem, and it knows it
New reporting from the Wall Street Journal confirms what many teens already knew: Instagram can be harmful to their body image and self-esteem. And as it turns out, the company knows it too. Recode Media’s Peter Kafka (@pkafka) asked Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, about these revelations.
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9/17/2021 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
California scheming
Republicans primed their voters to believe the California recall was stolen. And right-wing media helped them. Vox’s Aaron Rupar explains. Read Aaron’s story here.
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9/16/2021 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
The future of cybersex
The mobile gaming giant Roblox is hugely popular among minors — most of them young kids. But it turns out the platform has a burgeoning strip club and sex work scene. Players say it’s all fun and games, but the lines are blurred when adult users get involved. E.J. Dickson (@ejdickson) with Rolling Stone joins Recode Daily to explain.
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9/15/2021 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Walgreens' Covid testing site exposes patient data
Millions of people got Covid-19 tests through Walgreens. Their information wasn’t adequately protected. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains. Read her report here.
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9/14/2021 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Facebook’s smart glasses: cool or creepy?
Facebook and Ray-Ban announced their new collaboration: Ray-Ban Stories, their version of smart glasses. And they are surprisingly normal-looking, something developers hope will someday make their smart glasses as ubiquitous as a smartphone. Alex Heath (@alexehealth), senior reporter at The Verge, explains.
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9/13/2021 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Why El Salvador made bitcoin a national currency
El Salvador recently became the first and only country to recognize bitcoin as an official currency. It’s a high-risk, high-reward experiment for the and the world is watching. The Wall Street Journal’s Caitlin Ostroff explains.
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9/10/2021 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
How gig work became a full-time job
The pandemic put a lot into perspective, especially when it comes to work. Millions of Americans lost their jobs during lockdown, while others found themselves juggling remote work and child care. And now more and more people are juggling a full-time job, child care, and another job on the side to help pay the bills. Recode’s Rani Molla (@ranimolla) explains why gig work is on the rise.
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9/9/2021 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
You’ve got my mail
We use email for practically everything. We use it for everyday things like food delivery apps, newsletters, and streaming services. We also use it for serious things like managing our finances, applying for jobs, and communicating with loved ones. But how safe is email? Can we really trust it with some of our most sensitive information? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
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9/8/2021 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Start your holiday shopping NOW!
The pandemic has put immense strain on the global supply chain. Everything from basic food items like chicken wings to critical tech components like computer chips is running low. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) and Vox’s Terry Nguyen (@terrygtnguyen) join Recode Daily to discuss how this could impact your year-end shopping plans.
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9/7/2021 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Air conditioning is not cool
Air conditioning technology was considered revolutionary in the 20th century, but over the years, it’s proven to be devastating for the environment. Today, Recode’s Adam Clark Estes is joined by Eric Dean Wilson (@ericdeanwilson), the author behind After Cooling: On Freon, Global Warming, and the Terrible Cost of Comfort, to discuss how to rethink cooling in America.
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9/2/2021 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
How the levees held
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday, August 29. The powerful storm grew to Category 4 by the time it crashed into the coast, and with a storm this strong, one big question was on everybody’s mind: Will the levees hold this time? They did, and here to explain how they worked is Associated Press reporter Jeff Amy (@jeffamy).
Jeff wrote an explainer about the new levee system in New Orleans.
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9/1/2021 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Mandating vaccines shouldn’t be a restaurant worker’s job
In some parts of the US, customers in bars and restaurants are now required to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 in order to enter the business. This can give servers, hosts, and bartenders peace of mind when they go into work, but it also puts the burden of enforcing the rules on those same employees. As Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains, this can mean less tip income and an increasingly hostile work environment.
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8/31/2021 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Blaming Facebook won't solve the misinformation problem
The New York Times’ Shira Ovide, writes the popular and incisive On Tech newsletter, which means she gets to write about… everything. She sits down with Recode’s Peter Kafka to discuss some of her latest stories in her column like why “Tech Can’t Fix Everything”, how society rather than social media itself is more to blame for the spread of misinformation.
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8/30/2021 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Big Tech’s Taliban problem
For the first time in 20 years, the Taliban controls Afghanistan. This change in power raises questions for companies like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube as they have to figure out how to handle what was once considered an insurgent, terrorist-affiliated group now potentially governing an entire country. Vox’s Jen Kirby (@j_kirby1) explains.
References:
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8/27/2021 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Did we pull the plug on virtual school too soon?
Students and teachers are returning to classrooms after more than a year of virtual learning, but going back to school doesn’t mean going back to normal. Vox’s Anna North (@annanorthtweets) joins Recode Daily to break down how schools are preparing.
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8/26/2021 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Is the future of work in employees’ hands?
Many companies are preparing to return to the office this fall, but how is that going to work? Will the way we do our jobs be forever changed because of the pandemic? Do American workers have the motivation – and opportunity – to change the status quo? These are all questions we had, so Recode’s Rani Molla asked them for us. She talked to Tsedal Neeley, a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, and here is part of their conversation.
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8/25/2021 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
404: Podcast not found
The World Wide Web is kept interconnected through hyperlinks. But what happens when those hyperlinks stop working? Researchers say hyperlinks are dying at an alarming rate, and it could signal trouble for journalists, historians, and academics. Clare Stanton (@clare_stanton) at the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School joins Recode Daily to explain.
References:
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Learn more about Perma.cc here
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8/24/2021 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Your next office could be inside a VR headset
Work from home typically means Zoom calls and Slack, but Mark Zuckerberg is envisioning a new way to work remotely: virtual reality. Last week, he unveiled Workrooms: Facebook’s latest effort to enter the “metaverse.” Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains.
References:
Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s full interview with CBS unveiling Horizon Workrooms here.
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8/23/2021 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
TikTok is making tax policy cool
TikTok is the go-to place for memes and dance videos. But sometimes those pieces of content can play a critical role in letting lawmakers know which policies are working and which ones are not. Today, the Washington Post’s Dave Jorgenson (@davejorgenson) and Vox’s Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt) join Recode Daily to discuss how TikTok is influencing American democracy and encouraging civic engagement.
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8/20/2021 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Why am I so invested in Alabama sorority TikTok?
Last week, videos of students hoping to join a sorority at the University of Alabama exploded on TikTok. For You pages were all about girls’ outfits and preferred houses, and for some reason, users could not get enough. Why did we get so caught up in rush week? Vox’s Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa) joins Adam Clark Estes to discuss.
References:
Read Rebecca’s explainer here.
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8/19/2021 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
TikTok made me buy it
TikTok has a tendency to make products fly off the shelves. But then they flame out fast. Vox’s in-house TikTok expert Rebecca Jennings explains the phenomenon, the relationship between influencers and brands, and the inevitable pitfalls that come with a rapid rise to recognition.
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8/18/2021 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Tesla is in trouble with the US government
Tesla is in trouble. The US government is investigating Autopilot, a feature that Elon Musk says could turn Teslas into fully self-driving cars. Tesla has had numerous issues with the Autopilot program, but this investigation — the biggest one yet — is specifically looking at crashes involving emergency vehicles. What does this inquiry mean for the company? Andrew Hawkins (@andyjayhawk), a senior transportation reporter at The Verge, explains.
Read some of Recode’s coverage of Tesla.
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8/17/2021 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Why it’s always moms
We know that working mothers had a really hard time during the pandemic. It was untenable. Three million women left the workforce last year, and less than half have returned. But why was it so common for moms to quit instead of dads? Recode’s Rani Molla talks with sociologist Jessica Calarco about the structural and cultural forces that make it easier for women to quit their jobs to take care of the kids.
Read Rani’s story here.
If you’re interested in Jessica Calarco’s work, you can find her recent paper here.
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8/16/2021 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
America is losing the electric car race
Through his infrastructure bill and recent executive orders, Biden is pushing for more Americans to start driving electric vehicles. The president has made the technology a cornerstone of his agenda to fight climate change.
But with scientists urging immediate action, do Biden’s proposed reforms go far enough? The Verge’s Sean O’Kane (@sokane1) joins Recode’s Rani Molla to discuss the significance of electric cars.
References:
Read Sean’s story on Biden’s recent executive order here.
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8/13/2021 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Bitcoin and Biden’s infrastructure bill
The Senate just passed a massive, trillion-dollar infrastructure deal, and lawmakers are looking to cryptocurrency to help pay for it. But users of the new technology are worried a small provision in the bill may burden the wrong people with that responsibility.
Makena Kelly (@kellymakena) with The Verge joins Recode’s Adam Clark Estes to break down senators’ crypto debate.
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References:
Read Makena’s story on the bipartisan infrastructure package here.
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8/12/2021 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Apple’s plan to protect kids by scanning your iPhone
Apple announced new child safety features for the upcoming iOS 15 update. But, one of the measures has privacy advocates in an uproar: the ability to scan photos for child sexual abuse material on the iPhone itself. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) breaks down this new technology.
Read Sara’s story about Apple’s new features here.
And John Gruber wrote an excellent, in-depth analysis of the new updates.
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8/11/2021 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
On tonight’s menu: Your personal data
QR codes have been around for almost 30 years, but they’ve seen renewed interest during the pandemic. They’re convenient for customers, and they can help restaurant owners sell more. But they’re also a useful tool for collecting customers’ private data, and that’s raising red flags. Erin Woo (@erinkwoo) with the New York Times talks with Recode’s Adam Clark Estes about the privacy concerns behind QR codes.
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8/10/2021 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Facebook banned researchers studying ... Facebook
At this point, it’s old news that Facebook has a misinformation problem. Not just in user posts and comments, but within advertiser content, too. And a research team at the NYU Ad Observatory project has been studying exactly that — misinformation in ads on Facebook — since 2018. But then, last week, Facebook deleted their accounts. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) talks to the lead researcher, Laura Edelson (@LauraEdelson2), about what happened.
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8/9/2021 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
An app’s plan to profit off your fear
Citizen, the controversial safety app, has a new feature called Protect. For $20 a month, you get extra security and access to Protect Agents, who can monitor your location and call for help. It’s kind of like OnStar, but not for your car. Is this service worth paying for? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
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And read about the Citizen-led manhunt for the wrong guy.
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8/6/2021 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
The risks of “buy now, pay later” apps
Square just announced they’re buying out Afterpay, a “buy now, pay later” app. The move could mean CashApp will soon offer the option to pay for everything in four easy payments. It’s a trend that’s gaining traction among young shoppers, but as Vox’s Terry Nguyen (@terrygtnguyen) explains, it comes with risks.
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8/5/2021 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Tech companies: No shot, no coming back to the office
Without a federal mandate in place, tech companies have started requiring their employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine before they return to work in person. First, it was Google and Facebook. Now, more companies in other industries are following suit. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) joins Rani Molla to talk more about this trend.
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8/4/2021 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Another gaming giant reckons with its sexist work culture
Hundreds of employees for the gaming studio Activision Blizzard are speaking out after the company was sued for sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. The incident is highlighting the industry’s systemic issues of sexism and abuse. The Verge’s Zoë Schiffer (@ZoeSchiffer) joins the show today to discuss the latest developments.
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8/3/2021 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
OlympicTok
The best place to watch the Olympics this year is TikTok. The videos – including behind-the-scenes clips of the Olympic Village, the training centers, and those cardboard beds that quickly went viral – have amassed billions of views on the popular social media app. As Vox senior reporter Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa) wrote, “This year’s Olympics may be cursed, but on TikTok, they’re fun as hell.”
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8/2/2021 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
A priest’s cautionary tale in dating and data privacy
Earlier this month, a Catholic media outlet published a story exposing a priest for using the dating app Grindr, costing him his job. The article was based on private location data that was traced to a phone belonging to the priest.
The incident highlights the shortcomings of the country’s inadequate privacy laws. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) joins us today to break down what happened.
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7/30/2021 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Big Retail is watching you
Some of the country’s biggest retailers are being accused of using face recognition technology without customers’ knowledge. Stores can use this biometric data to predict people’s shopping habits and send targeted ads their way. Privacy advocates say the technology should be kept out of the hands of private companies. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains.
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7/29/2021 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Congress vs. Covid lies
Well over a year into the pandemic, and major social media platforms are still failing to moderate Covid-19 misinformation. With cases rising in all 50 states, the delta variant rapidly spreading, and the vaccination rate slowing… things appear to be getting worse. But, a new bill proposed in the senate targeting health misinformation online could change that. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains.
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For more information, check out Recode’s Section 230 explainer.
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7/28/2021 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Why Netflix wants to be a gaming app
Netflix is betting on gaming to be its next big offering. The company saw lackluster growth as the world began to come out of the pandemic lockdown, so now it’s hoping a free library of video games will be enough to get users to stick around — and to bring in new ones. Recode senior correspondent Peter Kafka (@pkafka) talks with Rani Molla about the company’s latest venture.
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7/27/2021 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
The rest stop doctor’s appointment
When you were stuck at home last year, did you visit a doctor online? For some people, it was a convenient option; for others, it gave them potentially life-saving care from out of state. But what happens now that states are ending the lockdown-era provisions that made those telehealth visits possible? Katie Palmer (@katiempalmer), health tech correspondent at Stat News, explains.
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7/26/2021 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Roblox: 40 million games in one
Roblox is one of the fastest growing games in the world right now. But depending on who you ask, some would say it’s more than a game. The app lets users not only play, but also join virtual birthday parties, attend real-time concerts, or just roam around a seemingly infinite digital world.
Developers of Roblox say the app is more focused on creating “experiences” than “games.” The Verge’s Jay Peters (@jaypeters) joins Rani Molla to help explain what that means.
References:
Read Jay’s story here.
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7/23/2021 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Did Anthony Bourdain say that?
The new documentary Roadrunner takes a look at the life of Anthony Bourdain, the late celebrity chef, author, and travel show host. But one decision by the filmmakers is raising questions: The film uses artificial intelligence to recreate Bourdain’s voice. Vox’s Alissa Wilkinson joins Recode’s Rani Molla to discuss the ethical dilemma the documentary poses.
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7/22/2021 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Yes, iPhones can be hacked
iPhones have a reputation for being unhackable. But that’s not exactly the case. This weekend, we learned about Pegasus, software specifically designed to hack iPhones. This raises questions about who is using this software and why, but raises an even bigger question: are iPhones actually that secure? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
References:
Read Sara’s story here
The Washington Post also had a great Q&A about Pegasus
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7/21/2021 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
How much does it cost to leave Earth?
Rich entrepreneurs have taken significant steps in recent weeks to make civilian space travel a reality. But that reality is only accessible to those who can afford the staggeringly expensive ticket.
New York magazine’s Paola Rosa-Aquino (@prosaaquino) joins Recode’s Rani Molla to discuss billionaires’ latest space efforts and break down the cost to board a rocket to the stars.
References:
Read Paola’s story here.
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7/20/2021 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Bring on the 4-day workweek
The pandemic changed where we work and how we work — and our work-life balance pretty much disappeared. That’s especially true for working mothers, who did more child care and household labor than their male partners. Now, as people start to reevaluate the meaning of work, American work culture is in the spotlight. Recode’s Rani Molla (@ranimolla) and Vox’s Anna North (@annanorthtweets) discuss.
References:
You can read Rani’s story about working mothers here.
And Anna’s piece about the four-day workweek here.
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7/19/2021 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Social media’s racial bias problem
Social media has a problem with racism, and it knows it. But as social media giants like Facebook and Twitter promise to make things better, their users still have to deal with the consequences, whether that’s being exposed to racist trolls or having their content unfairly flagged. Today on Recode Daily we are talking about two recent events that highlight these problems: the European soccer championship and a recent accusation that Black creators are being censored on TikTok. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains.
References:
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And her story about Tiktok’s algorithm here.
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7/16/2021 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
Why is everything so expensive right now?
Lots of consumer products and services have gotten more expensive over the last year, when the pandemic threw prices out of whack. Some have worried this could signal a coming period of stagnation, or even an economic collapse. But economists say these unstable costs are likely just the economy working itself out. Vox’s Emily Stewart (@EmilyStewartM) and Rani Molla explain.
References: Read Emily’s story here.
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7/15/2021 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
How social media threatens humanity
Social media has, in an incredibly short period of time, drastically restructured the way we communicate. But there's a problem: We know very little about its dangers. A new paper in the scientific journal PNAS argues that if left misunderstood and unchecked, we could see unintended consequences of new technology. Recode's Shirin Ghaffary spoke with Mirta Galesic and Jay Van Bavel, two co-authors of the paper, to learn more.
References:
Read Shirin’s original interview here.
Want to read the paper? You can find it here.
Mirta Galesic, professor of human social dynamics at the Santa Fe Institute.
Jay Van Bavel, associate professor of psychology and neural science at NYU. (@jayvanbavel)
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7/14/2021 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
The power grid vs. climate change
Recent extreme temperature events, like snowstorms in Texas and heat waves in Oregon and California, have put the United States’ power grid to the test. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) reports the country’s energy infrastructure is facing significant challenges as climate change persists.
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7/13/2021 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
The real reason Trump is suing Big Tech
Donald Trump filed lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google last week, accusing the companies of violating his and other conservatives’ First Amendment rights. The cases likely won’t hold up in court, but winning these lawsuits seems to be beside the point for the former president. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains. Read her story here.
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7/12/2021 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
A billionaire, a cryptocurrency, and a disaster in India
Crypto philanthropy is a burgeoning field, and one with lots of unique complications. Take the case of Vitalik Buterin, the programmer who co-founded the cryptocurrency ethereum, and his recent donation to a charity in India to help respond to the Covid-19 crisis there. He gave $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency, including $1 billion in a memecoin called Shiba Inu coin. And, well, that gift didn’t work out as planned. Former Recode senior reporter Teddy Schleifer discusses what happened with Buterin’s donation and what it might mean for other crypto donations like it.
Learn more:
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Emily has a story on the current crypto craze here.
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7/9/2021 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
The problem with post-pandemic work
A special repost from the folks at Vox Quick Hits! While the Recode Daily team is out enjoying some vacation, Tell Me More host Emily Stewart and Vox senior correspondent Anna North are here to explore the ways the pandemic changed the way we work, and whether we can — and should — go back.
This episode originally aired June 8, 2021 on Vox Quick Hits.
Learn more:
Read Anna’s story on bosses moving past the pandemic: https://www.vox.com/22455058/jobs-restaurants-office-employers-covid-pandemic-workv
Find Emily’s story on states cutting off unemployment insurance early here: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2021/6/3/22465160/states-ending-unemployment-labor-shortage-texas
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7/7/2021 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Don’t fear the wrinkle
Wrinkles have been the bane of aging women's skin since forever. A fear of growing older and physical signs of aging is at the core of a $200 billion dollar anti-aging skin care industry, but there’s hope that this may start to change. Vox senior correspondent, Anna North, explains what’s behind a growing movement to love the skin we’re in, no matter what age.
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7/6/2021 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
What does “monopoly” mean in the internet age?
A Washington, DC, judge dismissed a lawsuit that accused Facebook of behaving like a monopoly, claiming the suit did not have enough detail. It’s a big win for the social media giant, but it’s also become a rallying cry for lawmakers who say it’s time to update the country’s outdated antitrust laws. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains.
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7/2/2021 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Remote workers are on the move… to the suburbs
As cities throughout the US lift Covid-19 restrictions, many Americans are looking for remote work opportunities. Could distance from the office usher in an economic revival for small cities and rural areas? Recode’s Rani Molla (@ranimolla) talks with Mark Muro from the Brookings Institution about his latest research on this topic.
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7/1/2021 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Subscribe to everything. Own nothing.
When you buy or use a product that’s connected to the internet, you don’t necessarily have full control. Companies that make these gadgets — phones, home security cameras, smart speakers — can access their products, and if they want, change how they work. Some Peloton users recently experienced this firsthand. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
References:
Read Sara’s story here: vox.com/recode/2021/6/23/22545534/peloton-tread-membership-now-required-recall
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6/30/2021 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Should Instagram influencers unionize?
Content creators and online business owners have benefited from an influx of customers during lockdown, and companies like Instagram are taking notice. As Vox’s Terry Nguyen (@terrygtnguyen) explains, Facebook and Instagram have started implementing new features to help creators maximize profits, but in the process, they’re also tightening their grip on the influencer economy.
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6/29/2021 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Delivery wars
Food delivery apps have made it possible to order pretty much anything we want to eat with the click of a button. The latest season of the Land of the Giants podcast explores the cost of that convenience.
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6/28/2021 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
The ghosts of Google Maps
Imagine coming across your dead relative in Google's Street View. For some people, it's a strange reality. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how some have been using the service to remember loved ones who have died.
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6/25/2021 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Is it hot in here?
Or is it just my smart thermostat being remotely controlled by my power company without my knowledge? Power companies all over the country have been known to do this. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains.
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6/24/2021 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Big Tech is scared of Lina Khan
For a few years now, Congress and regulatory agencies have been issuing warnings for Big Tech. And in the past week, those threats got more real. On June 11, Congress introduced five antitrust bills that target Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, and could potentially break up their core businesses. A few days later, the White House appointed Lina Khan, a big enemy for Big Tech, as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the agency that enforces antitrust laws. Then they made her the leader. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) explains.
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6/23/2021 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Why UFOs are back
Later this month, Congress is expecting to receive a long-awaited report from the Pentagon revealing their investigations into unidentified flying objects. But there’s also been a handful of examples of pretty compelling video footage captured by the US Navy that’s behind this current wave of interest in UFOs. Vox’s Dylan Matthews explains
References:
Read Dylan’s story here: https://www.vox.com/22463659/ufo-videos-navy-alien-drone
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.html
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6/22/2021 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Amazon’s HR problem
In interviews with Recode, dozens of Amazon employees detailed allegations of racial bias and discrimination on the job — and many of them said the company’s HR department was part of the problem. Recode editor Sam Oltman is here to discuss.
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6/21/2021 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Where on the internet is Donald Trump?
The former president was kicked off social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in the wake of the Capitol riots, and it’s not clear when — or if — they’re going to let him back on. There’s been buzz about Trump starting his own platform, but he’s had a hard time getting it off the ground thus far: The blog he launched in May folded in less than a month. In a way, Trump canceled himself. Shirin Ghaffary, a senior reporter at Recode, discusses life on the internet without the man who used to be one of its most ferocious voices
Learn More:
Recode’s Sara Morrison wrote about Trump shutting down his blog
And Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil wrote about Facebook’s recent decision on Trump
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6/17/2021 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Why the internet is a luxury
Think about everything you did yesterday. Now imagine how the day would have gone if you didn’t have the internet. Access to the internet isn’t as universal as you might think. Millions of Americans don’t have access to broadband, because of either where they live or what they can afford. But there’s another big, more insidious factor: politics. Vox senior reporter Emily Stewart (@emilystewartm) is here to discuss.
References:
Rani wrote about low-income Americans’ access to broadband.
And Emily wrote about what it would take to get widespread internet access across the country.
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6/16/2021 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Congress’s plans to break up Big Tech
Last week, House Democrats on the Antitrust Subcommittee announced legislation aimed to check the power of Big Tech: namely Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. As a number of Republicans co-sponsored the bills, things seem promising that congress may soon upend the business models of these tech giants. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary, who’s been following antitrust reform explains which bill seems most promising.
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6/15/2021 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
I got my (digital) driver's license last week
We’ve all done it, we’ve all left the house without our wallet. And that used to be a big problem. You couldn’t buy anything, and certainly couldn't get that after-work bottle of wine without your ID. But thanks to mobile wallets, you can now pay with your phone. And coming this fall, people in certain states will be able to store a copy of their driver’s license on their iPhone, meaning that after-work bottle of wine? It’s yours, even if you forget your wallet. Here to explain digital driver’s licenses is Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil.
References:
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6/14/2021 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Big events are back!
Sports! Festivals! Concerts! After an 18-month hiatus, these big events (and more) are expected to return to — and possibly exceed — their pre-pandemic glory. Recode’s senior data reporter Rani Molla explains how the event ecosystem is healing.
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6/11/2021 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
The tradeoffs of the Substack hustle
Journalist Rob Walker sits down with Recode’s Peter Kafka to discuss why he decided to go the independent route instead of writing for another publication after his buyout from Medium, his thoughts on the creator economy.
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6/10/2021 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
The ugly truth about credit card points
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a credit card that offers rewards such as points, cash back, or miles. Credit card rewards programs are extremely popular: Nearly seven in 10 Americans use at least one rewards-earning card. Many people even have multiple cards. But what you might not know is how those rewards are paid for. No, it’s not the credit card companies—it’s the person in line behind you at the corner store who used cash to pay for their items. Vox’s Emily Stewart (@emilystewartm) explains.
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6/9/2021 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Amazon wants to share your internet. With everyone.
Starting today, owners of Amazon echo speakers will be part of something called Amazon Sidewalk. The basic idea is, Amazon’s about to share your internet with your neighbors — whether you like it or not. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains.
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6/8/2021 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
Elon Musk is a stonckfluencer
Back in 2018, Elon Musk tweeted about taking Tesla private. The SEC fined him and his company $40 million, he lost his Tesla chairmanship, and he was ordered to have his tweets reviewed by company lawyers. Three years later, his tweets are still influential. Whether about Tesla’s solar roof manufacturing plans or his opinion that Tesla’s stock is “too high,” his tweets continue to push the market up and down. Now, Musk has taken to tweeting about cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and dogecoin, sending those prices spiraling. Recode’s Rani Molla (@ranimolla) explains.
References:
Rani wrote about Elon’s market-moving tweets.
She also wrote about the Elon effect on the price of popular cryptocurrencies.
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6/7/2021 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Ransomware is everywhere
Hackers breached New York City’s MTA back in April, a few weeks ago the Colonial pipeline was a target, and most recently, a new attack shut down the world’s largest meat producer. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains why this seems to be happening more than usual and what companies can do.
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6/4/2021 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Etsy just bought cooler Etsy
The shopping site Etsy announced on Wednesday that it was buying Depop, a secondhand shopping platform designed for the age of influencers selling stuff on social media. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains why Gen Z shoppers love Depop, and how it fits into Etsy’s future plans.
References:
Read Rebecca Heilweil’s story about Etsy’s acquisition of Depop.
Read Terry Nguyen’s report on how thrifting became problematic.
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6/3/2021 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Why you should be wary of AI and your insurance claim
Have you heard about Lemonade? The insurance company, not the drink or the album by Beyoncé. Lemonade is an insurance company that prides itself for being technology-forward, and promises to process claims efficiently thanks to chatbots and artificial intelligence. In fact, the company is so proud of its technology-driven mission that it tweeted about how it uses AI to review insurance claims. And, no surprise, it didn’t go over well. Here to explain the saga is Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison).
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6/2/2021 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Hot beach summer
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial official start of summer. And after a year of being stuck inside, many Americans are ready to get out of the house. Very ready. They’re booking flights, renting cars, and snagging rental homes for the summer. While a rush of vaccinated Americans heading for the beach or a national park is good, will it be enough to jump-start the travel industry? Recode’s Rani Molla (@ranimolla) explains.
References:
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6/1/2021 • 7 minutes, 45 seconds
Biden’s antitrust brain trust
Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains why President Biden’s early hires signal an administration serious about taking on Big Tech. Read Jason’s story on Lina Khan.
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5/28/2021 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
How websites trick you into saying “yes”
From the Recode Daily archives (April 9, 2021): Dark patterns, the design tricks websites and apps use to get you to click “yes,” are all over the digital world. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains the movement to regulate them. You can read Sara’s story on dark patterns here.
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5/27/2021 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Bitcoin’s inconvenient truth
From the Recode Daily archives (April 20, 2021): Cryptocurrencies are more popular than ever. But they require a mind-boggling amount of electricity to operate. The Verge's Justine Calma (@justcalma) explains whether crypto can go green. Read Justine’s piece on the movement to make crypto go green here
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5/26/2021 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Amazon Rx
From the Recode Daily archives (Nov. 20, 2020): You can now fill your prescription at Amazon's pharmacy. Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains why the e-commerce giant is getting into healthcare.
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5/25/2021 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
How Instacart’s harsh ratings system hurts grocery deliverers
From the Recode Daily archives (March 25 2021): Instacart is a gig economy app, similar to Uber or Airbnb, but for grocery deliveries. It has two sets of users: the people who order groceries, and the people who shop for them, deliver them and hope for a five-star rating in return.
Recode’s Peter Kafka talks with Ehud Sopher, a New York filmmaker who works full-time for Instacart and earns a commission for every completed order. Sopher recently wrote a first-person essay for Vox.com about a four-star rating he received, which in the world of Instacart shoppers, meant that he was effectively facing a massive pay cut. He explains why customers deserve more transparency from Instacart about the financial repercussions of how they rate shoppers and drivers.
References: You can read Sopher's story on Vox.com
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5/24/2021 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Would you ditch your doctor for an app?
A growing number of startups are offering ways to make health care more accessible, but to those who can afford it —companies like One Medical and Parsley Health, often require a subscription.
Recode's Adam Clark Estes has been looking into the growth of telemedicine and app-based primary care over the past year and if new tech-forward primary care services are helping or harming the healthcare system here in the US.
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5/21/2021 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Why AT&T and WarnerMedia split
AT&T bought WarnerMedia three years ago for more than $100 billion, so it could chase after Netflix. Now it’s getting out of streaming, and every other part of the media business. What happened? And what happens next? New York Times media reporter Edmund Lee joins Peter Kafka, host of the Recode Media podcast, to discuss.
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5/20/2021 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
Bill Gates will never be the same
Bill and Melinda Gates shocked the world when they announced their divorce in early May. It left many people wondering about the future of their global philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has an endowment of nearly $50 billion. The couple pledged to continue working together, but the waterfall of scandalous reports that have emerged about Bill threatens to shatter the carefully constructed public persona the Microsoft cofounder has built for decades. Recode’s Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) explains.
References:
Read Teddy’s story for Recode here: https://bit.ly/2S21gHC
Here is the Wall Street Journal article Teddy mentioned: https://on.wsj.com/3wdxOgA
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5/19/2021 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Buy now, pay later...but read the fine print
Thanks to Afterpay and Klarna, it’s easier than ever to buy in installments. Now, the model is coming for necessities. The buy now pay later concept isn’t new, but as startups make it more popular, what might be the unforeseen consequences, and why might Americans be particularly susceptible to going into more and more debt?
Rebecca Jennings and Meredith Haggerty are co-hosts of the Vox Culture desk audio series, What’s the Story? Featuring reporter Terry Nguyen, who wrote about this topic for The Goods.
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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/5/11/22429014/buy-now-pay-later-pandemic-expansion
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5/18/2021 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
The FCC’s big bet on Elon Musk
It remains to be seen if the satellite internet service, Starlink, from Elon Musk’s Space X, can live up to its potential. But it certainly has a lot of potential. And some problems. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
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5/17/2021 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Young viewer discretion advised
Since 2015, YouTube Kids has dominated the world of video streaming content for kids online. But over the years, the app has been criticized for its moderation failures and other safety concerns for young people. Recently congress has focused in on the app’s autoplay feature calling for its removal. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains how it works,why adults feel it’s so problematic for children and why designing content platforms for kids is more complicated than it may seem.
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5/14/2021 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
How Alexa learned to talk
Bloomberg's Brad Stone and Recode's Jason Del Rey report on all things Amazon and Jeff Bezos. They discuss the company’s underrated tech and how Amazon made Alexa smart (a tale of Xboxes, decoys, and apartments-in-disguise), plus the company’s ambitions in Hollywood.
This is just a preview of a much longer conversation. You can hear the full thing on the Recode Media podcast.
Featuring: Brad Stone (@BradStone), tech writer for Bloomberg and author of ‘Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire.’
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5/13/2021 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
The Colonial Pipeline, hacked
Last week, a major US oil pipeline was hacked and held for ransom. The Colonial Pipeline shut down in an effort to stop the hackers, causing a major disruption in the oil industry. The pipeline serves 14 states, and stretches from Texas to New Jersey. If shut down long enough, gas prices could rise amid fuel shortages. But why would hackers target an oil pipeline? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains.
References:
Read Sara’s story about the pipeline here.
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5/12/2021 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
India's Covid censorship
If you remember how bad the coronavirus pandemic was in the US about a year ago, right now in India … it’s worse. In fact, it’s the worst outbreak the world has seen since the beginning of the pandemic. People are turning to Twitter and Facebook to ask for help, crowdsource medical supplies, and demand the government take better action. But then some of their posts disappeared ... at the request of the government. Zack Beauchamp (@zackbeauchamp) explains.
References:
Listen to the Worldly episode about the Covid-19 crisis in India.
Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary also wrote about the social media censorship.
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5/11/2021 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
The housing boom, but for renters
America’s high-flying housing market might mean you’ll be renting forever — or, at least, for quite some time. Housing prices have soared during the pandemic as people have rushed to buy homes to escape cities and secure space for themselves and their families. Big companies have scooped up houses as well, sometimes outcompeting would-be homebuyers. As a result, more people may be pushed toward rentals because they can’t find or afford houses to buy. Recode’s Rani Molla explains whether the housing boom is turning America into a nation of renters.
Learn more:
Read Rani’s story on how soaring home prices are pushing people into the rental market here.
Find Vox’s explainer about North America’s lumber mania here.
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5/10/2021 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Why you should be skeptical of Jeff Bezos’s worker satisfaction stat
Earlier this month, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos released his last annual letter to shareholders, it's his final farewell. Bezos mentioned a stat that said 94% of warehouse employees like working for Amazon so much that they'd recommend it to a friend as a place to work. But how did Amazon get to that number? Recode's Jason Del Rey did some digging.
References:
Jason’s full story here.
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4/30/2021 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
iOS 14.5 lets you say no to data tracking
The long-awaited Apple iOS 14.5 update comes with a new privacy tool called App Tracking Transparency. This tool prompts users to opt out of tracking in apps that collect and share their data. So what does that mean for users and for companies that rely on that data? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains.
References:
Read more of Recode’s coverage about the iOS update
Sara wrote about the feud between Apple and Facebook over the update
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4/28/2021 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Apple and Facebook are all ears
Recode’s Peter Kafka (@pkafka) explains why the two big tech companies are pushing into audio and could change how podcasts make money.
References:
Read Peter’s stories on Apple here and on Facebook here
And listen to his podcast, Recode Media
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4/26/2021 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
The surprisingly exciting future of batteries
Batteries are crucial for the transition to an economy powered entirely by renewables. David Roberts (@drvolts), writer of the Volts newsletter, explains how lithium ion batteries will be used for a lot more than just electric cars.
References:
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4/23/2021 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
If an atmospheric scientist had a billion dollars
Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, and Bill Gates have made pledges to commit their earnings to saving our heating planet, but are they going about it in the best way possible? And do we want the fate of our planet to rest in their hands?
Atmospheric science professor, Kerry Emanuel explains how he’d spend a billion dollars.
References:
https://emanuel.mit.edu/
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/11/12/20910176/billionaire-philanthropy-charity-climate-change
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4/22/2021 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Is remote work better for the environment?
Working from home seems like it could be great for the climate. You don’t need to drive a car to work, and companies won’t need to heat and power large offices. But as Professor William O’Brien explains, the reality is much more complicated, and without proper planning, remote work may lead to greater emissions in the future.
References:
Check out Professor O’Brien’s paper here
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4/21/2021 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Bitcoin’s inconvenient truth
Cryptocurrencies are more popular than ever. But they require a mind-boggling amount of electricity to operate. The Verge's Justine Calma (@justcalma) explains whether crypto can go green.
References:
Read Justine’s piece on the movement to make crypto go green here
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4/20/2021 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
The gas stove myth
The oil industry spent decades convincing Americans that there was something special about cooking with gas. Rebecca Leber (@RebLeber), then of Mother Jones, explains why that assumption is now being questioned and why to go green, you should think about replacing your stove.
Read Rebecca’s story for Mother Jones here.
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4/19/2021 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
A wealth tax for tech billionaires
A proposal in the Washington state legislature would impose a 1 percent wealth tax on assets over $1 billion. Recode’s Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) explains why the state’s billionaires — like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and MacKenzie Scott — aren’t getting behind it.
References:
Read Teddy’s piece here
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4/16/2021 • 9 minutes, 1 second
How do taxes work for remote employees? It's complicated.
If you're one of the millions of employees who work remotely in the last year, your taxes could be changing. With a month left to file your income tax return, Recode’s Rani Molla is here to explain what you should be looking out for as a remote employee.
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4/15/2021 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
Is AI really a national security threat?
What do you think about when you're asked about artificial intelligence? You might think about search algorithms or social feeds or robots, but what you might not be thinking about is national security. That’s right, AI can be used for things like drone targeting and missile detection. A report by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence wants the US to be a world leader in AI development, but what does it even mean to be a leader wielding this technology? Vox’s Kelsey Piper (@kelseytuoc) explains.
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4/14/2021 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Twitter doesn't want Trump's tweets, but the National Archives does
When a presidency ends, the National Archives and Records Administration's work begins. They play a key role in transferring millions of records and artifacts from the White House. And they even archive the Twitter accounts belonging to members of the previous administration. We first saw this happen with the Obama administration, and those archived accounts are still around. But President Trump has created a kind of thorny problem for the National Archives: how do you preserve the tweets of a president who's been banned from Twitter? Politico’s Quint Forgey (@QuintForgey) explains.
Read Quint’s story here.
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4/13/2021 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
A union drive at Amazon fails
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, voted overwhelmingly not to form a union. But as Recode's Jason Del Rey (@DelRey) explains, union organizers believe their fight isn't over.
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4/12/2021 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Listen now! Offer ends soon
Dark patterns, the design tricks websites and apps use to get you to click “yes,” are all over the digital world. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains the movement to regulate them. You can read Sara’s story on dark patterns here.
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4/9/2021 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Back to the movies?
As we inch closer towards a post-pandemic world, will everyone go back to watching movies in theaters? Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson talks with Peter Kafka about her observations and predictions as movie theaters start to open back up.
References:
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Read Alissa’s review of Nomadland.
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4/8/2021 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Supreme code
For years, two tech giants have been locked in a legal battle over lines of code. When Google built the Android operating system, it used software created and copyrighted by Oracle. So, Oracle sued Google. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court sided with Google, ruling that it counts as lawful fair use. But how can computer code be fair use, and what does this mean for future programmers? Vox’s Ian Millhiser (@imillhiser) explains.
References:
Read more from Ian in his new book The Agenda: How a Republican Supreme Court Is Reshaping America.
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4/7/2021 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Vaccine passports, explained
One way that America can get “back to normal” is through what's called a digital vaccine passport. America is well underway with its covid vaccination rollout and while we still have a long way to go, more and more people are getting vaccinated. But while carrying a digital vaccine record sounds like a useful idea, experts warn of privacy issues and serious ethical concerns. Vox’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.
References:
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4/6/2021 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Why Covid-19 tests aren’t going away
The FDA recently authorized at-home Covid-19 tests that are available without a prescription. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains why these kinds of tests remain important even as more people get vaccinated.
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4/5/2021 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Should you buy your grandma a robot?
From the Recode Daily archives (Sept. 21, 2020) :The pandemic has made robot caregivers a popular way to keep elderly people company. But as Vox's Sigal Samuel explains, they're not for everyone.
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4/2/2021 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Don't get duped by these vaccine scams
From the Recode Daily archives (Feb. 8, 2021): The latest innovation in pandemic scamming is fake vaccine doses and vaccine cards. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains the tactics and how to avoid getting scammed.
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4/1/2021 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
The Internet, From Space
From the Recode Daily archives (Oct. 5, 2020): The pandemic has boosted demand for satellite Internet connections. Recode's Adam Clark Estes explains why companies like SpaceX and Amazon are racing to build a new broadband network among the stars.
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3/31/2021 • 7 minutes, 1 second
How the pandemic broke Nextdoor
From the Recode Daily archives (Feb. 19, 2021): The platform, which calls itself the social network for neighborhoods, was once used for things like selling used bikes, asking neighbors for an extra stick of butter, or passive aggressive complaints about street parking etiquette. Now, Nextdoor is overrun with misinformation and false theories about the pandemic and the ongoing vaccine rollout.
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3/30/2021 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
How Covid-19 hurt department stores
From the Recode Daily archives (Nov. 30, 2020): Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains how the pandemic battered an already-struggling retail industry and the path forward for malls and department stores.
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3/29/2021 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Offices will never be the same
For office workers, working from home generally went better than expected. Recode’s Rani Molla explains how a year of remote work will change office life, even as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides. Read Rani’s story here.
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3/26/2021 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
How Instacart’s harsh ratings system hurts grocery deliverers
Instacart is a gig economy app, similar to Uber or Airbnb, but for grocery deliveries. It has two sets of users: the people who order groceries, and the people who shop for them, deliver them and hope for a five-star rating in return.
Recode’s Peter Kafka talks with Ehud Sopher, a New York filmmaker who works full-time for Instacart and earns a commission for every completed order. Sopher recently wrote a first-person essay for Vox.com about a four-star rating he received, which in the world of Instacart shoppers, meant that he was effectively facing a massive pay cut. He explains why customers deserve more transparency from Instacart about the financial repercussions of how they rate shoppers and drivers.
References: You can read Sopher's story on Vox.com
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3/25/2021 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
This 28-year-old billionaire wants to give away all his money
Over the weekend, Recode’s Teddy Schleifer talked with Sam Bankman-Fried, a young cryptocurrency zealot who, seemingly out of nowhere, has a net worth of $10 billion. He cut a low profile until last year, when he became one of Silicon Valley’s biggest contributors to groups supporting Joe Biden, at least in terms of disclosed giving. Bankman-Fried, like many entrepreneurs, thinks obsessively about becoming rich. But he has a two-part plan: First, make a tremendous amount of money by any means necessary. Next, give it all away.
References: Read Teddy’s full Q&A here
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3/24/2021 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
How influencers monetize every aspect of their lives
By now, you’ve probably heard of the influencer economy — high-profile figures on social media platforms who get paid to, you know, influence their followers. Brands will pay them to post ads for trendy things like fashion or beauty products and for much more obscure things like medical devices. But as more people hop on the influencer train, we are seeing more means of making money. Vox’s Rebecca Jennings, who covers internet culture for The Goods, is here to explain.
References: You can read more of Rebecca’s work in her TikTok newsletter every Tuesday.
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3/23/2021 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
We don't have enough computer chips
Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains how the pandemic caused a shortage of the semiconductors needed to manufacture everything from computers to cars.
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3/22/2021 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Project Maven
Land of the Giants host Shirin Ghaffary and co-host Alex Kantrowitz explain how a secret contract with the US Department of Defense prompted a showdown between Google and its engineers.
This is a preview of Land of the Giants Season 3, Episode 5: A Military Contract Tests Google’s Open Culture. Check out the full episode here.
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3/19/2021 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Peter Thiel backs Hillbilly Elegy author for Senate race
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel just made his biggest political donation to date: $10 million to a super PAC backing potential US Senate candidate J.D. Vance in Ohio. Vance is best known for his hit memoir Hillbilly Elegy, so what makes him an appealing political figure to Thiel? Recode's Teddy Schleifer explains.
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3/18/2021 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Facebook says it’s tackling the antivax movement. Again.
Facebook has a long history as a home of the antivax movement. For years, users have built communities with other antivaxxers on Facebook, creating a large foothold within the movement online. But with the Covid-19 pandemic, Facebook wants to be a leader in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign. With its tumultuous history with antivaxxers, can Facebook ever be seen as an authority figure?
References: Read Rebecca’s story here
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3/17/2021 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Want a vaccine? Walgreens wants your data first.
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, finding an appointment is competitive. Very competitive. So the federal government is working with national pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS to help distribute more vaccines. But to make an appointment, you may need to share some of your personal data.
References:
Read Sara Morrison’s story here
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3/16/2021 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Why a JPEG sold for $69 million
From Jack Dorsey's tweets and NBA highlight reels to Beeple and Nyan Cat, digital art powered by cryptocurrency has exploded in value. Is it an artistic revolution, or a speculative bubble?Read Terry’s piece on NFTs at Vox.com.
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3/15/2021 • 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Biden’s antitrust brain trust
Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains why President Biden’s early hires signal an administration serious about taking on Big Tech.
REFERENCES: Read Jason’s story on Lina Khan.
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3/12/2021 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Dr. B: the website to go to for extra vaccines
Covid vaccines have a short shelf life -- just six hours after getting thawed -- and some vaccine sites are reporting extras they have to throw away at the end of the day. How the founder of ZocDoc is now helping connect people with leftover vaccines with a new website called Dr. B.
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3/11/2021 • 10 minutes
What is a SPAC?
S-P-A-C. It’s an acronym we’ve been seeing everywhere. But what is it? Don’t worry, we had the same question. The quick answer is SPACs are a new(ish) part of the stock market and investment ecosystem. But since we like to explain things here at Vox, we asked Recode reporter Rani Molla to help us catch up with the trend that’s taking Wall Street by storm.
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3/10/2021 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
When the free streaming trials end
Paramount+ launched last week, becoming the latest platform to join the crowded pool of streaming services. But even with more options to choose from, users are paying for fewer of them: With streaming options at an all-time high, US consumers only pay for an average of 1.25 services. Today on Recode Daily, we dig into Paramount+ and what this new platform means for the streaming wars.
References
Read Rani’s story about Paramount+ and the streaming wars
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3/9/2021 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Google quits cookies
Google is wading into the fight over privacy. It will no longer use third-party cookies to track users around the internet, but as Recode’s Sara Morrison explains, this change won’t impact the company's healthy supply of data from search.
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3/8/2021 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
How the pandemic changed social media habits
We’re posting more. We’re posting less. And some of us aren’t posting at all anymore. Recode’s Rani Molla explains the past year in social media usage.
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3/5/2021 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Why Biden’s backing an Amazon warehouse union drive
President Joe Biden announced he’s supporting a union drive at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama -- which could be the first Amazon warehouse to unionize in the U.S.. Why is his pro-union message so surprising?
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3/4/2021 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Facebook bans Myanmar’s military
Nearly a month after a military coup in Myanmar, Facebook announced a ban on Facebook and Instagram accounts run by the Myanmarese military. The social media platform functions as the de facto internet in Myanmar, and has been used by the military for its propaganda campaigns and by pro-democracy activists to organize protests. Facebook took a pro-democracy side, but is the move too little too late? Joining today to discuss is Alex Ward, a White House reporter for Vox and co-host of the Worldly podcast.
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3/3/2021 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
The Phone Wars
The latest season of Land of the Giants explains the rise of Google from a company with idealistic goals of creative experimentation and making useful products to a worldwide powerhouse with enormous impact on our lives. This is an excerpt from Episode 2: Chrome and the Android Wars. Listen here:
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3/2/2021 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Amazon’s race problem
Current and former employees describe a culture of bias, disrespect, and demotions at the e-commerce giant.
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3/1/2021 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
The Project for Good Information
A Democratic political strategist is raising $65 million to compete with conservative media. Recode’s Teddy Schleifer explains how the Good Information Project wants to combat right-wing misinformation on the Internet.
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2/26/2021 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
The biotech vaccine ingredient in high demand
There’s an urgent gap in the vaccine supply chain. Scientists are racing to make sure a certain ingredient doesn’t dry up.
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2/25/2021 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Can billionaires save newspapers?
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that billionaire investor Patrick Soon-Shiong was exploring a sale of the LA Times. Soon-Shiong denied this in a Tweet, but the report stirred up an ongoing conversation about billionaires and media ownership.
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2/24/2021 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Chicago turns to ZocDoc
The U.S. is well underway with its Covid-19 vaccine rollout, but so far, things have not been running smoothly. Across many states, there’s no one-place to go to sign up for a vaccine. In the absence of a centralized platform, local governments have been turning to private tools to help make appointments.
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2/23/2021 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
What did we learn from GameStop?
The GameStop saga prompted a congressional hearing and regulatory investigations. But the takeaways aren’t straightforward.
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2/22/2021 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Nextdoor’s Covid-19 problem
The platform, which calls itself the social network for neighborhoods, was once used for things like selling used bikes, asking neighbors for an extra stick of butter, or passive aggressive complaints about proper street parking. Now, Nextdoor is overrun with misinformation and false theories about the pandemic and the ongoing vaccine rollout.
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2/19/2021 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
How private is Clubhouse?
While the trendy success of Clubhouse continues, users have some questions about their privacy.
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2/18/2021 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Big philanthropy’s transparency problem
Billionaires say they gave a lot of money in 2020. Recode’s Teddy Schleifer argues that they should be more transparent about how.
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2/17/2021 • 4 minutes, 46 seconds
Imagine a life without Google
Imagine waking up one day to find Google and all of its services gone. Gmail, search, Google Drive, YouTube, Google Home, Google Maps — all gone. In Australia, a world without Google might not be far off.
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2/16/2021 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
Electric cars are having a moment
From General Motors to Apple, Tesla may soon have some serious competition
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2/12/2021 • 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Why Andrew Yang’s campaign cut ties with Shervin Pishevar
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang is running for mayor of New York City. His campaign just cut ties with Shervin Pishevar, a one of their fundraisers who was once a big deal in Silicon Valley before being and, several years ago, was accused of sexual misconduct. The oversight by Yang’s team not only raises questions about his campaign, but Silicon Valley’s actions after MeToo accusations.
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2/11/2021 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
What is Clubhouse?
If you’re on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Clubhouse. The invite-only social networking platform is buzzy in Silicon Valley but elusive to the public. So what even is Clubhouse? The Goods’ Terry Nguyen joins Recode’s Teddy Schliefer to explain how the app works, who and what you’ll find on it, and how the company is thinking about moderation.
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2/10/2021 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Jeff Bezos’s second act
Now that Jeff Bezos is leaving his role as Amazon’s CEO, everyone’s wondering what the future holds for one of the wealthiest people in the world. Will he finally step up in the philanthropy world?
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2/9/2021 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Vaccine scams
From the Recode Daily archives (Feb. 8, 2021): The latest innovation in pandemic scamming is fake vaccine doses and vaccine cards. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains the tactics and how to avoid getting scammed.
Read Rebecca's story here.
Host: Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer)
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2/8/2021 • 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Why Apple’s feuding with Facebook over your privacy
Despite being fierce competitors, the two tech giants need each other. Most recently they’ve been fighting over mobile operating system user privacy and Facebook is looking ready to sue.
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2/5/2021 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Amazon’s new CEO
Recode’s Jason Del Rey talks about Bezos’s complicated legacy as Amazon’s founder and CEO and how his successor, Andy Jassy might run things.
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2/4/2021 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Digital divide among seniors hampers vaccine distribution
Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains the digital barriers hampering vaccine distribution.
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2/3/2021 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Congress gets involved with GameStop and Robinhood
As the GameStop story continues, a lot of people are asking what is or isn’t legal. Wall Street appears to be entering new territory and the rules aren’t so clear.
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2/2/2021 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
Getting the vaccine and giving up your data
As private organizations step up to help distribute the vaccine, privacy advocates worry that medical data may be shared or sold. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains.
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2/1/2021 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Most Americans want to break up Big Tech
In a new poll from Vox and Data for Progress, a majority of Democrats and Republicans agreed that Big Tech companies like Google and Facebook should be broken up. Recode's Rani Molla explains this rare bipartisan consensus.
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1/29/2021 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Will the GameStop games stop?
A closer look at how Reddit users are gaming GameStop stock and how this story could end.
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1/28/2021 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
The case for deplatforming extremists
How social media bans are actually very effective at fighting extremism and why blocking Trump and other extremists from posting on social media is not a violation of the First Amendment.
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1/27/2021 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
When stock tips go viral
Investment advice on tiktok and other apps are making the stock market more accessible to the average person, but at what costs?
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1/26/2021 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Biden picks an acting FCC chair
President Biden has named Jessica Rosenworcel as acting chair of the FCC, following Trump-appointee Ajit Pai’s departure. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains what this might mean for the future of the agency.
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1/25/2021 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Online extremists break up with Trump
Online extremists had been using the Internet to organize for decades. Trump was their ticket to the mainstream. What will they do now that he’s gone?
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1/22/2021 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Will Biden break up Big Tech?
Recode’s Jason Del Rey breaks down where things stand with antitrust lawsuits against tech giants and how a democratic congress and White House could shape their outcome.
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1/21/2021 • 11 minutes, 1 second
How tech giants decided to deplatform Trump
Executive decisions or employee pressure? Recode’s Peter Kafka explains how tech platforms decided to police the president—and who polices them.
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1/20/2021 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Why everyone suddenly switched to Signal
The most downloaded app in the Apple or Google app stores right now is the encrypted messaging app, Signal. Recode’s Rani Molla explains the three reasons why there’s been a sudden uptick in downloads and why people seem to trust it more than WhatsApp.
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1/19/2021 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
Airbnb cancels all D.C. bookings for inauguration
Recode’s Rani Molla explains how the company is making it harder for insurrectionists and militias to attend Biden’s inauguration
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1/15/2021 • 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Amazon’s removal of right-wing militia merch
Amazon employees first flagged right-wing militia groups products weeks ago, and on Tuesday the company finally took unprecedented action.
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1/14/2021 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
The new richest person in the world
Last week, Elon Musk became the world’s richest person. Now people are wondering if and how he plans to make his mark in the philanthropic world.
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1/13/2021 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
From Twitter to Parler: platforms’ response to the insurrection
The platforms have finally stopped the President from posting on social media. Plus, why the largely unmoderated, conservative friendly platform is back in the news following insurrection at the Capitol.
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1/12/2021 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
The Internet is identifying Capitol rioters using their own social media
When they stormed the US Capitol last Wednesday, many pro-Trump rioters posted photos and videos to brag about their actions on social media. Internet sleuths and the police are using that content as evidence to prosecute the mob.
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1/11/2021 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Facebook bans Trump
Facebook and Twitter imposed their harshest moderation yet on President Trump’s accounts in the wake of Wednesday’s storming of the US Capitol. Is it too little, too late?
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1/8/2021 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Will the rich get to cut the line for the vaccine?
The covid vaccines are rolling out across the world slowly, and you might be asking yourself when you’ll be able to get vaccinated. So are the tech elite in Silicon Valley, but their answers may be different than yours.
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1/7/2021 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Why a Google union matters
Earlier this week, over 400 Google employees announced plans to unionize after years of organizing efforts. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains why this moment matters for Google and the larger tech industry.
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1/6/2021 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Hey Google, check my privacy settings
If you happened to get a smart speaker this holiday season -- like Amazon’s Echo or Google’s Nest -- there are a few questions you might want to ask about your privacy. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains how smart speakers work in your home and how they collect your data.
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1/5/2021 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
WeWork’s Surprising Comeback
What the resilience of the co-working company tells us about the future of the office.
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1/4/2021 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
How to save the post office
The postal service is in trouble. It may be hard to imagine such an essential part of society not existing anymore, but agency could run out of money next year. Recode’s deputy editor, Adam Clark Estes explains why and the possibly ways to save it.
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12/18/2020 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Disney makes a risky call
Disney thinks that audiences will actually be returning to the movies in theaters next spring. The company announced plans to release Black Widow, the latest Marvel movie, in early May. Recode’s Peter Kafka explains why Disney is making this call and how their streaming business matches up with Netflix
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12/17/2020 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
What we know so far about the Russian hack
Russian hackers are believed to be responsible for a new cyber attack into the U.S. government agencies. Recode’s Sara Morrison explains what we know so far.
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12/16/2020 • 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Why Big Tech is leaving Silicon Valley for Texas
Last week Elon Musk announced he’ll be moving to Texas. Why should we care? Vox’s Emily Stewart breaks down this growing trend in Big Tech money leaving California for Texas.
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12/15/2020 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Airbnb’s IPO
Despite a tough year for the travel business, Airbnb went public last week. Recode’s Rani Molla explains how the company recovered from the pandemic and why it’s future looks bright.
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12/14/2020 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
The FTC and 48 AGs want to break up Facebook
Two lawsuits filed Wednesday allege that Facebook has become a monopoly. Their remedy? Requiring Facebook to divest from Instagram and WhatsApp.
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12/11/2020 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Why WarnerMedia is moving its movies online
WarnerMedia recently announced that all 17 of their big blockbuster movies slated to debut in 2021 will now be available to stream from home on HBO Max, the same day they are released in movie theatres. Recode Media’s Peter Kafka explains why they made this call, Hollywood’s reaction, and if this signals the end of movie theatres.
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12/10/2020 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Why star AI researcher Timnit Gebru left Google
Last week Google allegedly pushed out one of their high-profile employees, an AI ethics researcher named Timnit Gebru. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains what we know about the controversy and why it’s causing concern within the tech community.
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12/9/2020 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
The vaccine influencers
We’re used to celebrities and influencers on social media getting us to buy things, but soon the people we follow might be trying to get us in line for a covid vaccine. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains why and how we’ll soon start seeing this trend on social media. Plus what potential pitfalls we could encounter as the rush to get people vaccinated continues?
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12/8/2020 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
E-commerce returns go in-person
Between the pandemic and holiday shopping, shipping companies are overwhelmed with e-commerce returns. So some companies are partnering with brick-and-mortar stores to keep costs down.
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12/7/2020 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
The future of Zoom
Will Zoom continue to be the dominant video conference service after the pandemic ends? Recode’s Rani Molla discusses just how successful the company has been this past year and what plans they have to stay in the game after our need to Zoom decreases.
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12/4/2020 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Why Roku doesn’t carry HBO Max, for now
The proliferation of streaming services has given consumers lots of ways to watch TV. But it’s introduced new problems too.
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12/3/2020 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
What it will take to distribute the vaccine
As the country awaits FDA approval for a coronavirus vaccine, what questions should we be asking about how it will be distributed? Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil discusses some of the challenges vaccine distributors and health care providers may encounter from dry ice shortages to dose tracking.
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12/2/2020 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Why remote learning worsens education inequality
The shift to online learning is worsening education inequality. Vox senior reporter Anna North explains why the education gap widens when classrooms go remote, and some practical low-tech ways educators are trying to make sure students continue to learn despite pandemic conditions.
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12/1/2020 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
The death of department stores
Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains how the pandemic battered an already-struggling retail industry and the path forward for malls and department stores.
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11/30/2020 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Parler
Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains the free speech anti-Twitter application where conservatives are going.
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11/24/2020 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
Are Substack newsletters the future of journalism?
Email may seem old fashioned these days, but Substack -- an email newsletter service -- is growing in popularity. Recode’s Peter Kafka explains why so many writers are leaving their full-time jobs at media companies to try and make it on their own, bringing their writing straight to your inbox.
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11/23/2020 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Amazon Rx
You can now fill your prescription at Amazon's pharmacy. Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains why the e-commerce giant is getting into healthcare.
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11/20/2020 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
How Biden’s staff picks could shape Tech policy
As president-elect Joe Biden selects his staff, Big Tech allies and reformers are starting to battle over who will be shaping the tech industry. Teddy Schleifer explains why the Biden Administration could look like it did under Obama and why it might be different.
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11/19/2020 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
The two new ways to tweet
Twitter just announced two new features on their platform that appear to mimic other apps like Snapchat and Clubhouse -- but instead of amplifying Twitter’s function as a “public square,” these new tools seem to be aimed at users who seek less exposure. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil discusses why now and how this could present an even bigger moderation problem for the company.
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11/18/2020 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Should you sharent?
Parents often can't help but post cute pictures of their kids on social media, but should they be more careful about when and how they "sharent"? Leah Plunkett is the author of a book called: “Sharenthood: why we should think before we talk about our kids online.”
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11/17/2020 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
The future of the FCC
Recode’s Sara Morrison explains how the FCC could restore regulations cut by the Trump administration that made the Internet less fair.
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11/16/2020 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
Political polarization is getting worse
Recode’s Rani Molla explains how social media isn’t bringing the country together but pushing it further apart.
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11/13/2020 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
What happens to anti-Trump media now?
What’s to become of media companies and personalities who built their careers on hating Trump? Recode’s Peter Kafka explains how comedian Sarah Cooper and outlets like The Lincoln Project are going to continue working in a Trumpless world.
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11/12/2020 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Is social media ready for a vaccine?
With a Covid-19 vaccine now closer than ever, Big Pharma is gearing up for vaccine approval. But what about big tech? Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains how the platforms are preparing for a flurry of new vaccine misinformation.
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11/11/2020 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Biden and Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley spent millions of dollars to beat Donald Trump. What will it do now that he’s lost?
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11/10/2020 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
California sets a higher bar for our online privacy
California already has some of the toughest data privacy laws in the country and last week proposition 24 made them even stronger. Recode’s Sara Morrison explain why and how it’s already influenced the rest of the country to follow.
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11/9/2020 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Why California’s Prop 22 matters for gig workers
The controversial and expensive ballot measure --that ensures app-based drivers for Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are classified as independent contractors and not employees -- passed. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains why this matters for labor groups and the gig industry in California and the rest of the country.
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11/6/2020 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Why conspiracy theories are a threat to democracy
Conspiracy theories aren’t new, so why does it feel like we’re seeing more of them these days? Senior Recode reporter, Shirin Ghaffary talks with Peter Kafka about why and how the Trump era conspiracy theories will have long-term consequences.
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11/5/2020 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
How Nextdoor became a political battleground
The social network tried to keep conversations focused on local issues. But as Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains, national politics took over.
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11/4/2020 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Contraband cell phones in prison
While cell phones aren’t allowed in prisons, they are one of the only communication tools that allows for restorative connection between people who are incarcerated and their loved ones. Arielle Duhaime-Ross talks with Adnan Khan of Re:store Justice about how and why they are being used.
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11/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
The mail-in election
Recode’s Adam Clark Estes explains how the US Postal Service has been handling mail-in voting so far.
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11/2/2020 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
How Twitter has shaped the Trump campaign
Trump spends a lot of time talking about issues that do well on Twitter. Vox’s Jane Coaston explains what that reveals about his campaign.
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10/30/2020 • 6 minutes, 33 seconds
The eerie familiarity of the dot-com bubble of the 90s
What can the dot-com bubble of the 90s teach us about Silicon Valley in 2020? Go for Broke is a new podcast that’s taking a closer look at “historical moments of irrational confidence,” from the rise of Netscape to the fall of Pets.com. Host, Julia Furlan joins Teddy to talk about the show and why this history still resonates today.
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10/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
What we can learn from Quibi calling it quits
Recode’s Peter Kafka talks with Teddy about why the video startup is shutting down just six months after it launched. He also makes the case for why the media landscape could use more quibis in the future.
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10/28/2020 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Iran and the threatening “Proud Boys” emails
Recode's Sara Morrison explains what we know about the emails and the latest indication of foreign interference in the election.
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10/27/2020 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
AOC is among us on Twitch
Last week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez met with 400,000 potential voters online. She murdered a few of them on a spaceship.
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10/26/2020 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Silicon Valley’s secret super PAC
A little-known Democratic super PAC, Future Forward, is backed by some of Silicon Valley’s biggest donors. And they’re sponsoring TV ads in the final weeks of the presidential campaign to oust President Donald Trump. Recode’s Teddy Schleifer explains why.
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10/23/2020 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Why Google’s getting sued
Recode’s Peter Kafka explains the details and larger meaning behind the landmark antitrust lawsuit.
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10/22/2020 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
A get-rich-quick scheme on Amazon
Hundreds of third-party sellers invested in a hit toy brand operated by a reputable business coach. Now they say they've been left holding the bag.
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10/21/2020 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
The complicated reality of returning to offices
Have people started going back to the office? Recode’s Rani Molla explains what’s changed about our work culture since working from home became the norm.
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10/20/2020 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Facebook and Twitter vs. the New York Post
Last week, Facebook and Twitter took the unprecedented step of moderating an article from a mainstream paper. Recode's Shirin Ghaffary explains how their decision inspired a backlash among conservatives.
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10/19/2020 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Zuckerberg’s other political battle
Why the billionaire Facebook founder is making the most expensive electoral play of his career, reforming Proposition 13 to allow higher property taxes on California businesses.
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10/16/2020 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Covid-19 tests at the airport
The travel industry has a plan to get you back in the air. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains why your next Covid test may be at the airport spa.
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10/15/2020 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Why digital voter suppression is so hard to stop
Voter suppression online is more complicated than just posting misleading information about the election. Vox senior video producer Joss Fong, explains why it’s hard to spot on social media and how digital voter suppression disproportionately targets Black voters.
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10/14/2020 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna, co-inventor of CRISPR
CRISPR, the gene editing technology, has caused a revolution in science. It’s also raised thorny ethical questions.
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10/13/2020 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Amazon’s leaked union memo
Amazon has long opposed union activism at its warehouses. An internal memo describes a company system for tracking union “threats.”
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10/9/2020 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Does Big Tech want four more years of Trump?
The Donald Trump presidency has been good for Big Business. But Trump’s relationship with Wall Street leaders looks a little different than his relationship with Big Tech. Vox business and politics reporter Emily Stewart compares notes with Recode Daily host, Teddy Schleifer.
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10/8/2020 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Facebook takes a stand against Trump’s Covid lies
How have the platforms been dealing with the spread of Covid misinformation when it's coming from the president? Recode’s Peter Kafka discusses
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10/7/2020 • 10 minutes
Google's antitrust troubles
The U.S. Department of justice is planning to file a lawsuit against Google. Recode's Shirin Ghaffary explains what's at stake for the company and beyond.
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10/6/2020 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
The Internet, From Space
The pandemic has boosted demand for satellite Internet connections. Recode's Adam Clark Estes explains why companies like SpaceX and Amazon are racing to build a new broadband network among the stars.
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10/5/2020 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Covid-19's Long Haulers
For a small group of patients, Covid-19 symptoms can last for months. Reporter Lois Parshly explains the science of long-term symptoms.
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10/2/2020 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Why QAnon thrives on social media
How the conspiracy theory and its following gained traction in the past year and is now entering the political mainstream. Senior Recode reporter, Shirin Ghaffary explains how easy it is to fall into a QAnon rabbit hole on social media platforms and why it’s so hard to stop it from spreading.
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10/1/2020 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Why some Democrats dislike Reid Hoffman
The LinkedIn founder built a big-money machine to oust Trump, so why do some democrats hate him?
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9/30/2020 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Why religious leaders are becoming content creators
Recode reporter Rebecca Heilweil explains the pros and cons of religious services online and how the pandemic has changed the look and feel of communal faith.
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9/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Why Section 230 is under attack
Both President Trump and Vice President Biden have vowed to change the law known as the "backbone of the Internet." Recode's Sara Morrison explains why.
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9/28/2020 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Biden's Influencers
How do you campaign during a pandemic? You try to reach voters where they are: on Instagram, YouTube, and other social networks.
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9/25/2020 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Trump’s TikTok Trouble Continues
Recode Senior Reporter Shirin Ghaffary catches us up on the TikTok saga between Donald Trump Oracle and Walmart and ByteDance.
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9/24/2020 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Zuckerberg’s $100 million gift to Newark 10 years later
In the fall of 2010, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his first major philanthropic gift on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Vox Senior Correspondent Dylan Matthews explains how it was received and how the public’s opinion on billionaire gifts has shifted.
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9/23/2020 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
How to start a startup
Founder Alex Lieberman on how he built the popular business newsletter, Morning Brew with Recode senior correspondent, Peter Kafka.
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9/22/2020 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Should you buy your grandma a robot?
The pandemic has made robot caregivers a popular way to keep elderly people company. But as Vox's Sigal Samuel explains, they're not for everyone.
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9/21/2020 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
How you can stop the spread of misinformation
Fake news can be awkward to talk about. Science communicator Liz Neeley gives her best tips for combating misinformation among your friends and loved ones.
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9/18/2020 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Can Oracle save TikTok?
The popular social media video app may be banned in the U.S. but will Oracle step in to save it? Recode’s Peter Kafka explains the possible deal and what it says about Trump’s negotiations with China.
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9/17/2020 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
What comes after Zoom Fatigue?
Recode Deputy Editor, Adam Estes Clark discusses why we've all got Zoom fatigue and where new video chat technology is headed.
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9/16/2020 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Can Facebook stop election interference?
Facebook is making some changes in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election, but is it enough to stop the spread of misinformation? Recode's Senior Reporter Shirin Ghaffary, explains.
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9/15/2020 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Can Walmart+ Beat Amazon Prime?
Amazon has become the dominant retailer online in large part due its Prime program. Now, Walmart is deploying the same strategy with Walmart+, a membership service the company hopes can win back customers from Amazon. Recode's Senior Correspondent for Commerce, Jason Del Rey, explains.
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9/14/2020 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Call of Duty
The military has a history of using video games to recruit. So why was there a backlash when its soldier-gamers started playing online?
Featuring
Matthew Gault (@mjgault)
Corey Mead (@coreydmead)
Links
The Pentagon Wasn’t Ready for Gamers to Push Back
America's Digital Army: Games at Work and War
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8/14/2020 • 27 minutes, 36 seconds
Apple's Lisa Jackson on racial justice
A special interview with the Apple exec on her definition of racial justice and how she plans to merge her background in environmental sustainability with the company’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.
Featuring
Lisa Jackson (@lisapjackson)
Links
Apple launches $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative
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8/12/2020 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
The one sport that’s doing it right
What does it actually take to play sports during a pandemic? Why we all should take a page out of roller derby’s reopening playbook.
Featuring
Zach Binney (@zbinney_NFLinj)
Erica Vanstone (@EricaIsBusy)
Links
Women's Roller Derby has a Plan for Covid and it Kicks Ass
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8/7/2020 • 28 minutes, 56 seconds
Why QAnon is here to stay
QAnon was born and perpetuated on the internet. What is it and why is it dangerous?
Featuring:
AdrienneLaFrance (@AdrienneLaF)
Casey Newton (@CaseyNewton)
Links:
Adrienne's piece for The Atlantic
Casey's column for The Verge
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host of Reset
About Recode by Vox:
Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.
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7/31/2020 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
Can the government ban TikTok?
How the Trump administration could ban the popular social media app and the consequences for its users.
Featuring:
Palmer Haasch (@haasch_palmer)
Adi Robertson (@thedextriarchy)
Links:
TikTok creators are worried about losing their followings as the Trump administration considers banning the app
How the Trump administration could ‘ban’ TikTok
Host:
Allegra Frank (@LegsFrank), guest host of Reset
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Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.
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7/24/2020 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
TikTok in prison
What ‘prison TikTok’ tells us about the lives of incarcerated people.
Featuring:
Louise Matsakis -- Staff Writer at WIRED (@lmatsakis)
Nazgol Ghandnoosh -- Senior Research Analyst at The Sentencing Project (@NazgolG)
Adnan Khan -- Executive Director at Re:Store Justice (@akhan1437)
Links to resources:
Behind Bars, but Still Posting on TikTok
The Sentencing Project
Re:Store Justice
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.
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7/17/2020 • 26 minutes, 42 seconds
Facebook's fact-check 'loophole'
How an "opinion loophole" is enabling the spread of climate change misinformation.
Links to resources discussed:
Facebook creates fact-checking exemption for climate deniers
Washington Examiner op-ed cherry-picks data and misleads readers about climate models
How CO2 boosters' op-ed slipped by Facebook fact-checkers
Guests:
Andrew Dessler (@AndrewDessler)
Judd Legum (Popular.info)
Emily Atkin (heated.world)
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.
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7/10/2020 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
"Netflix is a team, not a family"
Is working on a team of all-stars, excellent pay, and unlimited vacation worth the stress of constant criticism from co-workers and the knowledge that your boss is considering whether to replace you? Netflix execs will tell you that their internal culture is the key to their success.
From Recode and Vox Media, 'Land of the Giants: The Netflix Effect'
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7/3/2020 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
Covid-19 "long-haulers" find a community online
For some, recovering from Covid-19 will be a long struggle. Those still recovering months later are finding support - and information about the enigmatic disease - online.
Featuring:
Fiona Lowenstein @fi_lowenstein
Lois Parshley @LoisParshley
Links to resources discussed:
My coronavirus survivor group is my most important medical support right now
No one knows why these Covid-19 patients’ symptoms keep relapsing
We Need to Talk About What Coronavirus Recoveries Look Like
Body Politic Covid-19 Support Group
COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.
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6/26/2020 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
K-pop’s online activism for Black Lives Matter is complicated
K-Pop fans have come to the aid of Black Lives Matter protestors online. If you know your history, that may come as a surprise.
Links:
A beginner’s guide to K-pop
How K-pop fans are weaponizing the internet for Black Lives Matter
Guests:
Aja Romano, Vox.com culture writer (@ajaromano)
Miranda Larsen, Kpop scholar and fan (https://twitter.com/AcaOtaku)
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/19/2020 • 35 minutes, 30 seconds
Reset is now weekly
Reset is now a weekly podcast: here's what you need to know.
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
About Recode by Vox:
Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.
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6/18/2020 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
What it means to make music in 2020
The pandemic has upended the art and business of making music. Producing, performing and releasing — every aspect is new and uncharted. The need for social distancing means that it’s unsafe to collaborate in small studios or perform for large crowds — not to mention finding the right thing to sing about in such a charged moment. We’re telling three stories about how artists are working within these constraints: Ricky Reed and John-Robert have found a way to generate a creative spark remotely, Jacob Collier has defied the laws of physics to master live performance over the internet, and Dua Selah has released a powerful new track that helps support the protests in Minneapolis. Everything is radically different than it was a few months ago, but these stories shine a light on why making music matters more than ever 2020.
Links to resources discussed:
https://switchedonpop.com/
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/16/2020 • 35 minutes
Video games are the new concert venues
How online games like Minecraft and Fortnite have become virtual concert venues.
Featuring
Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia)
Cherie Hu (@cheriehu42)
Links to resources discussed:
I Tried to crash the VIP area at American Football’s Minecraft concert
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/14/2020 • 24 minutes, 37 seconds
Protesting during a pandemic
Thousands of people have taken the streets to protest during a pandemic. Vox.com's Brian Resnick explains why not all public health experts think that's a bad thing.
Featuring
Brian Resnick (@B_resnick)
Links to resources discussed:
What public health experts want critics to know about why they support the protests
Tear gas, explained
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/11/2020 • 22 minutes, 15 seconds
The case for banning Trump on social media
President Trump has faced unprecedented action from social media companies in recent weeks. The Verge's T.C. Sottek argues that they haven't gone far enough.
Featuring
T.C. Sottek (@chillmage)
Links to resources discussed:
Ban Them All
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/9/2020 • 20 minutes, 25 seconds
Tear gas, explained
The toxic chemical’s origins, from WWI to today’s protests across the country.
Featuring
Roberto Daza (@rsdaza)
Anna Feigenbaum (@drfigtree)
Links to resources discussed:
The Protests in Minneapolis (Vice News)
The disturbing history of how tear gas became the weapon of choice against protesters
Tear Gas: From the Battlefields of World War I to the Streets of Today
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/7/2020 • 31 minutes, 9 seconds
Facebook’s employee revolt
Over 400 Facebook employees didn't show up to work on Monday. Recode's Shirin Ghaffary explains the unprecedented unrest at the social media giant over President Trump’s posts.
Featuring
Shirin Ghaffary (@ShirinGhaffary)
Jeff Horwitz (@JeffHorwitz)
Links to resources discussed:
Many Facebook employees think the company needs to stand up to Trump now more than ever
Read the transcript of Mark Zuckerberg’s tense meeting with Facebook employees
Facebook Executives Shut Down Efforts to Make the Site Less Divisive
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/4/2020 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
How Congress is trying to end child abuse online
A closer look at two bills which aim to deal with the issue of online child abuse, including the EARN IT Act, which raises major privacy concerns.
Featuring:
Assem Khaled (@Lyserberg)
Adi Robertson (@thedextriarchy)
Aaron Mackey (@aaron_d_mackey)
Links to resources discussed:
Can gaming solve its predator problem?
New bill would put $5 billion toward fighting online child abuse
The EARN IT Bill Is the Government’s Plan to Scan Every Message Online
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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6/2/2020 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Trump vs. Twitter
Twitter fact-checked the president. Now what?
Featuring
@kateconger
Links for further reading:
Defying Trump, Twitter Doubles Down on Labeling Tweets
George Floyd’s death set off uprisings across the country
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/30/2020 • 28 minutes, 33 seconds
Inside baseball’s pitch to play again
With games on hold, pro sports leagues are wondering: is it more expensive to lose a season? or to play during a pandemic?
Featuring:
TJ Quinn (@TJQuinnESPN)
Zach Binney (@zbinney_NFLinj)
Links to resources discussed:
How MLB is navigating the coronavirus pandemic to play ball
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/28/2020 • 32 minutes, 56 seconds
The speed of coronavirus science has consequences
The pandemic has caused the speed of science to increase dramatically, but that speed has consequences.
Featuring
Ivan Oransky (@ivanoransky)
Links
Op-ed: Covering science at dangerous speeds
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/26/2020 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Why lo-fi is the perfect background music
Lo-Fi hip-hop has emerged as a hugely popular genre and internet subculture. Its millions of loyal fans rely on curated lo-fi playlists and live-streams to write to, study to and even fall asleep to.
But what of its musical roots? Who are its stars? And why, despite its mass following on YouTube, Spotify and elsewhere, is it nearly impossible to spot on the Billboard? We trace lo-fi from its godfathers to its moments in the sun, to the complex creative ecosystem playing out on streaming platforms today.
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5/24/2020 • 38 minutes, 10 seconds
Until a vaccine arrives
Why the pandemic’s future is hard to predict, and why the vaccine could take much longer than 12-to-18 months.
Featuring:
Brian Resnick (@B_Resnick)
German Lopez (@germanrlopez)
Links to Resources Discussed:
The pandemic, chaos, and coming to terms with uncertainty
A coronavirus vaccine may take longer than 12 to 18 months
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/21/2020 • 27 minutes, 49 seconds
Netflix and quarantine
Why is Netflix the clear winner of the streaming wars right now? Plus, are we gonna run out of stuff to watch?
Featuring:
Peter kafka (@pkafka)
Links to Resources Discussed:
Netflix had the best quarter in its history because of the pandemic
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/19/2020 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
Covid-19's emotional toll on healthcare workers
The intense decisions clinicians have to make during the pandemic don’t just cause burnout. They cause moral injury.
Featuring
Jen Schwartz (@JenLSchwartz)
Wendy Dean, MD (@WDeanMD)
Links to resources discussed:
Grief on the Front Line—and Beyond
Suicides of two health care workers hint at the Covid-19 mental health crisis to come
Psychological Trauma Is the Next Crisis for Coronavirus Health Workers
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/17/2020 • 26 minutes, 26 seconds
Elon Musk fought the law and Elon won
Elon Musk isn’t happy about coronavirus closures. Here’s the backstory of how he fought to re-open the Tesla car factory in California and what workers have to say.
Featuring:
Sean O’Kane (@sokane1)
Links to Resources Discussed:
Elon Musk defies coronavirus order and asks to be arrested
When Big Tech calls 911
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/14/2020 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
The future of work pt. 2
Voice-activated coffee makers. One-way hallways. Cubicles! The office will never be the same.
Featuring:
Rani Molla (@ranimolla)
Steven Yates
Links to Resources Discussed:
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/4/14/21211789/coronavirus-office-space-work-from-home-design-architecture-real-estate
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/12/2020 • 21 minutes, 38 seconds
The future of work pt 1
Because more people are working from home, employers are increasingly using software that monitors much more than just your hours on the clock.
Featuring
Adam Satariano (@satariano)
Pui-Wing Tam (@puiwingtam)
Links to resources discussed:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/technology/employee-monitoring-work-from-home-virus.html?referringSource=articleShare
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/10/2020 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
Covid-19 puts other medical research on pause
Science is racing to develop a treatment or vaccine for Covid-19. But other patients have been left behind, and some of them, like three-year-old Maxwell Freed, are running out of time.
Featuring
Dan Vergano: @Dvergano
Amber Freed: @Maxs_Milestones
Links to resources discussed:
Our episode from January: Start calling scientists: how to get treatment for your toddler’s rare disease
Dan Vergano’s reporting: These Kids With Rare Genetic Diseases Were Part Of Research Into New Treatments. The Coronavirus Has Stopped All Of It
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/7/2020 • 23 minutes, 49 seconds
The preppers of Silicon Valley
Why the prepping mindset is so prevalent in Silicon Valley.
Featuring
John Ramey (@jpramey)
Nellie Bowles (@NellieBowles)
Links to resources discussed:
The Prepared
https://theprepared.com/
I Used to Make Fun of Silicon Valley Preppers. Then I Became One.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/technology/coronavirus-preppers.html
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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5/5/2020 • 27 minutes, 21 seconds
The small U.S. town that tested everyone
Bolinas, California: a small town north of San Francisco where a group of tech entrepreneurs and community volunteers tested everyone for coronavirus. Could this model for testing be used elsewhere?
Featuring:
@Caterina
@jyri
Links:
Caterina.net
The California hippie town where everybody could get a coronavirus test
In one Italian town, we showed mass testing could eradicate the coronavirus | Andrea Crisanti and Antonio Cassone
This reclusive Marin County town is testing everybody for coronavirus
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5/3/2020 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Working in Space, from home
Why we can’t hit pause on Space exploration during the pandemic, and how people who operate spacecraft are working from home.
Featuring
Loen Grush (@lorengrush)
Links to resources discussed:
How engineers are operating deep-space probes, martian rovers, and satellites from their homes
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/30/2020 • 22 minutes, 25 seconds
The science of digital music and why analog isn’t actually better
Neil Young says digital music recordings are terrible quality. Is he right?
Featuring:
Robert Owen (https://www.oberlin.edu/robert-owen)
@danideahl
Links:
How Well Can You Hear Audio Quality?
Vinyl's great, but it's not better than CDs
24/192 Music Downloads...and why they make no sense
Neil Young says the MacBook Pro has ‘Fisher-Price’ audio quality
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/28/2020 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
The teens tricking Instagram
How teenagers have created their own way to preserve their digital privacy...for the ‘gram.
Featuring
@Pr0d1g4
@alfredwkng
Links
Teens have figured out how to mess with Instagram's tracking algorithm
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/26/2020 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
How coronavirus is impacting education
Teachers and students are still struggling with online education
Links to resources discussed:
Students will go back to school eventually. Here are 5 concrete ideas for helping them catch up, readjust
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/23/2020 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
The 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory
A coronavirus conspiracy theory has led to arson attacks in the UK. And - how to talk to friends and family about coronavirus misinformation.
Featuring
James Temperton (@JTemperton)
Liz Neeley (@LizNeeley)
Links to resources discussed:
James Temperton’s article: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/5g-coronavirus-conspiracy-theory
Liz Neely’s article: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/how-talk-about-coronavirus/609118/
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/21/2020 • 31 minutes, 50 seconds
The year 2038 problem
What’s the deal with January 19th, 2038? Why remembering Y2K correctly matters.
Featuring
Rose Eveleth (@roseveleth)
Links to resources discussed:
Flash Forward Podcast
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/19/2020 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Contact tracing, explained
Public health's "tried and true" tactic against infectious disease, and how Google and Apple want to help end the lockdown.
Featuring
@sxbegle
@russellbrandom
Links to resources discussed:
Answering the 12 biggest questions about Apple and Google's new coronavirus tracking project
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/16/2020 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
How indie bookstores might survive the pandemic
There’s a new online bookseller in town that’s trying to save your local indie bookstore.
Featuring
Andy Hunter (@AndyHunter777)
Constance Grady (@constancegrady)
Links to resources discussed:
Vox Book Club, The City We Became, Week 1: New York City is born. What happens next?
In Ask a Book Critic, Vox.com book critic Constance Grady recommends books to suit your very specific mood
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/14/2020 • 26 minutes, 33 seconds
The internet has a crush on Dr. Fauci
From fan pages to food pics, Dr. Anthony Fauci is everywhere. The Verge’s Makena Kelly explains the person behind the meme.
Featuring
@kellymakena
@FauciFan
Links to resources discussed:
Makena’s Article: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/3/21206011/anthony-fauci-coronavirus-pandemic-stan-fandom-hero-donald-trump-white-house-task-force
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/12/2020 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
Will your favorite restaurant survive?
Why the pandemic is exposing the complicated relationship between delivery apps and restaurants and how a restaurateur and app developer is helping keep his industry alive.
Featuring
Caleb Pershan ( @calaesthetic)
Nick Kokonas ( @nickkokonas)
Links to resources discussed:
Restaurant and Bar Employees Make Up 60 Percent of Jobs Lost in March
Here’s What Alinea’s To-Go Offerings Look Like
Grubhub Asks Restaurants to Foot the Bill on ‘Supper for Support’ Promotions
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/9/2020 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Your phone knows if you're staying at home
And it is telling the government. The Verge's Casey Newton explains how location data is helping fight coronavirus, and why even privacy advocates don't think that's such a bad thing.
Featuring
Casey Newton, Silicon Valley Editor at the Verge (@CaseyNewton)
Links to resources discussed:
Casey’s columns on location data:
https://www.theverge.com/interface/2020/3/25/21192629/coronavirus-surveillance-location-data-taiwan-israel-us-google, https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/31/21199654/location-data-coronavirus-us-response-covid-19-apple-google, https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/3/21206318/google-location-data-mobility-reports-covid-19-privacy
Google blog post on location sharing program:
https://www.blog.google/technology/health/covid-19-community-mobility-reports
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/7/2020 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
The two types of tests we need to end this
How testing technology will help end the spread of covid-19.
Featuring
Una Osato (@thisisuna)
Umair Irfan (@umairfan)
Links
How Covid-19 immunity testing can help people get back to work
FDA authorizes first antibody-based test for COVID-19
12 things everyone needs to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/5/2020 • 28 minutes, 34 seconds
The race to make more ventilators
Why life-saving ventilators for Covid-19 patients are in short supply, and how people like Dr. Richard Boyer are trying to fix that.
Featuring
@SaraMorrison
Links to resources discussed:
Trump isn't making America's ventilator shortage any easier
The Covent-19 Challenge
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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4/2/2020 • 26 minutes, 2 seconds
There’s no social distancing in Animal Crossing
Nintendo’s new game New Horizons has become a place to escape the reality of a global pandemic, gather with friends online - and even get married.
Featuring
Allegra Frank (@legsfrank)
Sharmin Asha & Nazmul Ahmed
Links to resources discussed:
Allegra’s article: https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/3/27/21194698/animal-crossing-new-horizons-review-nintendo-switch
Sharmin and Naz’s Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimalCrossing/comments/fnbgzd/my_fiance_and_i_had_to_cancel_our_upcoming/
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/31/2020 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Airborne, explained
What do we mean when we say “airborne?”; plus, the most important unanswered questions about how coronavirus is transmitted.
FEATURING
Roxanne Khamsi @rkhamsi
Brian Resnick @B_resnick
LINKS
They Say Coronavirus Isn't Airborne—but It's Definitely Borne By Air
The 9 most important unanswered questions about Covid-19
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/29/2020 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
What this coronavirus does to your body
Why does it spread so easily? And could it mutate into something worse? The Atlantic's Ed Yong explains the science so far.
Featuring
@edyong209
Links to resources discussed:
vox.com/coronavirus
Why the Coronavirus Has Been So Successful
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/26/2020 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Is Amazon primed for coronavirus?
How the tech giant is responding to the pandemic, and what it says about Amazon as a company.
FEATURING
Jason Del Rey @DelRey
LINKS
Amazon reopened a NYC warehouse a day after a worker tested positive for coronavirus
Amazon is banning its warehouses from stocking nonessential items during the coronavirus pandemic
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/24/2020 • 25 minutes, 9 seconds
The biggest experiment in online learning, ever
COVID-19 has shut schools all over the country, and millions of American students are now learning at home, online. Are online tools enough to make up for lost classroom time?
Links to resources discussed:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/coronavirus-closes-schools-teachers-families-brace-massive-experiment-online-education-n1160966
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/22/2020 • 24 minutes, 18 seconds
How quickly can we treat covid-19?
The scientific community is moving at unprecedented speed to develop a way to treat COVID-19. But how soon can a treatment or a vaccine be available to the public?
Featuring
@mslopatto
Links to resources discussed:
https://www.vox.com/2020/3/11/21163262/is-there-a-cure-for-coronavirus
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/19/2020 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
When your phone links you to a crime
How law enforcement used a “geofence” warrant to identify a suspect of a crime he didn’t commit.
Featuring
Jon Schuppe (@jonschuppe)
Links
Google tracked his bike ride past a burglarized home. That made him a suspect.
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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3/17/2020 • 28 minutes, 46 seconds
Fitbit for the faithful
The 'Click to Pray eRosary' is a new wearable device from the Vatican. It tracks people’s steps, calories — and prayers. But can it bring young Catholics closer to the faith?
LINKS
“Click to Pray eRosary” – wearable smart device to pray the rosary for peace
Does praying burn calories? Here’s the pope’s $110 e-rosary
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3/15/2020 • 21 minutes, 26 seconds
Is our tech made by forced labor in China?
Forced labor performed by Uighur Muslims in China may be in the tech products we use every day.
Featuring
Darren Byler @dtbyler
Rushan Abbas @rushan614
Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian @BethanyAllenEbr
Links
The report: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/uyghurs-sale
NYT profile of Rushan Abbas: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/18/world/asia/uighur-muslims-china-detainment.html
Axios: https://www.axios.com/uighur-forced-labor-us-companies-china-7d32a600-7561-45c8-9f19-37ee306c24cd.html
Host:
SigalSamuel @sigalsamuel
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3/12/2020 • 25 minutes, 52 seconds
Does stopping coronavirus require more surveillance?
The cost of China’s high-tech response to contain the coronavirus.
Featuring
Rebecca Heilweil @rebeccaheilweil
Timothy Grose @GroseTimothy
Links
Coronavirus is the first big test for futuristic tech that can prevent pandemics
A surveillance net blankets China’s cities, giving police vast powers
Host:
Sigal Samuel @SigalSamuel
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3/10/2020 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
How sample libraries are changing pop music
Justin Bieber and two other artists used the same synth melody in three different songs. Switched On Pop's Charlie Harding explains how that's increasingly common in an industry where copyright has become so stringent.
Featuring
@charlieharding
Links to resources discussed
What Happens When Justin Bieber Samples Your Music
Host:
Allegra Frank @legsfrank
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3/8/2020 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
The coronavirus rumor mill
Can we stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation on social media?
FEATURING
Eater's Matthew Kang @mattatouille
The Verge's Russell Brandom @russellbrandom
LINKS
Coronavirus Scare Rips Through LA’s Koreatown Amid False Social Media Rumors
Trump’s reckless coronavirus statements put the entire US at risk
Host:
Allegra Frank @legsfrank
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3/5/2020 • 27 minutes, 36 seconds
Political ads are on streaming apps now too
Streaming services like Hulu and Roku are the newest platforms for political ads. The Washington Post's Tony Romm explains why regulation still hasn’t caught up.
Featuring
@TonyRomm
Links to resources discussed:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/20/hulu-roku-political-ads-streaming/
Host:
Allegra Frank @LegsFrank
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3/3/2020 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
This is your brain on TikTok
How the app can turn teens into Internet stars and just as quickly forget them.
Featuring
Maia @mxmtoon
Rebecca Jennings @rebexxxxa
Links to resources discussed:
Tikked off: What happens when TikTok fame fades
On TikTok, who owns a viral dance?
Host:
Allegra Frank @LegsFrank
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3/1/2020 • 28 minutes, 1 second
2020’s political meme wars
The New York Times' Taylor Lorenz explains Mike Bloomberg's Dank Meme Cash.
Featuring
@TaylorLorenz
Links to resources discussed:
Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere
Host:
Allegra Frank, associate culture editor at Vox.com
@LegsFrank
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2/27/2020 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
What's next for CRISPR
Jennifer Doudna, co-developer of the revolutionary gene editing technology, reflects on CRISPR's past and its future.
Links to resources discussed:
@igisci (Innovative Genomics Institute)
A simple guide to CRISPR, one of the biggest science stories of the decade
Is the CRISPR baby controversy the start of a terrifying new chapter in gene editing?
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
The Bachelor: Here for the wrong reasons
Is it better to have loved and influenced than never to have loved at all?
Emma Gray, co-host of HuffPost’s Here to Make Friends podcast, explains how social media has reshaped the Bachelor.
Featured Guests
@emmaladyrose
LINKS:
If you’ve already listened to all of Emma’s podcast, Here to Make Friends, you can also check out Arielle’s other Bachelor binge, Game of Roses.
Alyssa Bereznak at The Ringer has a great read on how the Bachelor became an influencer launchpad
And if you want to watch Jared and Ashley’s 44 minute long relationship video, nothing is stopping you.
Host:
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2/23/2020 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Bezos’ $10 billion climate change pledge
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, is donating $10 billion to stop climate change. But is this the best way to spend his money if he wants to tackle climate change?
FEATURING
@teddyschleifer
@SigalSamuel
LINKS
Jeff Bezos donates $10 billion to fight climate change
Jeff Bezos donated billions to fix climate change. Why not fix Amazon?
Jeff Bezos is quietly letting his charities do something radical — whatever they want
Host:
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2/20/2020 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
Pornhub’s content moderation problem
A company called GirlsDoPorn uploaded videos to Pornhub and other sites without the consent of the women in them. VICE’s Samantha Cole explains why these videos are still all over the internet.
Featuring
@samleecole
Links to resources discussed:
Samantha Cole's reporting:
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/9393zp/how-pornhub-moderation-works-girls-do-porn
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mb8zjn/pornhub-doxing-and-harassment-girls-do-porn-lawsuit
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/43kb5q/pornhub-finally-removes-girls-do-porn
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qvgxvw/girls-do-porn-employees-charged-with-sex-trafficking-potentially-face-life-in-prison
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/18/2020 • 25 minutes, 24 seconds
Why video game actors are fighting to be seen
How does a video game character get made? And how can the gaming industry improve its standards for the real humans behind its virtual characters?
FEATURING
Jessica Jefferies (@jessicajcasting)
Allegra Frank (@LegsFrank)
LINKS
The hidden world and overlooked problems of acting in video games
Video game voice actors end their yearlong strike
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/16/2020 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
Share your location with ICE?
Private companies have long used your phone’s location data for advertising. Now we know the federal government is using it to enforce the border.
Featuring
@ByronTau
@shiringhaffary
Links to resources discussed:
Federal Agencies Use Cellphone Location Data for Immigration Enforcement
The “smarter” wall: How drones, sensors, and AI are patrolling the border
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/13/2020 • 24 minutes, 44 seconds
The teens tricking Instagram
How teenagers have created their own way to preserve their digital privacy...for the ‘gram.
Featuring
@Pr0d1g4
@alfredwkng
Links
Teens have figured out how to mess with Instagram's tracking algorithm
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/11/2020 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
The Iowa Caucus isn’t the only election with an app
And it won’t be the last.
Featuring
@MilesParks
Links to resources discussed:
Technical Reporting Issue Delays Results From Iowa Caucuses
Iowa Democrats Will Use A Smartphone App At Caucuses, Despite Cybersecurity Concerns
Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/9/2020 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
Charlie bit my finger, now pay me!
Google disclosed how much money YouTube makes in ads for the first time. How are its content creators feeling?
Featuring
@pkafka
@loudmouthjulia
Links
YouTube makes $15 billion a year from ads — and pays more than half of that to video makers
Creators finally know how much money YouTube makes, and they want more of it
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/6/2020 • 23 minutes, 29 seconds
An AI warned about Covid-19 before the CDC
How AI could predict the next big outbreak.
Links to resources discussed:
An AI Epidemiologist Sent the First Warnings of the Wuhan Virus
How AI is battling the coronavirus outbreak
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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2/4/2020 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
A better approach to medical records?
Taiwan’s system of electronic medical records lets them track diseases as they spread and makes healthcare more convenient for patients. So why isn’t the US system of medical records like this?
Featured Guests
@dylanscott
LINKS:
Listen to The Impact to hear more about Taiwan’s Medicare-for-All system.
You can also read more of Dylan’s reporting from around the globe in his series, Everybody Covered.
For more on the history of electronic health records in the US, you can read Sarah Kliff’s deep dive into the subject, or listen to her Impact episode about it.
Host:
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2/2/2020 • 21 minutes, 5 seconds
Can gaming solve its predator problem?
The widespread problem of child predation and sexual abuse through online video games is a difficult issue to talk about, let alone fix. But there are some ways to take action to stop it.
Featuring
@NellieBowles
@WillOremus
Links
Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators
How to Keep Child Predators Out of Virtual Playgrounds Like ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Minecraft’
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/30/2020 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
A startup, billions of images, and the end of anonymity
Clearview AI says its facial recognition tool works with almost 100% accuracy. Buzzfeed's Ryan Mac explains how not all the company's claims withstand scrutiny.
Featuring:
@RMac18
Links to resources discussed:
Clearview AI Says Its Facial Recognition Software Identified A Terrorism Suspect. The Cops Say That's Not True.
The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
What facial recognition steals from us
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/28/2020 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Students are being watched. Closely.
As mass shootings at US schools increase in frequency, school administrators across the US are turning to artificially intelligent surveillance tools in an attempt to beef up school safety.
Featured Guests
@rebeccaheilweil
LINKS:
New surveillance AI can tell schools where students are and where they’ve been
Barbara Fedders’ paper on surveillance tools in North Carolina schools.
To hear more about Kai Koerber’s work on mental health access, listen to his conversation with Berkeley News.
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/26/2020 • 21 minutes, 46 seconds
Kashmir’s internet has been shut down for 5 months
The Indian government shut the internet down in Kashmir in August last year: what this means for Kashmiris living without the internet - and what it says about the world’s largest democracy.
Featuring
@PranavDixit
@mmehraj
Links
Kashmiris Are Disappearing From WhatsApp
The latest crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, explained in under 600 words
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/23/2020 • 23 minutes, 18 seconds
The internet, from SpaceX
Starlink, a constellation of satellites launched by SpaceX, has the ambitious goal of bringing internet connectivity to the globe.
Featuring
@lorengrush
Links to resources discussed:
SPACEX CONTINUES TO BLAST SATELLITES INTO ORBIT AS THE SPACE COMMUNITY WORRIES
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/21/2020 • 29 minutes, 17 seconds
The YouTubers are freaked
YouTube is finally being forced to follow a decades-old rule that protects kids’ privacy online. What does this mean for content creators?
Featured Guests
@kellymakena
LINKS:
Makena Kelly’s done a lot of COPPA coverage. Here’s her article from the original FTC announcement, and more about the possibility of an eraser button going forward.
The Goods by Vox did a deep dive on Ryan’s World last year.
We drew a lot from this video by The Game Theorists, if you’re inclined to watch it yourself.
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/19/2020 • 20 minutes, 25 seconds
Facebook's fake deepfake problem
The dark origins of deepfake videos and Facebook’s new policy explained.
Featuring:
@kellymakena
@samleecole
Links to resources discussed:
Facebook’s deepfake ban isn’t winning over critics
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/7/21055283/facebook-deepfake-ban-political-ads-shallowfakes-rules-moderation
Deepfakes Were Created As a Way to Own Women's Bodies—We Can't Forget That
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/nekqmd/deepfake-porn-origins-sexism-reddit-v25n2?utm_source=stylizedembed_vice.com&utm_campaign=939wxp&site=vice
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1/16/2020 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Mind the Gap
The secretive group coordinating Silicon Valley's political donations.
Featuring
@teddyschleifer
Links to resources discussed:
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/6/21046631/mind-the-gap-silicon-valley-democratic-donors-stanford
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/14/2020 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
The legal battle over who counts as an employee
California’s landmark new gig work law, AB5, explained. And, the broader trend of states stepping in to regulate tech companies.
Featuring
Carolyn Said: @CSaid
Margaret Harding McGill: @margarethmcgill
Links to resources discussed:
Gig workers’ win in California is a victory for workers everywhere
AB5, California’s landmark gig-work law, takes effect Jan. 1 amid controversy
States will be the battlegrounds for 2020 tech policy fights
The Rideshare guy podcast
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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/12/2020 • 22 minutes, 15 seconds
The other Iranian threat: cyberwarfare
How much should we worry about Iranian hackers?
Featuring:
Wired's Andy Greenberg: @a_greenberg
Links to resources discussed:
How Iran's Hackers Might Strike Back After Soleimani's Assassination
The US is worried about Iran retaliating with a cyberattack
The secret history of the Stuxnet | Recode Media | Alex Gibney
Host:
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1/8/2020 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
What California's new data privacy law means for all of us
The country's strongest data privacy law just went into effect in California.
Featuring
@SaraMorrison
@caprivacyorg
Links to resources discussed:
California’s new privacy law, explained
The Unlikely Activists Who Took on Silicon Valley—and Won
Californians for Consumer Privacy
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/7/2020 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
How to get a treatment for your toddler’s rare disease
The story of a mother's race against time to find a genetic treatment for her son, and the technology that's helping her do it - CRISPR mice from China.
Correction - January 8th, 2020: An earlier version of this podcast episode stated that the gene therapy method that’s being developed to treat Maxwell would alter his genetic map. That is incorrect. The gene therapy method in question, which is called AAV9, won’t alter Maxwell’s mutation. We regret the error.
Featuring
Dan Vergano, BuzzFeed: @dvergano
Amber Freed: @Maxs_Milestones
Links to resources discussed:
This Mom Is Buying Mutant Mice From China To Find A Cure For Her Son’s Rare Genetic Disease
Milestones for Maxwell
Host:
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1/5/2020 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
10 years of Elon Musk
Elon Musk: a look at the tech billionaire who wants to start a colony on Mars, build a machine to control computers with just your brain, and who thinks we probably live in a simulation.
Featuring
Liz Lopatto: @mslopatto
Links to resources discussed:
This decade in Elon Musk
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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1/2/2020 • 27 minutes, 11 seconds
Can Artificial Intelligence teach you to write better?
Students across the country are graded by artificial intelligence. But can an algorithm really know how to write?
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Links to resources discussed:
Flawed Algorithms Are Grading Millions of Students’ Essays
How I’m using AI to write my next novel
Featuring:
@SigalSamuel
@ToddFeathers
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/31/2019 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
WeWork, China, and Silicon Valley activism: this year in tech
Reset’s end-of-year tech episode, featuring Adrianne Jeffries from The Markup, and executive editor of The Verge, TC Sottek.
Featuring
@SeriousStoic
@adrjeffries
Links to resources discussed:
Underunderstood podcast
TC Sottek at The Verge
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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/29/2019 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
Quantum Supremacy, WTF?
Google says it's reached "quantum supremacy." We break down what that means for computing and why IBM is pushing back.
Featuring:
@KSHartnett
Quantum Supremacy Is Coming: Here’s What You Should Know
Google and IBM Clash Over Milestone Quantum Computing Experiment
Quantum Supremacy Using a Programmable Superconducting Processor
Leveraging Secondary Storage to Simulate Deep 54-qubit Sycamore Circuits
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/26/2019 • 20 minutes, 26 seconds
Robot priests: the rise of A.I. in religion
As new technology enters the religious domain, how might artificial intelligence play a role?
Vox.com's Sigal Samuel guest-hosts this episode of Reset.
Featuring:
@SigalSamuel
Links:
Robot priests can bless you, advise you, and even perform your funeral
“Computer Ethics” by Deborah Johnson
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12/24/2019 • 25 minutes, 57 seconds
When Big Tech calls 911
In this episode, two stories on one theme: how tech companies interact with communities they're located in, and their impact on emergency services.
Featuring
Anjeanette Damon
Sarah Emerson
Links to resources discussed:
West World: Anjeanette Damon's episode for The City
The City Podcast
How Facebook Bought a Police Force
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/22/2019 • 30 minutes, 38 seconds
Maybe don't put a Ring on it?
Amazon’s Ring has some safety issues. How secure are these home security systems?
Featured Guests
@Jessica_Holley
@ranimolla
LINKS:
Family says hackers accessed a Ring camera in their 8-year-old daughter’s room
How Amazon’s Ring is creating a surveillance network with video doorbells
The rise of fear-based social media like Nextdoor, Citizen, and now Amazon’s Neighbors
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/19/2019 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Genealogists love DNA and so do the police
The genetic genealogy website used to find the Golden State Killer has been sold to a DNA forensics company.
Featuring:
@MeganMolteni
Peter Aldhous
Links:
10 Years Ago, DNA Tests Were The Future Of Medicine. Now They’re A Social Network — And A Data Privacy Mess
A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site
Host:
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12/17/2019 • 29 minutes, 41 seconds
How can I watch you today?
When we shop online, we tend to think of it as a solitary experience free of sales associates and watchful eyes. But it turns out, some companies can see every move you make in their online stores, in real time.
Featuring
Jessica Testa: @jtes
Hadar Paz: @hadarpaz
Links to resources discussed:
They see you when you're shopping
Powerfront
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12/15/2019 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
How safe is Uber?
Uber released its first-ever safety report. How should we think about its numbers and what do they tell us about safety and sexual misconduct in the gig economy?
GUESTS:
@kateconger
@AJRavenelleNYC
LINKS:
Uber Says 3,045 Sexual Assaults Were Reported in U.S. Rides Last Year
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/05/technology/uber-sexual-assaults-murders-deaths-safety.html
Hustle and Gig: Struggling and Surviving in the Sharing Economy
https://www.alexandreajravenelle.com/book
Uber CEO Q&A: When rape happens in an Uber, who’s responsible?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/06/uber-ceo-qa-when-rape-happens-an-uber-whos-responsible/
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12/12/2019 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Did An Anti-Sex Trafficking Internet Law Put Even More People At Risk?
A law called FOSTA-SESTA, and its unintended consequences.
Featuring
Aja Romano
Rep. Ro Khanna
Links to resources discussed:
RO KHANNA HOPES THIS BILL WILL PAVE THE WAY TO REPEALING FOSTA
The LGBTQ rights issue 2020 Democrats still aren’t talking about
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/10/2019 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Don't curl your lashes and talk about Uighurs on TikTok
TikTok, the video sharing app that has taken the tweens and 2019 by storm, is now facing stiff competition, concerns over censorship, and a federal investigation.
From our friends at Today, Explained.
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12/8/2019 • 19 minutes, 25 seconds
You Are Being Microtargeted
Why you should know about microtargeting, and how it works in political advertising.
Featuring:
@EmilyStewartM
@davidkgoldstein
Links to resources discussed:
Why everybody is freaking out about political ads on Facebook and Google
Campaigns Say Google Ad Policy Sidesteps Problem of Disinformation
Cambridge Analytica’s “psychographic microtargeting”: what’s bullshit and what’s legit
Reset episode on Twitter banning political ads
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/5/2019 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
What the truck, Tesla?!
Is Elon Musk's Cybertruck the future of electric vehicles?
Featuring:
Sean O'Kane - @sokane1
David Ferris - @DavidFerris
Links to resources discussed:
Tesla Cybertruck first ride: inside the electric pickup
What we learned on the Electric Road Trip
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/3/2019 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
The tech behind ankle monitors
Electronic monitoring, often in the form of ankle bands, is on the rise within the criminal justice system—it’s viewed by some as a simple alternative to incarceration, but what impact does this tech really have on people's lives?
Featuring:
@shubhabala
Links:
Use of Electronic Offender-Tracking Devices Expands Sharply
Digital Jail: How Electronic Monitoring Drives Defendants Into Debt
Electronic Monitoring Technology Must Be Regulated
Active electronic monitoring a viable alternative to pretrial detention
What is E-Carceration?
The Newest Jim Crow: Recent criminal justice reforms contain the seeds of a frightening system of “e-carceration.”
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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12/1/2019 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Sharenting: how much should you share about your kids online?
What's at risk when we share photos, videos or other kid content on social media? Arielle talks with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway about when and how they share their personal family life online. Plus, Leah Plunkett, author of a new book on the subject "Sharenthood: Why We Should Think Before We Talk about Our Kids Online."
Featuring
Kara Swisher
Scott Galloway
Leah Plunkett
Links to resources discussed:
Pivot podcast
Sharenthood: why we should think before we talk about our kids online
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/26/2019 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Amazon's Middlewomen
Why so many Amazon packages take a pitstop in the small town of Roundup, Montana.
Featuring
Josh Dzieza - @joshdzieza
Jason Del Rey - @DelRey
Links to resources discussed:
The everything town in the middle of nowhere
Land of the Giants: The Rise of Amazon
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/24/2019 • 22 minutes, 38 seconds
Yes, a government can shut down the internet
Iran's government shut down the internet, after widespread protests over the cost of fuel - how is that possible, and what does that mean for its people?
Links to resources discussed:
How the Iranian government shut off the internet
Internet disrupted in Iran amid fuel protests in multiple cities
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/21/2019 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Why Google Has Your Health Records
Google has partnered with one of America's large hospital networks and gained access to millions of health records. CNBC's Christina Farr explains what it's doing with them.
Links to resources discussed:
Google’s hospital data-sharing deal raises privacy fears — here’s what’s really going on
Google’s ‘Project Nightingale’ Gathers Personal Health Data on Millions of Americans
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/19/2019 • 21 minutes
The Birds and the Bees ... and the bot
A sex education chat bot answers questions from teens about sex and puberty.
Links to resources discussed:
Ask Roo
Advocates for Youth
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/17/2019 • 26 minutes, 7 seconds
The Airbnb Scam
An Airbnb scam exposed, and why Silicon Valley’s culture of growth-at-all-costs means safeguards are an afterthought.
Links to resources discussed:
I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb
Brian Chesky on the Recode Decode podcast
Super Pumped
Featuring:
@allie_conti
@MikeIsaac
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/14/2019 • 20 minutes, 30 seconds
Thank you, Text
SMS texting is a mess, but it still matters - so what's the fix?
Featuring:
Blair Hickman @amandablair
Dieter Bohn @backlon
Links to resources discussed:
SMS provider said 168,000 Valentine’s texts were delayed — now it says the number is higher
AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile have finally agreed to replace SMS with a new RCS standard
Google is finally taking charge of the RCS Rollout
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/12/2019 • 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Can tech save California from wildfires?
As climate change makes fires more intense, one solution is to put the forest under surveillance.
Links to resources discussed:
THE 1910 FIRES
MarinaMarina
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/10/2019 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
The government has your face
The U.S. government won’t release information about how it’s using facial recognition technology — so the ACLU is suing.
Links to resources discussed:
Electronic Frontier Foundation report on Facial Recognition technology
ACLU Press release
Facial Recognition technology explainer video from The Verge/Russell Brandom
Featuring:
@lynch_jen
@russellbrandom
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/7/2019 • 23 minutes, 5 seconds
Twitter gets rid of political ads
The impact of Twitter's ban on political ads on the platform.
Links
Jack Dorsey’s Announcement on Twitter
Was That the Best Subtweet Ever?
“Daisy” Ad (1964)
Guests:
@karaswisher
@zachbeauchamp
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/5/2019 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
If the shoe fits ... ban it?
Eliud Kipchoge made history when he ran 26.22 miles in under 2 hours - a record breaking 'sub-two' run. He ran in Nike Vaporflies, a high-tech shoe that's helping runners break records, and causing debate over its use in races.
Links
Alex Hutchinson's book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Nike Says Its $250 Running Shoes Will Make You Run Much Faster. What if That’s Actually True?
A Tale of Two Marathon Records and Nike's Magic Shoes
Featuring:
@sweatscience
@nxthompson
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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11/2/2019 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
The Google walkout, one year later
A year ago, a reported 20,000 Google employees walked off the job in protest. Has employee activism changed one of the biggest companies in tech?
Links to resources discussed:
Google CEO, in leaked video, says company is ‘genuinely struggling’ with employee trust
Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech
Google walkout organizer quits company after alleged retaliation
Google’s attempt to shut down a unionization meeting just riled up its employees
Featuring:
@shiringhaffary
@lizthegrey
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/31/2019 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Quantum Supremacy, WTF?
Google says it's reached "quantum supremacy." We break down what that means for computing and why IBM is pushing back.
Featuring:
@KSHartnett
Quantum Supremacy Is Coming: Here’s What You Should Know
Google and IBM Clash Over Milestone Quantum Computing Experiment
Quantum Supremacy Using a Programmable Superconducting Processor
Leveraging Secondary Storage to Simulate Deep 54-qubit Sycamore Circuits
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/29/2019 • 20 minutes, 25 seconds
Inside Instagram's Nipple Ban
Instagram censors almost all photographs of female nipples on its platform. The impact of this policy is much larger than you might think, affecting both art and identity.
Featuring:
@raindovemodel
@caseynewton
@twofacedkitten
@micolhebron
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/27/2019 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Move Fast and Break Currency
Facebook wants to start a currency. Congress has questions.
Featuring:
@KatharinaPistor
@dseetharaman
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/24/2019 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
iSurrender
Apple removed an app that had been used by pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong. Turns out that has broad implications for democracy globally.
Links to resources discussed:
Apple bowed to China by removing a Hong Kong protest map from its app store
Featuring:
@maryhui
@reckless
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/22/2019 • 21 minutes, 52 seconds
Can AI Teach You To Write Better?
Students across the country are graded by artificial intelligence. But does an algorithm really know how to write?
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Links to resources discussed:
Flawed Algorithms Are Grading Millions of Students’ Essays
How I’m using AI to write my next novel
Featuring:
@SigalSamuel
@ToddFeathers
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/20/2019 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Hey Google: scan my race
This week, Google announced its new Pixel 4 phone. One of the features it touted was Face Unlock, which uses facial recognition to unlock the phone. But the advancement came with a price - for black people.
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Links to resources discussed:
From the New York Daily News https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-google-darker-skin-tones-facial-recognition-pixel-20191002-5vxpgowknffnvbmy5eg7epsf34-story.html
From The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934804/google-pixel-4-face-scanning-data-collection
Ruha Benjamin
https://www.ruhabenjamin.com/race-after-technology
Featuring:
@GingerOtis
@ruha9
Hosts:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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10/17/2019 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
Biohacking: Rules of Engagement
Josiah Zayner is a biohacker who’s famous for, among other things, injecting himself with the gene-editing tool CRISPR. At a time when the technology exists for us to change, or hack, our own DNA, what are the ethics of experimenting on ourselves, and others at home? Arielle Duhaime-Ross has been following Zayner’s story and talks to him about how he’s thinking about human experimentation today. Plus: new efforts to come up with a code of conduct for biohackers, from legislation to self-regulation.
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Links to resources discussed:
From Arielle Duhaime-Ross’ original report for The Verge:
https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/4/11581994/fmt-fecal-matter-transplant-josiah-zayner-microbiome-ibs-c-diff
From Vox.com: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/8/13/20802059/california-crispr-biohacking-illegal-josiah-zayner
From The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/02/biohacking-stunts-crispr/553511/
Josiah Zayner’s company website http://www.the-odin.com/
Global Community BioSummit https://www.biosummit.org/
Featuring:
Josiah Zayner @4LOVofScience
Alex Pearlman @lexikon1
Senator Ling Ling Chang @L2ChangCA
Host:
Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset
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