Kat Tenbarge

Kat Tenbarge, an independent journalist who covers image-based sexual abuse and AI deepfakes. She walks through how Grok and X enabled mass non-consensual nudification, platform failures and moderation cuts that amplified harm. They discuss child safety risks, monetization of abusive images, legal and policy gaps, and why leaving or pressuring the platform matters.

Matt Bernstein, a content creator and podcast host, alongside journalist Kat Tenbarge, dive deep into the unexpected nostalgia for 2016. They explore the revival of 2016 aesthetics on platforms like TikTok and the cultural significance behind memes and trends from that year. The discussion touches on the early days of influencer culture and what makes this particular era resonate today. From shared community moments to the emotional rollercoaster of election night, they unravel why 2016 still captivates our collective memory.

Kat Tenbarge, journalist who covers tech policy and online culture, explains why headlines got the social media addiction trial wrong. They unpack misleading investigations, identity-check pushers, and how policy fixes can empower big tech and conservative groups. Short, sharp takes on surveillance, censorship risks, and who really benefits from these verdicts.

Kat Tenbarge, journalist and author covering online culture and celebrity drama. She breaks down the backlash to Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram post. Short takes on how tabloids and right-wing influencers distort stories. Discussion of why women get blamed when men set boundaries and how PR and smear campaigns shape public outrage.

Caroline Kwan, pop-culture and political commentator and streamer, and Kat Tenbarge, journalist behind Spitfire News, unpack a viral breakfast controversy. They trace how a minor hotel confrontation morphed into coordinated smear campaigns, bots, media incentives, geopolitical angles, and performative public shaming. Short, sharp, and surprisingly emotional.