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Slate Podcasts
Every Friday and Sunday, Slate’s popular daily news podcast What Next brings you TBD, a clear-eyed look into the future. From fake news to fake meat, algorithms to augmented reality, Lizzie O’Leary is your guide to the tech industry and the world it’s creating for us to live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 19, 2022 • 20min
From the Vault: It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?
This episode originally aired in July 2021.Last year, North Americans saw record-breaking heat, droughts, wildfires, and floods. The science is clear: we are living through the effects of climate change. Now scientists are trying to answer: is this the new normal?Guest: Daniel Swain, climate scientist at UCLA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2022 • 20min
The Culture War Over Electric Cars
One state wants to stop people from buying one. But can electric vehicles be stopped? Guest: Ryan CornellHost: Sonari Glinton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2022 • 25min
Sheryl Sandberg’s Complicated Legacy
She wanted to be an icon for working women. What went wrong?Guest: Sheera FrenkelHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2022 • 22min
Bots! What Are They Good For?
Elon Musk isn't wrong that Twitter has a bot problem. But he's kind of missing the point.Guest: Samuel WoolleyHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2022 • 25min
Is Elon Musk Any Good at Business?
Some call him revolutionary. Others call him a hack. Is his success warranted?Guest: Ashlee VanceHost: Lizzie O'LearyThanks Avast.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2022 • 22min
Can an Algorithm Spot a Shooter?
Arijit Sen, an expert in threat detection online, discusses the limitations of algorithmic software in identifying potential threats on social media. The podcast explores the challenges of monitoring linguistic variations and biases in text identification, highlighting concerns about privacy invasion and the potential misuse of social media monitoring services in schools.
May 29, 2022 • 18min
Online Privacy in a Post-Roe World
What can current surveillance infrastructure tell us about online privacy after the fall of Roe? Guest: Lily Hay NewmanHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2022 • 20min
Will Bitcoin Ruin El Salvador?
Is El Salvador heading for default after going all in on crypto?Guest: Anna-Cat BrigidaHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2022 • 21min
North Korea's Hacking Army
They’ve stolen billions of dollars. Is the U.S. ready to crack down?Guest: Jason Bartlett, research associate in the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American SecurityHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022 • 20min
How Buffalo Could Transform Social Media
The shooting in Buffalo raises questions about the effectiveness of content moderation. Is the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism the answer to how social media can moderate extremist content?Guest: Emma Llansó, director of the Free Expression Project at the Center for Democracy and TechnologyHost: Ray Suarez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
