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Lawsuit Unites 23 State AG’s In Stunning Meta Claims Oct 29, 2023

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Today - In a wildly divided world. 41 Attorneys General have come together and agree on one thing, that Meta hurts children. The lawsuit they filed is stunning. Then, the real world conflict between Hamas and Israel arrives in the virtual world of Roblox. And, Twitter has a new target, they want to take on the wire services, the Musk News Network? What could be wrong with that.

YouTube Doubles Down on News Oct 22, 2023

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Today, As AI spreads like wildfire the debate over regulation heads up. Now one of the industry's largest advocates says regulation is nonsense. Then YouTube doubles down on news Content - even as other social platforms step away. And finally, The Supreme Court Is going to take a look at a lower court ruling that banned the Federal Government from talking to social networks. There’s a lot at stake here.

Whose Fault Is the Israel-Hamas War? Oct 14, 2023

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Today: News. The real news is fucking terrible. Almost makes you wonder why anyone needs fake news - and yet - there is fake news too. Then - on college campuses students, faculty, and administrators are trying to balance compassion with political correctness. At Harvard, that’s not going so well. From various locations across the eastern seaboard, I’m Bob Garfield, the tolerant sidekick for the Prince of Podcasting Steve Rosenbaum, Hey Steve - so, shitty week?

Do Advertisers Fund Hate? FF 478 Oct 07, 2023

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Today, Twitter has an openly racist, white supremacist publisher, and the advertisers who support it will shock you. Really. Then, we do the math, and try and figure out how 8 Radical Republicans are Burning Down the House. And, while platforms “Jawbone” GenZ is having none of it. I’m Bob Garfield, the affable side kick to the prince of Podcasting, Steve Rosenbaum, and from various points on the eastern seaboard, this is Future Forward - Hey Steve, I hear you’re running for speaker? True?

Is Linda Yaccarino the Ex-CEO of X? Oct 01, 2023

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Today, Kara Swisher brings out the big guns, and she’s got Elon Musk and Twitter ism her sites. Then, Hillary Clinton was on stage at the Code Conference - and her talk about Loneliness places the blame clearly on Big Tech. And finally, ChatGPT has a new chapter, and it’s even more surprising if that’s possible.

Everything is Different Stages of F*ucked.com Sep 24, 2023

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Today: Amazon is going put ads on Prime Video. Why now? And what does it mean? Then, Snap is killing in the subscription world. And… Robo Cop arrives in NYC. I’m on Bob Garfield, the affable side kick to the Prince of podcasting - Steven Rosenbaum.

Bob Tells The Truth, Really – FF #475 Sep 17, 2023

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Today: Apple decides to turn its environmental initiatives into a comedy sketch. It didn’t go well then, Tesla’s got a big problem in a little place called CHINA. And - if you’re looking for The Big Truth, have we got a book for you! I’m Bob Garfield, affable sidekick the prince of Podcasting - Steven Rosenbaum. And from various points on the eastern seaboard, this is Future Forward.

Elon Blames The Jews – Episode 474 Sep 10, 2023

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Today, The leadership of the ADL is fighting back against Twitter’s attacks. Then Rotten Tomatoes is attracting fruit flies. And drone delivery, it might be closer than you think.

Labor Day Is Delicious and Bob goes to the Russian Embassy Aug 27, 2023

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Today: We have lots of electronic stuff - and as you know, it breaks. But now, repair might be your right! Then, how screens impacts babies. And, and Labor Day strikes on the horizon. I’m Bob Garfield, affable co-hosts to the Prince of Podcasting Steven Rosenbaum, and from various locations on the eastern seaboard, this is Future forward. Hey Steve, what ‘cha got.

Today’s Pod is about Power Aug 20, 2023

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Today’s Pod is about Power