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Life After TikTok – Future Forward #452 Mar 26, 2023

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Today, Democrats and Republicans came together in a rare moment of bi-partisan ass whopping. The beating being deployed on the CEO of TikTok. The question is, what comes next? Then, Parents are fed up, and filing suit - again the social media platforms that they say are hurting their kids. And GPT - four? That was fast. And while we worry about TikTok, it may be our real concern is Hal. “Open the Pod Bay Doors Hal. I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” From various locations on the Eastern Seaboard, this is Future Forward. I’m Bob Garfield, the staggeringly handsome co-host to this Pod’s fearless leader, Steven Rosenbaum. Hey Steve, what ‘cha got?

SXSW, Silicon Valley Bank, and Trump Mar 19, 2023

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From various locations on the Eastern Seaboard, This is Future forward.Today, my podcasting partner in crime Steve Rosenbaum ventures the the tiny blue dot in Texas known as Austin. His mission, to infiltrate the legendary South By South West conference and bring back nuggets of wisdom. He does not disappoint. Then, Trump is back on YouTube, and we’ve got an insiders view of the OTHER bank failure last week, Signature Bank. I’m Bob Garfield

Frances Haugen – Future Forward: Special Edition. Mar 12, 2023

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Social Media. It’s a big part of the lives of young people today. Big, as in 5 hours a day or more It isn’t a hobby. It our friends, our social lives, our school work, our news, it’s our media. Which is to say, it isn’t going away. Not at all. But the companies that run the platforms are now under fire. Congress, the courts, and parents all want to know how they got to be so powerful, so addictive, and so profitable so quickly. Frances Haugen was working at Facebook when she had a chance to see what no one outside the company could. That Facebook had data, damming data, that its platforms Facebook and Instagram were doing real harm. Francis decided to blow the whistle, and did so first in the Wall Street Journal, and then in front of Congress. I’m Aidan Kohn Murphy, the founder of GenZforChange and I’m Olivia Seltzer, the founder of CrammNews And we’ll be joined by 15 NexGen media makers and consumers, in an open round table to explore Social Media and it’s impact on our community, in a round table conversation with Frances Haugen, who’s known as The Facebook Whistleblower.

Media Literacy – Bob Garfield’s Big Plan Mar 05, 2023

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From various points across the eastern seaboard, this is Future Forward, with Steven Rosenbaum and Bob Garfield. Today, we set out to unpack the big, hairy, looming danger that is facing media. It’s called “Media Literacy” and it turns out, it’s dangerously in decline. And, to lay out a plan to address this, we’re bringing in our first guest on the pod - someone who can set a clear path toward a ‘media literate’ future. Who is that you ask? Well, of course, it’s Me! I’m Bob Garfield, and this is Future Forward.

CNN’s Makeover and TikTok News for Teens? Feb 26, 2023

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Today re-education and makeover of CNN to win back the trust of the audience continues - unfortunately. New proposals to save local and regional journalism through philanthropy and tax credits are back in the news. Spoiler alert, it’s a pipe dream. And, the government has had it up to here with china-owned TikTok, everybody else can’t get an enough of it. I’m Bob Garfield, along with Steven Rosenbaum - and this is Future Forward.

Bob vs. Bing – We Be CHATTIN Now! FF #447 Feb 19, 2023

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Today… the New York Times chats with Bing’s ChatGPT - and things go wrong… FAST. Then can Washington gets its shit together and protect kids. And, is that a good idea? And, over at the Supreme Court - the law that pretty much everyone agrees created the modern Internet - SECTION 230 - is about to be examined by the most powerful court in the land. And it’s better than even money they’ll shoot it down. Said Vox: the court could "effectively impose the death penalty on many websites that make up the backbone of the internet.” I’m Bob Garfield, along with my far more handsome and charming co-host Steven Rosenbaum. Steve… what cha got?

Documentary Dangers, Amazon Eats Hollywood, YouTube’s New Jam. FutureForward #446 Feb 05, 2023

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From various locations on the eastern seaboard this is Future Forward. I'm Bob Garfield, grumpy sidekick to Steve Rosenbaum. Today: If you thought that Amazon was about ordering YA books and dog food, think again. The retail colossus is swallowing Hollywood in chunks. Also some people call these days the Golden Age of documentary. But, as they say, all that glitters is not gold. But maybe not. And finally, changes afoot at YouTube, that may get very big, very fast. And now, forward we march.

Artificial Intelligence. Musicians, Artists, Journalists, and Professor’s Quake. Garfield says, not so fast. #FF 445. Jan 29, 2023

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Today. Let’s just cut through the crap at talk about Artificial Intelligence. All of it. AI and Art, and AI in Higher Ed, AI in Journalism, and AI and Truth. Bob Garfield, my podcasting partner and crime here to share the real real of where it’s going. This is Future Forward, Steven Rosenbaum and let’s Launch.

Netflix and Kim’s Video: Future Forward #444 Jan 22, 2023

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Today - Reed Hastings Steps down at Netflix. His streaming legacy and the history of Kim’s Video. Then, the debt ceiling. What is it, and do we care? And CNET and Robots. Uh oh. I’m Steven Rosenbaum with my Podcasting Partner in Crime Bob Garfield, and this is Future Forward. Let’s launch.

The Biden Papers – The Repercussions. Future Forward #4 Jan 15, 2023

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Today - Anyone want to buy some top secret papers? Biden hands Trump and the Republicans a massive New Year’s gift. Then, Noted Venture capital Fred Wilson says 2023 is rough waters ahead. And Apples AR Headset bet. Will they get it right? I’m Steven Rosenbaum with my Podcasting Partner in Crime Bob Garfield, and this is Future Forward. Let’s launch.

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