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There’s a climate solution hiding in our walls Jun 24, 2022

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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The hydrogen car revival Jun 23, 2022

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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How to resurrect a coral reef Jun 22, 2022

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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Making cryptocurrency climate-friendly Jun 21, 2022

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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Can we stay cool without heating up the planet? Jun 17, 2022

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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Sold: Apollo 11 moon dust Jun 16, 2022

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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Why am I still getting robocalls??? Jun 15, 2022

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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What if the future of work is exactly the same? Jun 14, 2022

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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The space station race Jun 13, 2022

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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Biden makes clean energy a national security issue Jun 10, 2022

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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Why America makes tech tycoons into superheroes Jun 09, 2022

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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Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy at Meta Jun 08, 2022

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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911 is getting better but less private Jun 07, 2022

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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How often can you get Covid? Jun 06, 2022

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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Amazon calls Mom and Pop Jun 03, 2022

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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Working from home is making you more productive Jun 02, 2022

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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Electric cars vs. flamingos Jun 01, 2022

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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What can you learn from the guy who built the iPod? May 31, 2022

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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The shooters were 18 May 27, 2022

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.

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Data breaches are everywhere and consequences are ??? May 26, 2022

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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Social justice investors May 25, 2022

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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Flight delayed? Blame a spaceship. May 24, 2022

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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The scourge of 'the time tax' May 23, 2022

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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Mass shooting videos are still going viral May 20, 2022

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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Post-Roe, Inc. May 19, 2022

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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Are we living in a post-privacy age? May 18, 2022

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

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Netflix will return after these messages May 17, 2022

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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The crypto crash May 16, 2022

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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A cure for sickle cell? May 13, 2022

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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America chips in May 12, 2022

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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Our nurdle nightmare May 11, 2022

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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The Great Resignation grows up May 10, 2022

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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Seeking an abortion? Better watch your digital footprint. May 09, 2022

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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Apple gives the right to repair* May 06, 2022

*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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Tesla's boss is away. Time for the competition to play. May 05, 2022

Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter may offer a chance for Tesla’s competitors to get some oxygen in the EV marketplace.Recode deputy editorAdam 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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Gen Z doesn't dream of labor May 04, 2022

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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ok groomer May 03, 2022

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.

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Hollywood's plan to keep butts in seats May 02, 2022

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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What if the future of work is exactly the same? Apr 29, 2022

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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Sorry, your iPhone apps are still tracking you Apr 28, 2022

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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Twitter's new boss Apr 27, 2022

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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We’re one step closer to self-farming farms Apr 26, 2022

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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The Amazonification of the American workforce Apr 25, 2022

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 Reyexplains 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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The death of the gas station Apr 22, 2022

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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The threat of Russian cyberwar Apr 21, 2022

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.

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Elon Musk's new troll is buying Twitter Apr 20, 2022

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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No one nose Apr 19, 2022

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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Catching the Brooklyn subway shooter Apr 18, 2022

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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The State of Streaming Apr 15, 2022

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.

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Is Noom just another diet? Apr 14, 2022

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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A grande victory for Starbucks workers Apr 13, 2022

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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For sale: Apollo 11 moon dust Apr 12, 2022

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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How roller derby blocked the blockchain Apr 11, 2022

What happened whenthreestars 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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Why am I still getting robocalls??? Apr 08, 2022

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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The bizarre world of bitcoin inheritance Apr 07, 2022

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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Beanie babies were the NFTs of the 90s Apr 06, 2022

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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The problem with TikTok therapists Apr 05, 2022

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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In your off-time, Slack off Apr 04, 2022

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

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Facebook reeling to stay relevant Apr 01, 2022

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 reporterShirin 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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A 'dark' future for grocery stores? Mar 31, 2022

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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Why hackers want your health data Mar 30, 2022

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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What happened when El Salvador went crypto Mar 29, 2022

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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Is there a hack for enlightenment? Mar 28, 2022

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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Texas moves to the right as Big Tech moves in Mar 25, 2022

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/

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The danger of making the internet safe for kids Mar 24, 2022

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

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The neon shortage is a bad sign Mar 23, 2022

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

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Hedge funds bet big on classic rock Mar 22, 2022

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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Can TV take down the cult of the tech founder? Mar 21, 2022

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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America needs more internet Mar 18, 2022

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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Crypto goes to war Mar 17, 2022

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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Electric cars vs. flamingos Mar 16, 2022

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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Radio, someone still loves you Mar 15, 2022

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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Can Russian oligarchs influence Putin’s war? Mar 14, 2022

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

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Biden sees two sides to bitcoin Mar 11, 2022

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

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How Kibbe body types became an internet obsession Mar 10, 2022

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

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has cosmic implications Mar 09, 2022

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

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In your off-time, Slack off Mar 08, 2022

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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Covering Russia-Ukraine, online and on the ground Mar 07, 2022

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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Big Tech’s Russia problem Mar 04, 2022

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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Will Trump's new echo chamber matter? Mar 03, 2022

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

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The bizarre world of bitcoin inheritance Mar 02, 2022

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

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Russia's war with Ukraine — and reality Mar 01, 2022

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 Realityby Peter Pomerantsev (Public Affairs; 2019)
Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russiaby 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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Russia, Ukraine, and the threat of cyberwar Feb 28, 2022

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.

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Uber, but for TV Feb 25, 2022

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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The big downside to the rise of sports betting apps Feb 24, 2022

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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The unstoppable robocall Feb 23, 2022

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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The world’s most powerful cyberweapon Feb 22, 2022

TheNSO’sPegasus 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

Today’s episode was engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes.

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Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde Feb 18, 2022

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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Nice raise. Too bad about inflation. Feb 17, 2022

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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Does deplatforming extremists work? Feb 16, 2022

It depends. Recode’sShirin Ghaffary explains.

Read Shirin’s story:https://www.vox.com/recode/22913046/deplatforming-extremists-ban-qanon-proud-boys-boogaloo-oathkeepers-three-percenters-trump

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The mushroom detectives of Facebook Feb 15, 2022

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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How F-ed is Facebook? Feb 14, 2022

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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The Amazon for NFTs Feb 11, 2022

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

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America needs more internet Feb 10, 2022

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:

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Why we can't pay attention anymore Feb 09, 2022

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 ADHDby 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 Manby 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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The ghost stores of Instagram Feb 08, 2022

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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Overworking remotely Feb 07, 2022

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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The male anxiety industrial complex Feb 04, 2022

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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A 3G eulogy Feb 03, 2022

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

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Spotify’s Joe Rogan problem Feb 02, 2022

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.

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BYOB (Be your own boss) Feb 01, 2022

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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The SAT goes digital Jan 31, 2022

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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Finding asteroids before they find us Jan 28, 2022

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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Peloton’s ride to nowhere Jan 27, 2022

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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How a volcano disconnected a country Jan 26, 2022

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/

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What in the Wordle? Jan 25, 2022

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

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Beanie babies were the NFTs of the 90s Jan 24, 2022

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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The crypto colonizers of Puerto Rico Jan 21, 2022

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/

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Microsoft is buying one of the biggest names in games Jan 20, 2022

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

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The 5G airport freakout, explained Jan 19, 2022

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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So … what the hell is Web3? Jan 18, 2022

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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Electric cars aren’t just vehicles Jan 14, 2022

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

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John Deere thinks its self-driving tractor's sexy Jan 13, 2022

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

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Now’s the time to get the job you want Jan 12, 2022

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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Are we living in a simulation? Jan 11, 2022

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 Philosophyby 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 Crashby Neal Stephenson (1992)
Anarchy, State, and Utopiaby Robert Nozick (1974)

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Rapid tests, omicron, and you Jan 10, 2022

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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Theranope Jan 07, 2022

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.

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To catch an insurrectionist Jan 06, 2022

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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Jill Lepore on Elon Musk's imaginary world Jan 05, 2022

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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• Vox Audio Fellow: Victoria Dominguez

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The problem with TikTok therapists Jan 04, 2022

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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The space station race Jan 03, 2022

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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You’ve got my mail Dec 30, 2021

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

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Host: Rani Molla (@ranimolla)
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The 21st century trolley problem Dec 29, 2021

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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The gas stove myth Dec 28, 2021

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
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The ghosts of Google Maps Dec 27, 2021

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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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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How to buy anything for a fraction of the cost Dec 22, 2021

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:

Host: Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes)
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How social media threatens humanity Dec 21, 2021

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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TikTok is making tax policy cool Dec 20, 2021

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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What Google’s trending searches say about America in 2021 Dec 17, 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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Social media comes for the QVC Dec 16, 2021

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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OnlyFans blurs the line between influencing and sex work Dec 15, 2021

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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The first Starbucks union Dec 14, 2021

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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Workers of the world, stay home! Dec 13, 2021

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 Homeby 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:

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Editor: Amy Drozdowska
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The inside story of HBO Dec 10, 2021

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 likeSaturday Night Live, ESPN and, most recently, HBO. Heexplains 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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Kids content is crushing it Dec 09, 2021

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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The highs and lows of the "creator economy" Dec 08, 2021

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 Camerondir. 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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Unwrapping Spotify Wrapped Dec 07, 2021

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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Space trash Dec 06, 2021

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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The mushroom detectives of Facebook Dec 03, 2021

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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How Amazon squeezes small businesses Dec 02, 2021

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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Twitter has a new boss Dec 01, 2021

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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All my friends are robocalls Nov 30, 2021

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.

Recode Daily is hosted by Adam Clark Estes, produced by Alan Rodriguez Espinoza, and engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey.

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What inflation means for the holiday shopping season Nov 29, 2021

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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The case for buying less stuff Nov 23, 2021

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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The Doorbell Nov 22, 2021

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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Automation is not what you think Nov 19, 2021

Workers have always feared robots taking over their jobs, but it’s not robots they have to watch out for. Author and New York Timescolumnist 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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Where are the at-home Covid-19 tests? Nov 18, 2021

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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Turkey shortage? Nov 17, 2021

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)
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Why Chris Hayes thinks we're all famous now Nov 16, 2021

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 Enlightenmentby Robert Wright (Simon & Schuster; 2018)

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Facebook's next monopoly Nov 15, 2021

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

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Your boss might be watching you Nov 12, 2021

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)
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The case for climate reparations Nov 11, 2021

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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A dispatch from COP26 Nov 10, 2021

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

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The open secret to looking like a superhero Nov 09, 2021

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 evenon 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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Fixing America’s imperfect shipping system Nov 08, 2021

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

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Zillow’s over-Zestimate Nov 05, 2021

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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“I quit!” Nov 04, 2021

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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Higher pay is not enough to bring workers back Nov 03, 2021

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.

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How Big Tech benefits from the disinformation panic Nov 02, 2021

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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The male anxiety industrial complex Nov 01, 2021

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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Facebook’s Meta-morphosis Oct 29, 2021

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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The ghost stores of Instagram Oct 28, 2021

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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The price of Apple’s new privacy feature Oct 27, 2021

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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What the internet took from us Oct 26, 2021

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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TikTok's fictional influencers Oct 25, 2021

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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Dune was ahead of its time Oct 22, 2021

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.

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Dave Chappelle vs. trans people vs. Netflix Oct 21, 2021

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.

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The “Russian roulette” of buying drugs online Oct 20, 2021

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/

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Save the rhinos ... with 3D printers? Oct 19, 2021

Fake rhino horns were supposed to foil poachers. Vox’s Benji Jones explains what went wrong.

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The $5,000 butt Oct 18, 2021

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.

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Apple’s China problem Oct 15, 2021

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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Lebanon goes dark Oct 14, 2021

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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The future of healthcare might not include privacy Oct 13, 2021

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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How to buy anything for a fraction of the cost Oct 12, 2021

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.

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Amazon wants you to buy this electric truck Oct 08, 2021

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.

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How to regulate Facebook Oct 07, 2021

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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How food delivery apps destabilized an industry Oct 06, 2021

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.

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The Facebook whistleblower Oct 05, 2021

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.

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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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AI’s anti-Muslim bias problem Oct 04, 2021

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.

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NASA’s new telescope is a game-changer Oct 01, 2021

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.

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The rise of a Silicon Valley supervillain Sep 30, 2021

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.

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The 21st century trolley problem Sep 29, 2021

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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Fixing Facebook Sep 28, 2021

Facebook is broken, and everyone knows it. Can it be fixed? Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains.

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It’s been a busy year in tech. What’s next? Sep 27, 2021

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?

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More about Code 2021 here
Read more about the ongoing remote work battle at Apple here
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Inside an unexpected fight at Apple Sep 24, 2021

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.

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How the iPhone changed everything Sep 23, 2021

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.

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Facebook’s secret research, explained Sep 22, 2021

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.”

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Everybody's hiring; nobody's getting hired Sep 21, 2021

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.

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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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The Real World: Space Sep 20, 2021

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.

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Instagram is bad for teens’ self-esteem, and it knows it Sep 17, 2021

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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California scheming Sep 16, 2021

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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The future of cybersex Sep 15, 2021

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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Walgreens' Covid testing site exposes patient data Sep 14, 2021

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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Facebook’s smart glasses: cool or creepy? Sep 13, 2021

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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Why El Salvador made bitcoin a national currency Sep 10, 2021

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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How gig work became a full-time job Sep 09, 2021

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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You’ve got my mail Sep 08, 2021

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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Start your holiday shopping NOW! Sep 07, 2021

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.

References:

Read Terry’s article here

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Air conditioning is not cool Sep 02, 2021

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.

References:

More on Eric’s book here
Read Rebecca Leber’s Vox story here

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How the levees held Sep 01, 2021

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.

And you can find additional coverage of Hurricane Ida at apnews.com.

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Mandating vaccines shouldn’t be a restaurant worker’s job Aug 31, 2021

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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Blaming Facebook won't solve the misinformation problem Aug 30, 2021

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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Big Tech’s Taliban problem Aug 27, 2021

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:

Read Shirin’s article about social media companies and the Taliban.

And check out Jen’s Taliban explainer.

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Did we pull the plug on virtual school too soon? Aug 26, 2021

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.

References:

Read Anna’s story here

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Is the future of work in employees’ hands? Aug 25, 2021

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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404: Podcast not found Aug 24, 2021

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
Learn more about Perma.cc here

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Your next office could be inside a VR headset Aug 23, 2021

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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TikTok is making tax policy cool Aug 20, 2021

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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Read Dylan’s story here
Watch Dave’s TikToks here

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Why am I so invested in Alabama sorority TikTok? Aug 19, 2021

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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TikTok made me buy it Aug 18, 2021

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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Tesla is in trouble with the US government Aug 17, 2021

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.

And read more of Andrew’s work at The Verge.

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Why it’s always moms Aug 16, 2021

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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America is losing the electric car race Aug 13, 2021

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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Bitcoin and Biden’s infrastructure bill Aug 12, 2021

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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Apple’s plan to protect kids by scanning your iPhone Aug 11, 2021

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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On tonight’s menu: Your personal data Aug 10, 2021

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.

References:

Read Erin’s story here

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Facebook banned researchers studying ... Facebook Aug 09, 2021

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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An app’s plan to profit off your fear Aug 06, 2021

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.

Read Sara’s story about Citizen Protect.

And read about the Citizen-led manhunt for the wrong guy.

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The risks of “buy now, pay later” apps Aug 05, 2021

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.

Read Terry’s story here.

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Tech companies: No shot, no coming back to the office Aug 04, 2021

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.

References:

Read Shirin’s story here.

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Another gaming giant reckons with its sexist work culture Aug 03, 2021

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.

References:

Read Zoë’s story here.

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OlympicTok Aug 02, 2021

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.”

Read Rebecca’s column here.

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A priest’s cautionary tale in dating and data privacy Jul 30, 2021

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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Big Retail is watching you Jul 29, 2021

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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Congress vs. Covid lies Jul 28, 2021

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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Why Netflix wants to be a gaming app Jul 27, 2021

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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The rest stop doctor’s appointment Jul 26, 2021

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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Roblox: 40 million games in one Jul 23, 2021

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.

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Did Anthony Bourdain say that? Jul 22, 2021

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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Yes, iPhones can be hacked Jul 21, 2021

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:

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The Washington Post also had a great Q&A about Pegasus

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How much does it cost to leave Earth? Jul 20, 2021

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:

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Bring on the 4-day workweek Jul 19, 2021

The pandemic changed where we work and howwe 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:

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Social media’s racial bias problem Jul 16, 2021

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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Why is everything so expensive right now? Jul 15, 2021

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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How social media threatens humanity Jul 14, 2021

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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The power grid vs. climate change Jul 13, 2021

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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The real reason Trump is suing Big Tech Jul 12, 2021

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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A billionaire, a cryptocurrency, and a disaster in India Jul 09, 2021

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.

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Emily has a story on the current crypto craze here.

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The problem with post-pandemic work Jul 07, 2021

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.

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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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Don’t fear the wrinkle Jul 06, 2021

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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What does “monopoly” mean in the internet age? Jul 02, 2021

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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Remote workers are on the move… to the suburbs Jul 01, 2021

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.

References:

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Subscribe to everything. Own nothing. Jun 30, 2021

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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Should Instagram influencers unionize? Jun 29, 2021

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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Delivery wars Jun 28, 2021

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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The ghosts of Google Maps Jun 25, 2021

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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Is it hot in here? Jun 24, 2021

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.

References:

Read Sara’s story here.
Read the KHOU coverage cited in the episodes here.

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Big Tech is scared of Lina Khan Jun 23, 2021

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.

References:

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Why UFOs are back Jun 22, 2021

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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Amazon’s HR problem Jun 21, 2021

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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Where on the internet is Donald Trump? Jun 17, 2021

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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Why the internet is a luxury Jun 16, 2021

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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Congress’s plans to break up Big Tech Jun 15, 2021

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.

References:

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I got my (digital) driver's license last week Jun 14, 2021

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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Big events are back! Jun 11, 2021

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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The tradeoffs of the Substack hustle Jun 10, 2021

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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The ugly truth about credit card points Jun 09, 2021

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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Amazon wants to share your internet. With everyone. Jun 08, 2021

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.

References:

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Elon Musk is a stonckfluencer Jun 07, 2021

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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Ransomware is everywhere Jun 04, 2021

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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Etsy just bought cooler Etsy Jun 03, 2021

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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Why you should be wary of AI and your insurance claim Jun 02, 2021

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).

References:

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Hot beach summer Jun 01, 2021

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:

Read Rani’s story about summer travel trends here.

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Biden’s antitrust brain trust May 28, 2021

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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How websites trick you into saying “yes” May 27, 2021

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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Bitcoin’s inconvenient truth May 26, 2021

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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Amazon Rx May 25, 2021

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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How Instacart’s harsh ratings system hurts grocery deliverers May 24, 2021

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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Would you ditch your doctor for an app? May 21, 2021

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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Why AT&T and WarnerMedia split May 20, 2021

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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Bill Gates will never be the same May 19, 2021

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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Buy now, pay later...but read the fine print May 18, 2021

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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The FCC’s big bet on Elon Musk May 17, 2021

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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Young viewer discretion advised May 14, 2021

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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How Alexa learned to talk May 13, 2021

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.

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Guest Host: Jason Del Rey (@DelRey), senior correspondent at Recode

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The Colonial Pipeline, hacked May 12, 2021

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:

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India's Covid censorship May 11, 2021

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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The housing boom, but for renters May 10, 2021

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.

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Why you should be skeptical of Jeff Bezos’s worker satisfaction stat Apr 30, 2021

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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iOS 14.5 lets you say no to data tracking Apr 28, 2021

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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Apple and Facebook are all ears Apr 26, 2021

Recode’s Peter Kafka (@pkafka) explains why the two big tech companies are pushing into audio and could change how podcasts make money.

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Read Peter’s stories on Apple here and on Facebook here
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The surprisingly exciting future of batteries Apr 23, 2021

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.

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If an atmospheric scientist had a billion dollars Apr 22, 2021

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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Is remote work better for the environment? Apr 21, 2021

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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Bitcoin’s inconvenient truth Apr 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.

References:

Read Justine’s piece on the movement to make crypto go green here

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The gas stove myth Apr 19, 2021

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.

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A wealth tax for tech billionaires Apr 16, 2021

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.

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How do taxes work for remote employees? It's complicated. Apr 15, 2021

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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Is AI really a national security threat? Apr 14, 2021

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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Twitter doesn't want Trump's tweets, but the National Archives does Apr 13, 2021

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.

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A union drive at Amazon fails Apr 12, 2021

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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Listen now! Offer ends soon Apr 09, 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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Back to the movies? Apr 08, 2021

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:

Listen and subscribe to Recode Media with Peter Kafka
Listen and subscribe to What to Watch with Alissa Wilkinson
Read Alissa’s review of Nomadland.
Read Alissa’s review of Godzilla vs. Kong

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Supreme code Apr 07, 2021

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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Vaccine passports, explained Apr 06, 2021

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.

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Why Covid-19 tests aren’t going away Apr 05, 2021

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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Should you buy your grandma a robot? Apr 02, 2021

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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Don't get duped by these vaccine scams Apr 01, 2021

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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The Internet, From Space Mar 31, 2021

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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How the pandemic broke Nextdoor Mar 30, 2021

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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How Covid-19 hurt department stores Mar 29, 2021

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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Offices will never be the same Mar 26, 2021

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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How Instacart’s harsh ratings system hurts grocery deliverers Mar 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.

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This 28-year-old billionaire wants to give away all his money Mar 24, 2021

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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How influencers monetize every aspect of their lives Mar 23, 2021

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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We don't have enough computer chips Mar 22, 2021

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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Project Maven Mar 19, 2021

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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Peter Thiel backs Hillbilly Elegy author for Senate race Mar 18, 2021

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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Facebook says it’s tackling the antivax movement. Again. Mar 17, 2021

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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Want a vaccine? Walgreens wants your data first. Mar 16, 2021

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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Why a JPEG sold for $69 million Mar 15, 2021

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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Biden’s antitrust brain trust Mar 12, 2021

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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Dr. B: the website to go to for extra vaccines Mar 11, 2021

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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What is a SPAC? Mar 10, 2021

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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When the free streaming trials end Mar 09, 2021

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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Google quits cookies Mar 08, 2021

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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How the pandemic changed social media habits Mar 05, 2021

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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Why Biden’s backing an Amazon warehouse union drive Mar 04, 2021

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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Facebook bans Myanmar’s military Mar 03, 2021

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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The Phone Wars Mar 02, 2021

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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Amazon’s race problem Mar 01, 2021

Current and former employees describe a culture of bias, disrespect, and demotions at the e-commerce giant.

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The Project for Good Information Feb 26, 2021

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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The biotech vaccine ingredient in high demand Feb 25, 2021

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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Can billionaires save newspapers? Feb 24, 2021

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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Chicago turns to ZocDoc Feb 23, 2021

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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What did we learn from GameStop? Feb 22, 2021

The GameStop saga prompted a congressional hearing and regulatory investigations. But the takeaways aren’t straightforward.

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Nextdoor’s Covid-19 problem 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 proper street parking. Now, Nextdoor is overrun with misinformation and false theories about the pandemic and the ongoing vaccine rollout.

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How private is Clubhouse? Feb 18, 2021

While the trendy success of Clubhouse continues, users have some questions about their privacy.

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Big philanthropy’s transparency problem Feb 17, 2021

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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Imagine a life without Google Feb 16, 2021

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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Electric cars are having a moment Feb 12, 2021

From General Motors to Apple, Tesla may soon have some serious competition

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Why Andrew Yang’s campaign cut ties with Shervin Pishevar Feb 11, 2021

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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What is Clubhouse? Feb 10, 2021

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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Jeff Bezos’s second act Feb 09, 2021

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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Vaccine scams Feb 08, 2021

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.

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Why Apple’s feuding with Facebook over your privacy Feb 05, 2021

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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Amazon’s new CEO Feb 04, 2021

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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Digital divide among seniors hampers vaccine distribution Feb 03, 2021

Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains the digital barriers hampering vaccine distribution.

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Congress gets involved with GameStop and Robinhood Feb 02, 2021

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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Getting the vaccine and giving up your data Feb 01, 2021

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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Most Americans want to break up Big Tech Jan 29, 2021

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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Will the GameStop games stop? Jan 28, 2021

A closer look at how Reddit users are gaming GameStop stock and how this story could end.

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The case for deplatforming extremists Jan 27, 2021

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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When stock tips go viral Jan 26, 2021

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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Biden picks an acting FCC chair Jan 25, 2021

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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Online extremists break up with Trump Jan 22, 2021

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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Will Biden break up Big Tech? Jan 21, 2021

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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How tech giants decided to deplatform Trump Jan 20, 2021

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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Why everyone suddenly switched to Signal Jan 19, 2021

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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Airbnb cancels all D.C. bookings for inauguration Jan 15, 2021

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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Amazon’s removal of right-wing militia merch Jan 14, 2021

Amazon employees first flagged right-wing militia groups products weeks ago, and on Tuesday the company finally took unprecedented action.

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The new richest person in the world Jan 13, 2021

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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From Twitter to Parler: platforms’ response to the insurrection Jan 12, 2021

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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The Internet is identifying Capitol rioters using their own social media Jan 11, 2021

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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Facebook bans Trump Jan 08, 2021

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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Will the rich get to cut the line for the vaccine? Jan 07, 2021

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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Why a Google union matters Jan 06, 2021

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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Hey Google, check my privacy settings Jan 05, 2021

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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WeWork’s Surprising Comeback Jan 04, 2021

What the resilience of the co-working company tells us about the future of the office.

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How to save the post office Dec 18, 2020

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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Disney makes a risky call Dec 17, 2020

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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What we know so far about the Russian hack Dec 16, 2020

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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Why Big Tech is leaving Silicon Valley for Texas Dec 15, 2020

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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Airbnb’s IPO Dec 14, 2020

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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The FTC and 48 AGs want to break up Facebook Dec 11, 2020

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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Why WarnerMedia is moving its movies online Dec 10, 2020

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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Why star AI researcher Timnit Gebru left Google Dec 09, 2020

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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The vaccine influencers Dec 08, 2020

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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E-commerce returns go in-person Dec 07, 2020

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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The future of Zoom Dec 04, 2020

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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Why Roku doesn’t carry HBO Max, for now Dec 03, 2020

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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What it will take to distribute the vaccine Dec 02, 2020

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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Why remote learning worsens education inequality Dec 01, 2020

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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The death of department stores 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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Parler Nov 24, 2020

Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains the free speech anti-Twitter application where conservatives are going.

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Are Substack newsletters the future of journalism? Nov 23, 2020

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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Amazon Rx 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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How Biden’s staff picks could shape Tech policy Nov 19, 2020

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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The two new ways to tweet Nov 18, 2020

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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Should you sharent? Nov 17, 2020

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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The future of the FCC Nov 16, 2020

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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Political polarization is getting worse Nov 13, 2020

Recode’s Rani Molla explains how social media isn’t bringing the country together but pushing it further apart.

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What happens to anti-Trump media now? Nov 12, 2020

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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Is social media ready for a vaccine? Nov 11, 2020

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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Biden and Silicon Valley Nov 10, 2020

Silicon Valley spent millions of dollars to beat Donald Trump. What will it do now that he’s lost?

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California sets a higher bar for our online privacy Nov 09, 2020

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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Why California’s Prop 22 matters for gig workers Nov 06, 2020

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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Why conspiracy theories are a threat to democracy Nov 05, 2020

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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How Nextdoor became a political battleground Nov 04, 2020

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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Contraband cell phones in prison Nov 03, 2020

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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The mail-in election Nov 02, 2020

Recode’s Adam Clark Estes explains how the US Postal Service has been handling mail-in voting so far.

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How Twitter has shaped the Trump campaign Oct 30, 2020

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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The eerie familiarity of the dot-com bubble of the 90s Oct 29, 2020

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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What we can learn from Quibi calling it quits Oct 28, 2020

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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Iran and the threatening “Proud Boys” emails Oct 27, 2020

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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AOC is among us on Twitch Oct 26, 2020

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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Silicon Valley’s secret super PAC Oct 23, 2020

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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Why Google’s getting sued Oct 22, 2020

Recode’s Peter Kafka explains the details and larger meaning behind the landmark antitrust lawsuit.

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A get-rich-quick scheme on Amazon Oct 21, 2020

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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The complicated reality of returning to offices Oct 20, 2020

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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Facebook and Twitter vs. the New York Post Oct 19, 2020

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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Zuckerberg’s other political battle Oct 16, 2020

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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Covid-19 tests at the airport Oct 15, 2020

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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Why digital voter suppression is so hard to stop Oct 14, 2020

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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Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna, co-inventor of CRISPR Oct 13, 2020

CRISPR, the gene editing technology, has caused a revolution in science. It’s also raised thorny ethical questions.

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Amazon’s leaked union memo Oct 09, 2020

Amazon has long opposed union activism at its warehouses. An internal memo describes a company system for tracking union “threats.”

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Does Big Tech want four more years of Trump? Oct 08, 2020

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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Facebook takes a stand against Trump’s Covid lies Oct 07, 2020

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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Google's antitrust troubles Oct 06, 2020

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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The Internet, From Space Oct 05, 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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Covid-19's Long Haulers Oct 02, 2020

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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Why QAnon thrives on social media Oct 01, 2020

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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Why some Democrats dislike Reid Hoffman Sep 30, 2020

The LinkedIn founder built a big-money machine to oust Trump, so why do some democrats hate him?

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Why religious leaders are becoming content creators Sep 29, 2020

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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Why Section 230 is under attack Sep 28, 2020

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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Biden's Influencers Sep 25, 2020

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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Trump’s TikTok Trouble Continues Sep 24, 2020

Recode Senior Reporter Shirin Ghaffary catches us up on the TikTok saga between Donald Trump Oracle and Walmart and ByteDance.

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Zuckerberg’s $100 million gift to Newark 10 years later Sep 23, 2020

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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How to start a startup Sep 22, 2020

Founder Alex Lieberman on how he built the popular business newsletter, Morning Brew with Recode senior correspondent, Peter Kafka.

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Should you buy your grandma a robot? Sep 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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How you can stop the spread of misinformation Sep 18, 2020

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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Can Oracle save TikTok? Sep 17, 2020

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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What comes after Zoom Fatigue? Sep 16, 2020

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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Can Facebook stop election interference? Sep 15, 2020

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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Can Walmart+ Beat Amazon Prime? Sep 14, 2020

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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Call of Duty Aug 14, 2020

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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Apple's Lisa Jackson on racial justice Aug 12, 2020

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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The one sport that’s doing it right Aug 07, 2020

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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Why QAnon is here to stay Jul 31, 2020

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

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Can the government ban TikTok? Jul 24, 2020

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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TikTok in prison Jul 17, 2020

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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Facebook's fact-check 'loophole' Jul 10, 2020

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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"Netflix is a team, not a family" Jul 03, 2020

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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Covid-19 "long-haulers" find a community online Jun 26, 2020

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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K-pop’s online activism for Black Lives Matter is complicated Jun 19, 2020

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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Reset is now weekly Jun 18, 2020

Reset is now a weekly podcast: here's what you need to know.

Host:

Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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What it means to make music in 2020 Jun 16, 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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Video games are the new concert venues Jun 14, 2020

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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Protesting during a pandemic Jun 11, 2020

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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The case for banning Trump on social media Jun 09, 2020

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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Tear gas, explained Jun 07, 2020

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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Facebook’s employee revolt Jun 04, 2020

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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How Congress is trying to end child abuse online Jun 02, 2020

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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Trump vs. Twitter May 30, 2020

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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Inside baseball’s pitch to play again May 28, 2020

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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The speed of coronavirus science has consequences May 26, 2020

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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Why lo-fi is the perfect background music May 24, 2020

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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Until a vaccine arrives May 21, 2020

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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Netflix and quarantine May 19, 2020

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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Covid-19's emotional toll on healthcare workers May 17, 2020

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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Elon Musk fought the law and Elon won May 14, 2020

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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The future of work pt. 2 May 12, 2020

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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The future of work pt 1 May 10, 2020

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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Covid-19 puts other medical research on pause May 07, 2020

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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The preppers of Silicon Valley May 05, 2020

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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The small U.S. town that tested everyone May 03, 2020

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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Working in Space, from home Apr 30, 2020

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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The science of digital music and why analog isn’t actually better Apr 28, 2020

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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The teens tricking Instagram Apr 26, 2020

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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How coronavirus is impacting education Apr 23, 2020

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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The 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory Apr 21, 2020

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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The year 2038 problem Apr 19, 2020

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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Contact tracing, explained Apr 16, 2020

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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How indie bookstores might survive the pandemic Apr 14, 2020

There’s a new online bookseller in town that’s trying to save your local indie bookstore.

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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

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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The internet has a crush on Dr. Fauci Apr 12, 2020

From fan pages to food pics, Dr. Anthony Fauci is everywhere. The Verge’s Makena Kelly explains the person behind the meme.

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@kellymakena

@FauciFan

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Makena’s Article: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/3/21206011/anthony-fauci-coronavirus-pandemic-stan-fandom-hero-donald-trump-white-house-task-force

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Will your favorite restaurant survive? Apr 09, 2020

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.

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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

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Your phone knows if you're staying at home Apr 07, 2020

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

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The two types of tests we need to end this Apr 05, 2020

How testing technology will help end the spread of covid-19.

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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

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The race to make more ventilators Apr 02, 2020

Why life-saving ventilators for Covid-19 patients are in short supply, and how people like Dr. Richard Boyer are trying to fix that.

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@SaraMorrison

Links to resources discussed:

Trump isn't making America's ventilator shortage any easier

The Covent-19 Challenge

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There’s no social distancing in Animal Crossing Mar 31, 2020

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/

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Airborne, explained Mar 29, 2020

What do we mean when we say “airborne?”; plus, the most important unanswered questions about how coronavirus is transmitted.

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They Say Coronavirus Isn't Airborne—but It's Definitely Borne By Air

The 9 most important unanswered questions about Covid-19

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What this coronavirus does to your body Mar 26, 2020

Why does it spread so easily? And could it mutate into something worse? The Atlantic's Ed Yong explains the science so far.

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@edyong209

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vox.com/coronavirus

Why the Coronavirus Has Been So Successful

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Is Amazon primed for coronavirus? Mar 24, 2020

How the tech giant is responding to the pandemic, and what it says about Amazon as a company.

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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

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The biggest experiment in online learning, ever Mar 22, 2020

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

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How quickly can we treat covid-19? Mar 19, 2020

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?

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@mslopatto

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https://www.vox.com/2020/3/11/21163262/is-there-a-cure-for-coronavirus

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When your phone links you to a crime Mar 17, 2020

How law enforcement used a “geofence” warrant to identify a suspect of a crime he didn’t commit.

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Jon Schuppe (@jonschuppe)

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Google tracked his bike ride past a burglarized home. That made him a suspect.

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Fitbit for the faithful Mar 15, 2020

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?

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“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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Is our tech made by forced labor in China? Mar 12, 2020

Forced labor performed by Uighur Muslims in China may be in the tech products we use every day.

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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

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Does stopping coronavirus require more surveillance? Mar 10, 2020

The cost of China’s high-tech response to contain the coronavirus.

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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

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Sigal Samuel @SigalSamuel

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How sample libraries are changing pop music Mar 08, 2020

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.

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@charlieharding

Links to resources discussed

What Happens When Justin Bieber Samples Your Music

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Allegra Frank @legsfrank

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The coronavirus rumor mill Mar 05, 2020

Can we stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation on social media?

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Eater's Matthew Kang @mattatouille

The Verge's Russell Brandom @russellbrandom

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Coronavirus Scare Rips Through LA’s Koreatown Amid False Social Media Rumors

Trump’s reckless coronavirus statements put the entire US at risk

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Allegra Frank @legsfrank

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Political ads are on streaming apps now too Mar 03, 2020

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.

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@TonyRomm

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/20/hulu-roku-political-ads-streaming/

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Allegra Frank @LegsFrank

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This is your brain on TikTok Mar 01, 2020

How the app can turn teens into Internet stars and just as quickly forget them.

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Maia @mxmtoon

Rebecca Jennings @rebexxxxa

Links to resources discussed:

Tikked off: What happens when TikTok fame fades

On TikTok, who owns a viral dance?

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Allegra Frank @LegsFrank

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2020’s political meme wars Feb 27, 2020

The New York Times' Taylor Lorenz explains Mike Bloomberg's Dank Meme Cash.

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@TaylorLorenz

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Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere

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Allegra Frank, associate culture editor at Vox.com

@LegsFrank

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What's next for CRISPR Feb 25, 2020

Jennifer Doudna, co-developer of the revolutionary gene editing technology, reflects on CRISPR's past and its future.

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@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?

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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The Bachelor: Here for the wrong reasons Feb 23, 2020

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.

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@emmaladyrose

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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.

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Bezos’ $10 billion climate change pledge Feb 20, 2020

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?

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@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

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Pornhub’s content moderation problem Feb 18, 2020

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.

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@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

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Why video game actors are fighting to be seen Feb 16, 2020

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?

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Jessica Jefferies (@jessicajcasting)

Allegra Frank (@LegsFrank)

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The hidden world and overlooked problems of acting in video games

Video game voice actors end their yearlong strike

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Share your location with ICE? Feb 13, 2020

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.

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@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

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The teens tricking Instagram Feb 11, 2020

How teenagers have created their own way to preserve their digital privacy...for the ‘gram.

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@Pr0d1g4

@alfredwkng

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Teens have figured out how to mess with Instagram's tracking algorithm

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The Iowa Caucus isn’t the only election with an app Feb 09, 2020

And it won’t be the last.

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@MilesParks

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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

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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Charlie bit my finger, now pay me! Feb 06, 2020

Google disclosed how much money YouTube makes in ads for the first time. How are its content creators feeling?

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@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

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An AI warned about Covid-19 before the CDC Feb 04, 2020

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

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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A better approach to medical records? Feb 02, 2020

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?

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@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.

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Can gaming solve its predator problem? Jan 30, 2020

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.

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@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’

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A startup, billions of images, and the end of anonymity Jan 28, 2020

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.

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@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

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Students are being watched. Closely. Jan 26, 2020

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.

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@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.

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Kashmir’s internet has been shut down for 5 months Jan 23, 2020

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.

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@PranavDixit

@mmehraj

Links

Kashmiris Are Disappearing From WhatsApp

The latest crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, explained in under 600 words

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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The internet, from SpaceX Jan 21, 2020

Starlink, a constellation of satellites launched by SpaceX, has the ambitious goal of bringing internet connectivity to the globe.

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@lorengrush

Links to resources discussed:

SPACEX CONTINUES TO BLAST SATELLITES INTO ORBIT AS THE SPACE COMMUNITY WORRIES

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The YouTubers are freaked Jan 19, 2020

YouTube is finally being forced to follow a decades-old rule that protects kids’ privacy online. What does this mean for content creators?

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@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.

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Facebook's fake deepfake problem Jan 16, 2020

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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Mind the Gap Jan 14, 2020

The secretive group coordinating Silicon Valley's political donations.

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@teddyschleifer

Links to resources discussed:

https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/6/21046631/mind-the-gap-silicon-valley-democratic-donors-stanford

Host:

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The legal battle over who counts as an employee Jan 12, 2020

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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The other Iranian threat: cyberwarfare Jan 08, 2020

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

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What California's new data privacy law means for all of us Jan 07, 2020

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

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How to get a treatment for your toddler’s rare disease Jan 05, 2020

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

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10 years of Elon Musk Jan 02, 2020

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:

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Can Artificial Intelligence teach you to write better? Dec 31, 2019

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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WeWork, China, and Silicon Valley activism: this year in tech Dec 29, 2019

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

Host:

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Quantum Supremacy, WTF? Dec 26, 2019

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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Robot priests: the rise of A.I. in religion Dec 24, 2019

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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When Big Tech calls 911 Dec 22, 2019

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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Maybe don't put a Ring on it? Dec 19, 2019

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:

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Genealogists love DNA and so do the police Dec 17, 2019

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

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How can I watch you today? Dec 15, 2019

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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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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How safe is Uber? Dec 12, 2019

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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Did An Anti-Sex Trafficking Internet Law Put Even More People At Risk? Dec 10, 2019

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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Don't curl your lashes and talk about Uighurs on TikTok Dec 08, 2019

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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You Are Being Microtargeted Dec 05, 2019

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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What the truck, Tesla?! Dec 03, 2019

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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The tech behind ankle monitors Dec 01, 2019

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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Sharenting: how much should you share about your kids online? Nov 26, 2019

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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Amazon's Middlewomen Nov 24, 2019

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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Yes, a government can shut down the internet Nov 21, 2019

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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Why Google Has Your Health Records Nov 19, 2019

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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The Birds and the Bees ... and the bot Nov 17, 2019

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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The Airbnb Scam Nov 14, 2019

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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Thank you, Text Nov 12, 2019

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

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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Can tech save California from wildfires? Nov 10, 2019

As climate change makes fires more intense, one solution is to put the forest under surveillance.

Links to resources discussed:

THE 1910 FIRES

MarinaMarina

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Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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The government has your face Nov 07, 2019

The U.S. government won’t release information about how it’s using facial recognition technology — so the ACLU is suing.

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Featuring:

@lynch_jen

@russellbrandom

Hosts:

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Twitter gets rid of political ads Nov 05, 2019

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

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If the shoe fits ... ban it? Nov 02, 2019

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:

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The Google walkout, one year later Oct 31, 2019

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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Quantum Supremacy, WTF? Oct 29, 2019

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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Inside Instagram's Nipple Ban Oct 27, 2019

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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Move Fast and Break Currency Oct 24, 2019

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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iSurrender Oct 22, 2019

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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Can AI Teach You To Write Better? Oct 20, 2019

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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Hey Google: scan my race Oct 17, 2019

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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Biohacking: Rules of Engagement Oct 15, 2019

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