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Daily Beast thrashed over op-ed that ‘dirtbag left’ is actively courting the far-right

They go on podcasts sometimes.

On Mar 10, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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Why disinformation spreads so quickly in online communities

People have bias. Algorithms have bias.

On Feb 22, 2021 by Matt Silverman

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After podcast about Bon Appetit’s toxic culture, Reply All host takes leave over fostering similar environment

Numerous staffers allege pair fought unionization and inhibited diversification efforts.

On Feb 18, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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The_Donald: How Trump’s online fan community compromised our national security

A deep dive into a banned community that did not go quietly.

On Feb 15, 2021 by Matt Silverman

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For comic Gara Lonning, reluctantly owning boobs is part of the joke

After the pandemic shuttered bars, the multi-faceted performer turned to podcasts and a newsletter.

On Jan 27, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

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How the internet is changing language as we know it

An interview with Gretchen McCulloch, author of 'Because Internet.'

On Jan 18, 2021 by Matt Silverman

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Blasphemy fetish porn is a completely different kind of worship

Praying at the alter of OnlyFans.

On Jan 11, 2021 by Matt Silverman

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When doctors couldn’t help them, COVID long-haulers turned to Facebook

The patients you rarely see in the news.

On Jan 4, 2021 by Matt Silverman

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How to make a living on OnlyFans

Nice work if you can get it.

On Nov 9, 2020 by Matt Silverman

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Steve Bannon’s Twitter account suspended after he called for the beheading of Dr. Fauci

'I'd put their heads on pikes.'

On Nov 5, 2020 by Samira Sadeque

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The real reason tech companies won’t let you fix your own stuff

Fighting for the right to repair.

On Oct 26, 2020 by Matt Silverman

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Beloved podcaster Daryl Grove dies after battle with cancer

The co-host of the 'Total Soccer Show' reached a growing American fan base.

On Oct 23, 2020 by Phil West

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Gathering Us shows how virtual funerals can still be cathartic

They're more meaningful than you might think.

On Oct 19, 2020 by Matt Silverman

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QAnon Casualties: How to save a loved one from conspiracy cults

The rabbit hole is deeper than you can imagine.

On Oct 12, 2020 by Matt Silverman

2 Girls 1 Podcast UNNECESSARY INVENTIONS

All of these viral ‘Unnecessary Inventions’ are strangely necessary

You can't buy these. But you'll really want to.

On Sep 28, 2020 by Matt Silverman