Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences... more
TikTok disinformation researcher Abbie Richards breaks down the recent TikTok Congressional hearings and why she says a ban on TikTok... more
There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting... more
In this bonus Twitter Spaces conversation, Bridget is joined by #OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign and Dr. Jon Paul, screenwriter and... more
Do you need another water bottle? How about another pair of leggings? If you’ve been seeing de-influencing videos on your social... more
We're popping in from our hiatus to celebrate Black history, Black presence, and Black futures by revisiting our conversation with... more
Meghan and Harry are being targeted by a media manipulation campaign.Former counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa breaks down how they’re fighting... more
Misogynistic, violent scam influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania in connection with a human trafficking ring. Let’s revisit our episode... more
Ruby Freeman & Shaye Moss are heroes for their testimony before the Jan 6th commission, but they shouldn’t have to... more
Last night Elon Musk banned a bunch of journalists, stormed out of a Twitter Spaces when questioned about it, then... more
The moral panic around the film Cuties explains why so many right wing extremists are using the “groomer” “child predator”... more
From pressure to create the perfect holiday scene for family, or the most over-the-top instagram post for “the internet,” the... more
Electrical engineer and AI ethicist Azariah Cole-Shephard breaks down what we need to know about AI art generation apps like... more
Elon Musk is trying to make fetch happen with the “Twitter Files.” He’s releasing internal Twitter emails about content moderation decisions... more
Genetic testing services like 23&Me can tell us a lot about our health and our ancestry. But whenever you’re giving your... more
In the conclusion of this two part episode, Bridget continues her conversation with journalist and comedian Francesca Fiorentini to talk... more
In the fantastic new podcast BEDROCK: USA, reporter Laura Bliss uncovers how extremists have been quietly building power at the local... more
In the first installment of this two part episode, we’re joined by journalist and comedian Francesca Fiorentini to talk through... more
LGBTQ youth and the people who affirm and support them are being attacked online. Alejandra Caraballo, Clinical Instructor at the... more
We're joined by Prop, host of Hood Politics, to discuss the targeted Twitter hate campaign led by Milo Yiannopoulos against... more
Girls Who Code exists to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer... more
We’re joined by Joelle Monique to revisit the 4chan hoax #EndFathersDay and what it says about impersonation as a destabilization... more
It’s election day in the United States. Bridget is sick with COVID and anxious about what is to come. We’re... more
VOTE FOR MOZILLA’S IRL PODCAST TO WIN A SHORTY AWARD: TANGOTI.COM/IRL A historic number of women of color are running for... more
Most people recall GamerGate, but fewer are familiar with DongleGate, the coordinated online harassment campaign against a Black woman tech... more
Black women are sometimes called “canaries in the coal mine” for online harms. On this preview of Internet Hate Machine,... more
Here in the United States, we’ve got a lot to be anxious and overwhelmed about. Are these feelings coloring how... more
Our social media platforms are being used to silence marginalized people, disrupt our democracy, and keep all of us more... more
Everyone deserves privacy online, even kids. So what happens when parents make entire social media presences built around sharing their... more
What is going on with our obsession with true crime? From social media sleuths to conspiracy theorists, Jessica Dean—aka Bloodbathandbeyond—joins us... more
Kanye West is trafficking in antisemitism and white supremacy, and he’s using memes to do it. In this longer episode,... more
As Mr. Peanut Butter might say: “What is this, a crossover episode?” When she isn’t hosting There Are No Girls on... more
Kimberly Foster is taking legal action after obsessive fans of rapper Nicki Minaj attacked her online. Charismatic leaders, from musicians... more
22 year old Mahsa Amini died in custody after being stopped by the morality police in Iran. And now, women... more
After the death of the Queen, conspiracy theories and sexist, racist attacks on Meghan Markle flooded the internet. But according to... more
You might know attorney and justice advocate Rabia Chaudry from the podcast Serial. Or her hit podcast Undisclosed, a true... more
Today is National Voter Registration Day in the United States. And founder and CEO of the Voter Formation Project (and Real... more
People are using AI to reshape the way we live. It’s terrifying and exciting. Solana Larsen, editor of Mozilla’s Internet Health... more
Known for almost a decade of harassment, violence, and transphobia, the message board Kiwi Farms has effectively been shuttered. INPUT-Tracking Chris... more
Have you been seeing a lot of content on social media romanticizing women not working outside of the home? Jo Piazza,... more
GET TICKETS FOR UNFINISHED LIVE 2022, SEPT 21-24: https://live.unfinished.com/ Sydette Harry gets really real on who has the power in technology... more
This week, pop star Britney Spears published, then deleted, a 22 minute video in which she speaks out about her... more
"AI rapper" FN Meka isn't human - he's a digital creation of a company. But that didn't stop him from... more
Social media platforms like Tik Tok and Facebook have finally banned misogynistic, violent scam influencer Andrew Tate. And honestly, it... more
There is so much personal information about us available online and from election workers, to people running for local office,... more
Author, yoga teacher, advocate Jessamyn Stanley is using the internet to open up spaces for every body to see themselves... more
In this update to our original episode about the Heard v Depp trial, we're exploring the shifting public sentiment to... more
Looking for a little good news? After GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz body shamed 19 year old Olivia Julianna, she took... more
Earlier this summer Sheryl Sandberg left Facebook and the tech and business world hardly noticed. This comes after Sandberg was branded... more
On Thursday, a jury determined that conspiracy theorist and radio host Alex Jones will have to pay $4.1 in damages... more
To honor the incredible legacy of Nichelle Nichols, we are revisiting our conversation with historian and Star Trek superfan Blair... more
Earlier this summer Sheryl Sandberg left Facebook and the tech and business world hardly noticed. This comes after Sandberg was branded the face of... more