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The Tech Policy Press Podcast

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Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media and community venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy. You can find us at techpolicy.press/, where you can join the newsletter.

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Recent Guests

Chris Gilliard
Co-director of the Critical Internet Studies Institute and author of the forthcoming book, Luxury Surveillance.
Episode: Through to Thriving: Protecting Our Privacy with Chris Gilliard
Peter Chapman
Associate Director at the Knight-Georgetown Institute at Georgetown University
Knight-Georgetown Institute
Episode: Why Independent Researchers Need Better Access to Platform Data
Brandi Gerking
Executive Director of the Coalition for Independent Technology Research
Coalition for Independent Technology Research
Episode: Why Independent Researchers Need Better Access to Platform Data
Elka Seiling
Coordinated data access at the DSA40 Data Access Collaboratory at Weizenbaum Institute
Weizenbaum Institute
Episode: Why Independent Researchers Need Better Access to Platform Data
Mimi Ọnụọha
Artist focused on the intersections of technology and society
Episode: Through to Thriving: Connecting Art and Policy with Mimi Ọnụọha
Ryan Calo
Legal scholar and information scientist at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Ryan Calo Wants to Change the Relationship Between Law and Technology
Laura Edelson
Assistant professor of computer science at Northeastern University and co-director of Cybersecurity for Democracy
Northeastern University
Episode: Evaluating Instagram's Promises to Protect Teens
Arturo Béjar
Former director of protect and care at Facebook, whistleblower and safety advocate
Meta
Episode: Evaluating Instagram's Promises to Protect Teens
Mallory Knodel
Executive Director of the Social Web Foundation
Social Web Foundation
Episode: The Open Internet is Dead. What Comes Next?

Host

Justin Hendricks
Editor of Tech Policy Press, frequently engaging in discussions on technology governance and policy implications.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Hey! Transcript please.

    Couldn’t understand guests re: Pakistan & India conflict mis&dis information episode I know it was important, but had to bail. I’ll return again to renew 5 stars, just wanted your attention to this. Thanks. . ....My previous review: (5 stars) Excellent - Timely and relevant podcast for all of us. One of my top 5 to listen to. Justin is always well-prepared and asks excellent questions. Thanks!

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    JCASEA
    United States7 months ago
  • High quality content

    Very high quality discussions on policy and regulatory issues. As a regulatory lawyer I find it super insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @uktechlawyer
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A shockingly biased podcast

    No one would call be Trumps biggest fan, but the July 21 episode about some Silicon Valley types tossing their lot in with the Trump campaign was just a trope of woke memes.

    Could at least 1 of the 3 guests be someone from Silicon Valley or a similar venture capitalist who would RATIONALLY discuss the issue?

    This was simply an awful discussion. Not even the pretense of understanding why these people (Silicon Valley types) might honestly want to support something outside of the horribly myopic... more

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    TexaSaint
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential listening

    Cultivating wide and deep networks across tech policy, Justin’s analysis is sharp, sensitive, humane and humble: long may it stay that way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EP Slater
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Timely and relevant podcast for all of us. One of my top 5 to listen to. Justin is always well-prepared and asks excellent questions. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCASEA
    United States3 years ago

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Some find the content deeply relevant and essential for understanding the intersection of technology and democracy.

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Through to Thriving: Connecting Art and Policy with Mimi Ọnụọha
Q: What are you working on now?
I am focusing on the next generation's relationship with technology and its implications for society.
Through to Thriving: Connecting Art and Policy with Mimi Ọnụọha
Q: What are some missing datasets you've found?
I discovered datasets regarding police violence and the demographics of performers in the arts, highlighting the patterns of absence in data collection.
Through to Thriving: Connecting Art and Policy with Mimi Ọnụọha
Q: How do you define art?
It is about facing reality without flinching and helping others see it, rather than just being about self-expression.
Ryan Calo Wants to Change the Relationship Between Law and Technology
Q: Where should legal scholars start to change their thinking about technology?
Calo suggests that scholars need to adopt a more methodical approach to analyzing technology to effectively assess its implications.
Ryan Calo Wants to Change the Relationship Between Law and Technology
Q: How badly out of equilibrium are we?
Calo believes that we are far out of equilibrium, with many warned issues actually occurring alongside unexpected developments.

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