Best Data Literates Podcasts (2024)

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Q&A: Why Should People Use Signal? 21:02

20m ago21:02

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Q&A197: Our Top 3 arguments for switching to Signal, for getting companies to comply with deletion requests, and favorite aspects of GDPR, our thoughts on Diode and Threema, how linkable are alias emails really, and is regulation really effective? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat: htt…

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Dashboards are Dead! Long Live Dashboards! 15:10

23m ago15:10

15:10

Have you noticed the phrase "Dashboards Are Dead" popping up on LinkedIn? It's catchy, provocative, and designed to grab your attention. But is there any truth to it, or is it just another clickbait strategy? In this episode, Rob Collie dives into the psychology behind these viral statements and why they get under our skin. While dashboards aren’t …

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Windows Recall Is Back! Did Microsoft Fix It? 28:19

1d ago28:19

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Episode 197: Windows Recall is back with fixes, millions of cars were vulnerable to a simple exploit, Mozilla spends their money well for once, and more! Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. 📱Get your privacy-friendly, cross-platform alias phone number and o…

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Q&A: Security Through Obscurity 15:19

9d ago15:19

15:19

Q&A196: Is "Security Through Obscurity" actually bad? If we could help draft privacy regulation, what would we want to include? Can regulation help protect mainstream users? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat: https://xmrchat.com/surveillancepod Welcome to the Surveillance Report - feat…

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Feminist Journalism with Lindsay Jones 17:10

6d ago17:10

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With Lindsay Jones, a reporter based in Halifax for The Globe and Mail. Earlier this year, she won the prestigious Landsberg Award, presented by the Canadian Women’s Foundation and the Canadian Journalism Foundation. She won for a body of work that investigated stories of a sexual assault and abuse of power of police officers, sex worker rights, an…

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A Simple Trick for (Occasionally) Predicting the Future 25:03

7d ago25:03

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In this episode, Rob Collie talks about how anyone can learn to "predict the future"—not with superpowers, but with a normal ability we all have. Rob shares his own stories of seeing big changes coming, like the rise of Power Pivot and the early signs of COVID-19. It’s not about being right all the time, but about recognizing when something big is …

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New Discord Feature is a HUGE Privacy Win! But... 29:48

8d ago29:48

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Episode 196: Discord's new end-to-end encryption, LinkedIn scraped user data without warning, Mozilla is leaving the fediverse, and more! Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Support Us! 02:31 Highlight Story (Discord Encryption) 07:29 Data Breaches 10:38 Companies 14:40 Research 16:42 Politics 25:43 FOSS 26:38 Misfits 28:12 Support Us! Main…

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Q&A: Nate's Phone Literally Exploded. What Now? 27:30

13d ago27:30

27:30

Q&A195: Nate's phone literally exploded. What's the plan to replace it and how does we use our phones? What changes have we noticed in our personal lives as a result of our privacy journeys? How would we summarize threat modeling? What are our thoughts on the risks of services that break TLS? Do we have recommendations for encrypted Slack alternati…

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Low-Tech Industries and High-Tech AI: a Great Match Explained Through Examples 38:10

14d ago38:10

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In this episode, Rob and Justin explore how AI is making waves not just in tech-heavy industries but in everyday businesses like construction and manufacturing. They talk about how AI tools can help streamline processes, create custom solutions, and make even the most hands-on industries run smoother and more efficiently. They dive into the common …

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Google's New Feature Threatens Privacy & Freedom! 24:08

15d ago24:08

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Episode 195: Sideloading at risk, Facebook scraping, airgapped vulnerabilities, and more! 📱Get your privacy-friendly, cross-platform alias phone number and only pay for what you need with JMP: https://jmp.chat/ Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Sponsor Segment 02:03 Highlight Story (Sideloading Changes) 11:37 Data Breaches 13:50 Companies…

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Martin Schori: The AI Hub Powering Innovation at Sweden’s Aftonbladet 46:57

19d ago46:57

46:57

Martin Schori, Deputy Managing Editor and Associate Publisher at Aftonbladet, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how Sweden’s largest newsroom built an AI hub, developing a wide range of innovative editorial tools, including a suite of AI-powered tools for the newsroom and a chatbot for the EU elections. As the Program Lead for the AI Hub, Schori sha…

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Q&A: The Mess of Private Cloud Options 25:01

23d ago25:01

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Q&A194: What realtime file-sync options do we prefer? How do we navigate elitism in the privacy space? Would we ever sell merch? Do we ever disagree on privacy topics? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the…

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Gender Equality Leadership with Mitzie Hunter 15:51

20d ago15:51

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With Mitzie Hunter, new President and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Mitzie is a dynamic, community-grounded leader. Her 30 years of leadership spans the nonprofit sector, private sector, and government. Mitzie has a trailblazing track record and many successes championing infrastructure and community improvements. She was the first Black …

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The Power of Data in Real World Industries 32:38

25d ago32:38

32:38

Ever think about how data can solve real-world problems? Rob and Justin are here to break it down! They’re diving into how data analytics is changing the game in industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and construction—where the work is hands-on, and the results matter. From managing logistics to cutting downtime and optimizing inventory, they …

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Are You Vulnerable To This New Yubikey Attack? 20:45

22d ago20:45

20:45

Episode 194: Yubikey vulnerability, escalating sextortion scams, Clearview fine, Bitwarden iOS overhaul, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sH…

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Q&A: The Best Browser Extensions 15:08

1M ago15:08

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Q&A193: What are our recommendations for content-blockers and browser extensions? Why do people accept the lie of "anonymized" telemetry? Do we have any experience with privacy.com cards being blocked? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The …

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Your Questions Answered: A Live Q&A Session in Collaboration with the Online News Association 53:58

28d ago53:58

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In this special episode of Newsroom Robots, host Nikita Roy steps into the spotlight to answer your pressing questions about AI. Recorded during a session with the Online News Association (ONA), this episode covers a range of topics, from ethical considerations in AI-generated content to practical tools that can elevate your work. AI Tools Mentione…

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Is This An Attack On Privacy? 30:17

1M ago30:17

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Episode 193: Telegram CEO arrested, Firefox privacy improvements, VPN restrictions in Brazil, and more! 🔐 Thank you to our sponsor JMP Chat! Use your private phone number on every device with JMP, visit their website to get started a learn more: https://jmp.chat/ Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy…

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Q&A: Does Global Privacy Control ACTUALLY Work? 14:34

1M ago14:34

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Q&A192: Is GPC actually effective, or is it just another DNT? Should you migrate off of Google Sites? What's the best workflow for degoogled Androids? And is phone location privacy a non-starter? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oi…

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Modernizing through Data for Literal Growth with Paul Grissom of PAR 1:13:07

1M ago1:13:07

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Think farming and data don’t mix? Think again! In this episode, Paul Grissom from Pacific Ag Rentals (PAR) brings the heat, showing how data is shaking things up in agriculture. From slashing manual work to making on-the-spot decisions with real-time insights, Paul shares how technology is helping PAR not just keep up, but thrive. Whether you're a …

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3.2 Million WhatsApp Profiles EXPOSED! 15:19

1M ago15:19

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Episode 192: A massive WhatsApp scrape, Windows breaks Linux dual-boot, X (and VPNs on the App Store) pull out of Brazil, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Support us! 00:45 Episod…

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Q&A: The Email Tracking Protection Episode 7:12

1M ago7:12

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Q&A191: How do we protect against e-mail tracking in non-private providers and how do we handle tracking links embedded in emails? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️…

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A Bathtub of Data Holds an Ocean of Information (plus the Midmarket Paradox and Other News) 27:36

1M ago27:36

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Is the Midmarket Secretly Winning with the Microsoft Data Platform? In this episode, host Rob Collie explores a surprising quirk in how Microsoft's powerful data tools like Power BI and Fabric are being used. It turns out that midsize companies - not big enterprises - are actually getting the most bang for their buck from these game-changing data p…

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Did YOUR SSN Get Stolen In This MASSIVE Breach? 26:10

2M ago26:10

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Episode 191: the data breach that leaked nearly every SSN, a vulnerable app that exposed nearly every Pixel device, exciting updates from Proton & SimpleX (separately), and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00…

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Q&A: What Search Engine(s) Do We Use? 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Q&A190: What search engines do we use? More of our thoughts on the latest data removal service research, stopping leaky cars, private stock brockerage platforms, how we learn new technical information, and Apple Music alternatives. Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Re…

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Are Data Removal Services A Scam After All?! 27:32

2M ago27:32

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Episode 190: Hard (and disappointing) facts on data removal services, tons of DEF CON research, Signal blocked in Russia, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Support us! 01:16 Highli…

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The Power of Empathy & Why Drudge Work is Dying, with Microsoft’s Scott Sewell 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Microsoft’s Scott Sewell, a guy who’s seen it all when it comes to the crossroads of tech, business, and just being human. Scott’s got a front-row seat to how empathy—yeah, that often-overlooked human quality—is actually a game-changer in today’s tech-driven world. We talk about why understanding what makes peo…

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Congresswoman Anna Eshoo: Shaping the Future of AI Policy 11:42

2M ago11:42

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Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional AI Caucus and one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in AI, shares her perspective on the opportunities and risks of AI with host Nikita Roy. With over three decades of experience in the U.S. House of Representatives representing parts of Silicon Valley, Rep. Eshoo has been …

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Q&A: If We Could Fund Any Project, It Would Be... 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

Q&A189: If we could donate $50m to any privacy org, who would we pick and why? Could existing IP laws be repurposed as consumer privacy laws? How can you see where all that Windows telemtry is going? Is there a way to reduce data collection in WhatsApp? With LocalMonero gone, how do we feel about Haveno? Does the new Apple Intelligence make iPhones…

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Microsoft Fabric: Early Case Studies and Business Impact 27:47

2M ago27:47

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We're still buzzing with excitement over here at P3 Adaptive about Microsoft Fabric and this week, Rob and Justin take a look at some client use cases. The gist of it? This tool is seriously shaking things up for our clients in the best way possible. The P3 Adaptive team has been playing around with Fabric, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer.…

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Dating Apps Can Give Stalkers Your EXACT LOCATION! 19:43

2M ago19:43

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Episode 189: Dating apps could reveal your exact location to stalkers, Authy Desktop is no more, DuckDuckGo gets banned in Indonesia, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Support us! …

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Cookies? Ad-Tech? Google Says Both! 25:02

2M ago25:02

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Episode 188: Google’s decided to track you in two ways now, Twitter is autosubmitting your data to AI unless you opt out which we'll share how to do, US courts are preventing people at the border from peeking into your phone without a warrant in a massive win, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWif…

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