Best Is It Transphobic Podcasts (2024)

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TANGOTI Update 1:08

3M ago1:08

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An update about Bridget and the show. TLDR: We're going on hiatus for a bit while Bridget focuses on some family matters, but we'll be back with new episodes soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Shein is hurting all of us and influencers are helping them do it — BEST OF TANGOTI 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Amazon responds to Shein and Temu threat with new low-price storefront: https://www.techspot.com/news/103565-amazon-responds-shein-temu-threat-new-low-price.html Fast fashion retailer Shein’s brand trip didn’t quite go as they planned. They sent a group of influencers to China to tour their facility after a bunch of bad press, but now those influen…

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Is everyone a “personal brand” now? 41:00

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Want to write a book, be a musician, or be a podcaster? You’d better also be a social media branding expert, too. Bridget joins writers and creatives Yvest Jeffcoat and Katie Mitchell from the podcast On Theme to dive into why social media has turned everyone into personal branding experts and why it can sometimes be so exhausting. Everyone’s a sel…

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“Hawk Tuah” girl and “plane cheat husband” hold a mirror to our broken culture 43:52

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What’s the Deal With ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl? https://www.thecut.com/article/hawk-tuah-girl-viral-tiktok-video-explained.html Exposing Cheaters Isn’t Always a Flex https://www.thecut.com/article/man-cheating-on-flight-tiktok.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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If a Congressman is racist and nobody reports on it, does it make a sound? 48:26

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After Georgia Congressman Mike Collins tweeted in support of frat guys harassing a Black woman with racist tropes… nothing really happened. Popular Information's Judd Legum explores why we need better stories about our democracy, the intersection of media complacency with corporate money, and what's at stake. UPDATE: Congressman Collins feels the h…

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AI generated Joe Rogan conspiracy theories are all over TikTok 42:18

3M ago42:18

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Friend of the show Abbie Richards explains why low effort AI generated conspiracy theory content is all over TikTok right now and who is profiting from it. With TikTok creator program, AI-sped misinformation pays: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/26/tik-tok-creator-program-ai-misinformation Follow Abbie Richards on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tofo…

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Coffee in the garden with my husband - 16th minute with Jamie Loftus! 55:21

4M ago55:21

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If a tree falls in the garden where a woman enjoys drinking coffee with her husband and no one’s there to hear it, should the Internet harass her anyway? In 2022, Daisey sent one innocuous tweet that launched a thousand takes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Remembering Lynn Conway, Tech Visionary that Transphobia Almost Erased 25:19

4M ago25:19

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It’s Pride Month, which is a great time to be thinking about the LGBTQ people who have been beacons of the vastness of what is possible for our communities. In this episode, Bridget highlights the incredible achievements of Lynn Conway, a trans woman who invented a lot of the tech we take for granted today. Despite a successful track record at IBM,…

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As global elections loom, women leaders are under attack - STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU 46:48

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2024 isn’t just an election year, it’s THE election year, with almost half the global population voting in elections this year. And unfortunately women leaders and candidates are facing identity based attacks just for wanting to serve their communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Korean pop band NewJeans subpoenas Google; Israeli disinfo campaign exposed; Transphobic lesbian dating app; Landlord price fixing scheme – NEWS ROUNDUP 53:49

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Listen to the Outspoken Network’s new pod But We Loved: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-but-we-loved-174494262/ Listen to Joey’s take on Bottoms on Stuff Mom Never Told You: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/feminist-movie-friday-bottoms-183565696/ Israel Secretly Targeted American Lawmakers With Gaza …

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Fearless Fund, Black women’s entrepreneurship program, deemed “discriminatory” by court 50:22

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Grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules: https://www.npr.org/2024/06/03/g-s1-2649/fearless-fund-grant-program-appeal-ruling Fearless Fund is a Black woman-led venture capital firm that offers investment, financial support, and mentorship to Black women-owned businesses. But they are under attack for prov…

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Introducing Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) 3:55

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Hi There Are No Girls On The Internet Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) About the show: Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) is a weekly show from Jamie Loftus that takes a closer look at the internet’s main characters – one part reported, one part interviews, and one part Jamie collapsing her permanently intern…

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“All Eyes on Rafah” AI image goes viral; Trump is guilty!!; Google says to eat glue – NEWS ROUNDUP 48:15

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HE’S GUILTY song of the summer by Mad McFadden: https://www.tiktok.com/@madmcferrin/video/7374903247653326122 'All Eyes on Rafah' image shared by millions on Instagram following Israeli airstrike: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/-eyes-rafah-image-shared-millions-instagram-rcna154380 Donate to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund: https://ww…

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BetterHelp is everywhere. Can we trust it? - BEST OF TANGOTI 51:09

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After the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival that left 10 dead and hundreds injured and traumatized, the rapper announced a “partnership” to provide a free month of therapy through the app BetterHelp, which is basically the Tinder of therapy. Jeff Guenthr, creator of Therapy Den, has been using his platform on TikTok to shed light on Bet…

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Sam Altman says Her is his favorite movie. Has he actually seen it? 1:18:39

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Spike Jonze’s 2013 movie Her is in the tech zeitgeist. Have tech leaders watched the whole thing? Brian Merchant’s piece on Her and Open AI is a must read: https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/why-is-sam-altman-so-obsessed-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Bridget rocking Google Glass in 2013: https://www.instagram.com/p/Z1xL1OHw-Z/?igsh=MTR0OXU…

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#19: EXPRESS YOURSELF!!! 15:41

4M ago15:41

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In this episode, I talk about some ways that self-expression can be a force for good in the world, and I put on full display my sick acapella skills. Mr. Rogers interview segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDojoOiKLuc&ab_channel=HaqueCentreofActing%26Creativity%28HCAC%29 Longer version of Mr. Rogers interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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Scarlett Johansson’s Open AI voice fight shows the need for consent in tech 17:29

4M ago17:29

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Scarlett Johansson says Open AI ripped off her voice for their ChatGPT4.0 even after she said no. No means no, Sam Altman! Here’s what their behavior says about consent in tech. Scarlett Johansson Says OpenAI Ripped Off Her Voice for ChatGPT: https://www.wired.com/story/scarlett-johansson-says-openai-ripped-off-her-voice-for-chatgpt/ AI Art and the…

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Zuckerberg’s glow up; Bumble Fumble; Celebrity Digital Guillotine; Better Help gets busted – NEWS ROUNDUP 51:19

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The weekly news roundup is back! Bridget’s piece on Elizabeth Holmes’ hair: https://www.instyle.com/hair/elizabeth-holmes-white-privilege-messy-hair Zuck's new style was on full display at his birthday: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/rapper-swag-zuck-gone-too-085234346.html #Blockout2024: Why people are blocking celebrities on social media: https://mash…

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Brandy Mellville exploited girls. Does anyone care? 41:16

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Kate Taylor’s reporting led to HBO’s new documentary Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion. She joins Bridget to discuss what Brandy Mellville’s rise says about social media, girlhood, and exploitation, and what it means for the rest of us. Read Kate’s piece (all of her pieces are dope) https://www.businessinsider.com/brandy-melville-teen-f…

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Campus Protests: A Surveillance and Harassment Nightmare 51:43

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Campuses are canceling and shrinking graduation ceremonies after waves of student protests. The protests have also triggered a wave of harassment, doxxing, and online harm. Caroline and Sam, digital security and privacy experts with Convocation Research and Design, share some shocking facts and thought provoking perspectives about state surveillanc…

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#18: Problems with "Homophobic," "Transphobic," and "Fatphobic" Accusations 18:26

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In this episode, I discuss the ways that the terms "homophobic", "transphobic," and "fatphobic" often misconstrue what’s really going on in another person's mind. Outro music: "Modern Chillout (Future Calm)" by penguinmusic on Pixabay Intro music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay Connect with me ;) Twitter: https://twit…

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Marginalized people are the lifeblood of organized labor — BEST OF TANGOTI 57:00

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More and more workers are unionizing across the country. Metalhead and labor journalist Kim Kelly on the exciting new wave of unionization and what it means. Follow Kim Kelly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimKim Check out Kim’s new book Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fight-Like-Hell/…

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Her Playboy picture changed the internet forever - Stuff Mom Never Told You 47:29

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Even if you’ve never seen Lenna Forsén’s image, you know it, because an image of the Swedish former model went on to be one the most important images in internet history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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TikTok ban signed into law. What happens next? 1:04:14

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Don’t freak out! You can still use TikTok for the time being. But here’s where we could be headed. Here's what TikTok's anticipated court challenge could look like: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/26/tiktok-congress-legal-00154688 Alleged pro-Palestinian bias was part of the argument used to justify banning TikTok, but that argument doesn't m…

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Whitney Houston: The Zombification of an Icon - BEST OF TANGOTI 38:31

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A hologram of the late Whitney Houston is doing a residency in Las Vegas. Spirituality writer Brooke Obie asks what this means about celebrity, greif, and technology. Read Brooke's piece The Zombification of Whitney Houston: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/11/10725817/whitney-houston-hologram-tour Read Deepfakes, dead relatives and digital re…

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NPR “wokeness debate” shows Gamergate never ended 34:11

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Extremists like Chris Rufo are setting their sites on NPR, and the New York Times is helping them do it. Again. The Real Story Behind NPR’s Current Problems: https://slate.com/business/2024/04/npr-diversity-public-broadcasting-radio.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Language mocked by British racist conservative 19:43

6M ago19:43

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Professor Curious has done it again. This time he had created a racist video on YouTube relaying the message of his leader Gage Kirby and the GK cult against the languages that are not English. Stand up against racism! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahnshinaeshowbypenavega/support…

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Exclusive! Conservatives post hate filled video wishing the death of the transgender community! 1:40

6M ago1:40

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A video has been released by a member of the GKC cult that goes by alias Professor Curious (Not a real professor), that advocates for the death and slaughter of transgender people and people of color. Under the manipulative eye of cult leader Gage Kirby, there has been an increase in their acts of hatred towards the LGBTQ+ community since their mai…

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Marylin Manson’s abuse allegations are a tech issue - STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU 52:26

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Evan Rachel Wood’s documentary Phoenix Rising paints a horrifying picture of abuse she experienced by Brian Warner, also known as Marylin Manson. Bridget joins Sam and Anney at the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You to talk through why it’s also a tech accountability issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tom Holland should speak up in Romeo + Juliet harassment; Eclipse 2024!; No politics on Instagram?; Fake podcasts exposed! – NEWS ROUNDUP 1:00:02

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Romeo & Juliet theatre star suffers ‘barrage’ of online racial abuse: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/05/romeo-juliet-theatre-star-suffers-barrage-of-online-racial-abuse Tom Holland Urged to Speak Out After Nearly 900 Black Actors Condemn Racial Abuse of Romeo & Juliet Star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tom…

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The Rot Economy ft Robert Evans - Better Offline 49:44

6M ago49:44

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Ever wonder why Google results are getting worse, or why you aren't seeing your friends on Instagram? It's all because of the growth-at-all-costs economy that's swallowed the tech industry, where the user experience takes a back seat to monetizing every interaction with the platforms you used to love. Ed Zitron is joined by Cool Zone Media's Robert…

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Pornification of women on Twitch; Baltimore bridge DEI conspiracy; Amazon just walk out stores flop; Ignore your boss’s emails – NEWS ROUNDUP 55:39

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Latino immigrant workers died on the Baltimore bridge. More will likely rebuild it: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/04/business/immigrant-workers-baltimore-bridge/index.html Baltimore mayor faces racist attacks after bridge collapse: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/04/business/immigrant-workers-baltimore-bridge/index.html Amazon’s cashier-less tech…

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Andrew Huberman is the internet’s favorite guru. Can we trust him? - CONCLUSION 34:46

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Previously on TANGOTI... This is part two of our two-part look at Dr. Andrew Huberman. If you haven’t listened to part 1, you will definitely need to dip into that episode to have the context. To recap, Andrew Huberman is a very famous, popular podcaster and neuroscientist who has been giving guidance to millions on how to hack their lives. New Yor…

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Andrew Huberman is the internet’s favorite guru. Should we trust him? 59:36

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Andrew Huberman is having a rough one after New York Mag published a long read looking into his personal and professional life. Andrew Huberman’s Mechanisms of Control The private and public seductions of the world’s biggest pop neuroscientist. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/andrew-huberman-podcast-stanford-joe-rogan.html Andrew Huberman H…

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Kate Middleton TMZ video; Don’t trash your boss on Glassdoor; Birth control misinfo online is out of control; AI Marylin Monroe – NEWS ROUNDUP 56:05

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WE RECORDED OUR UPDATE ON KATE MIDDLETON BEFORE THE NEW YORK TIMES REPORTED NEWS THAT SHE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. READ MORE ABOUT THAT HERE: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/22/world/princess-kate-middleton-cancer Staff at clinic where Kate had surgery ‘tried to access her medical records’ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/19…

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Where is Kate Middleton? Conspiracy theories, institutions, and truth in the era of AI. 47:04

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Where is Kate Middleton? https://www.vox.com/culture/24087565/princess-kate-middleton-disappearance-rumors-explained-abdominal-surgery-kensington-palace The Kate Middleton photo scandal is a rare — and consequential — flub / A wave of wire services retracting a doctored image of the Princess of Wales and her kids set off a firestorm of conspiracy t…

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Banning TikTok would harm marginalized communities - BEST OF TANGOTI 56:27

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This week Biden said he would sign legislation into law banning TikTok if congress passes it. TikTok is one step closer to being banned in the United States after the legislation unanimously passed a big vote last week. Popular TikToker and misinformation researcher Abbie Richards and I discussed what a ban would mean for marginalized communities. …

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TikTok wants you to call congress; Black people love Trump in AI deep fakes; Disable this new Twitter feature — NEWS ROUNDUP 1:13:00

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What fake images of Trump with Black voters tell us about AI disinformation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/06/what-fake-images-trump-with-black-voters-tell-us-about-ai-disinformation/ A bill that could lead to a TikTok ban is gaining momentum in Congress. Here's what to know: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-congress-bill-b…

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Will we ever see a woman president? 42:44

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On this special International Women’s Day episode, Bridget reflects on what honoring women means and talks to NBC’s Ali Vitali about why we haven’t seen a woman in the White House...yet. Check out Ali’s great book, Electable: Why America Hasn't Put a Woman in the White House . . . YET: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/electable-ali-vitali?var…

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Willy Wonka AI fiasco; Google’s “woke” AI fiasco; Tumblr CEO transphobia fiasco; Wendy’s pricing fiasco – NEWS ROUNDUP 1:15:15

7M ago1:15:15

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The less-than-magical Willy Wonka event, briefly explained: https://www.vox.com/technology/2024/2/28/24086217/willy-wonka-glasgow-scotland Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68412620 Black Nazis? A woman pope? That’s just the start of Google’s AI problem: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2024/…

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Who the F did she marry!?; Instamom exploitation; Bobbi Althoff deep fakes flood Twitter; What we know about Nex Benedict’s death – NEWS ROUNDUP 1:09:53

7M ago1:09:53

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Here’s Why Everyone’s Watching the ‘Who TF Did I Marry?’ Series on TikTok: https://www.glamour.com/story/heres-why-everyones-watching-the-who-tf-did-i-marry-series-on-tiktok A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/us/instagram-child-influencers.html Nex Benedict: Everything We Know Ab…

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Rest in Power Shafiqah Hudson, creator of #YourSlipIsShowing 38:14

8M ago38:14

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Shafiqah Hudson made the internet better for all of us. In honor of her brilliant life cut tragically short, we’re replaying our conversation from 2020. After Shafiqah Hudson uncovered bad actors pretending to be Black women on Twitter, spreading disinformation and discord, she sounded the alarm to Twitter officials. Unfortunately, they ignored her…

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A lack of creativity is never an excuse, to mock transgender writers and/or misrepresent their content 27:52

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Gage Kirby is sort of a mystery. The conservative ideology that he holds on to as a whole is clearly understood. However, the desperation to force people to believe in how he sees the world, and how he believes the world should/does function is questionable at best. Gage could easily continue in his mindset and conservative lifestyle in peace. Howe…

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Gage Kirby shows his true conservative colors, as he mocks the intelligent, slanders the innocent, and misrepresents reality and facts. 40:55

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Gage Kirby is a fascinating individual. While most conservatives do their dirty work in secret, Gage does his dirty work in the light. Then when he gets caught (which is a common practice for Gage), he resorts to his regular daily routine, which is mocking peoples names, corrupting context, temper tantrums, making strange noises, and dry throat. Mo…

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Think twice about Temu; Is Facebook giving up on political content?; Abortion data sold by data brokers; People come together to destroy a self-driving car. NEWS ROUNDUP! 55:36

8M ago55:36

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Meta announces they will stop promoting "political" content, kicks the can on what "political" means. Internet shopping company Temu ran ads during the Super Bowl, but an awful lot of people claim that their app compromised their private information, and experts say it looks like malware. We don't recommend installing it! An unscrupulous anti-abort…

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Trad wives are lying to you online - STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU 45:58

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Have you seen trad wife content on social media lately? Bridget joins Sam and ANney over at Stuff Mom Never Told You to break down what's behind it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Lesbian bar drama on TikTok; BlueSky open for all; Creeps use AI to put clothes on women; Elon bankrolls Gina Carano’s Disney discrimination suit while simultaneously facing his own – NEWS ROUNDUP 56:41

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Listen to Joey breakdown TikTok’s crisis of femininity on Stuff Mom Never Told You: https://omny.fm/shows/stuff-mom-never-told-you/tiktoks-crisis-of-femininity A Straight Woman Walks Into a Lesbian Bar… And Generates TikTok Controversy: https://www.them.us/story/tik-tok-lesbian-bar-drama-controversy-explained Bluesky is now open for anyone to join:…

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Nicki Minaj’s fans are terrifying - Best of TANGOTI 54:52

8M ago54:52

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If anything happens to me, talk to the Barbz. In this episode from 2022, we talk to Kimberly Foster about being the target of Nicki Minaj’s most toxic fandom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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TikTok mutes the music in dispute with artists; Drag Race performer wins libel suit; Zuckerberg bullied into apology at Senate hearing; Australian news photoshops lawmaker – NEWS ROUNDUP 49:59

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WELCOME TO THE THE MELANINOCRACY Get out of the way! It’s Black History Month!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Mf0X1oDHM Universal Music Group to remove songs from TikTok after failing to reach deal: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/universal-music-group-remove-songs-tiktok-rcna136506 FKA twigs says ‘all record labels ask for are TikToks’:…

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Taylor Swift Twitter deep fakes are everyone’s problem 21:19

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Those horrifying deep fake AI images of Taylor Swift that circulated on social media last week are a threat to all of us. It’s time for real cultural and legislative change. Check out Dr. Joy Buolamwini’s Algorithmic Justice League: https://www.ajl.org/ Listen to Dr. Joy Buolamwini’s episode: https://omny.fm/shows/there-are-no-girls-on-the-internet…

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