Influencers vs. Journalists: There's Only One Difference
Why are we still arguing over the difference between an influencer and a journalist? It's 2026, and there's only one key difference between the two. BJ Mendelson explains.
If You're Feeling Overwhelmed, Here's Something to Remember
Biometrics is one of those topics that people should pay attention too, but often don't. So given that Facebook just released their Pervert Glasses, we wanted to take a trip back to 2023 and our interview with Brittan Heller from the Stanford Cyber Policy Center.
What Do You Do When A MAGA Influencer Wants You Dead?
Who knew researching the neuroscience of pornography would be dangerous? Dr. Nicole Prause did. BJ Mendelson speaks with Dr. Prause about the Wellness Industry funding dangerous fascists and weirdos, and how you can protect yourself from them.
Drinking Raw Milk Will Kill You & Other Things You Should Probably Know
Bioethicist and NYU professor, Dr. Arthur Caplan, joins BJ to talk about the disinformation and misinformation spread by wellness influencers. Meanwhile, Rosie gives you a new privacy tip on how to protect your most sensitive medical information.
Is This The Largest Data Breach in American History?
This week on the show, BJ interviews Cornell University professor Karen Levy about her book, "Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance," and our host Rosie Tran covers tips you can use to limit your employer's ability to spy on you when you work from home.
A Simple Test to See How Ready You Are to Fight Fascism
Hagen Blix, co-author of "Why We Fear AI" joins BJ to talk about how it's not artificial intelligence you need to be afraid of, it's the billionaires. And our host, Rosie Tran, covers how to protect yourself from Bluetooth Trackers like Apple Airtags
How Generative AI Wastes Water and Kills Your Imagination
Every time you use a LLM, you're wasting water, fueling fascism, and shrinking your imagination. So what can you do about it? Our hosts Rosie Tran and Amanda King explain.
Facts Don't Change People's Minds, But This Does
Everyone's talking about disinformation and misinformation, but nobody's talking about where it's funding comes from. Let's fix that.
Burner Phone 101 & How to Film ICE Safely
By popular demand: BJ Mendelson's Protest 101 and Burner Phone 101 Presentations. Absolutely free and available for all.
Why Didn't the Founding Fathers Address These Problems Right at the Start?
This week, BJ interviews Patrick McGee, author of the fantastic new book, "Apple In China." Patrick discusses the astronomical amount of money Apple poured into China, and whether or not you should feel bad buying a Mac. (Hint: Yes. You should.)
OSINT: Let's Try to Find The Guy Who Almost Killed My Dad
BJ's brother and father were almost killed yesterday. So today, he's going to explain how he's using OSINT to find the person responsible.
If You Have to Think Twice, Never, Ever Click On It
It's part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Treena Orchard about the challenges of using dating apps and the toxic culture surrounding them. Rosie and Amanda are also back to share best practices on how to stay safe on a date.