Congress Wants to See Your ID Before Using the Internet
BJ talks with Jibran Ludwig, Policy Strategist at Fight for the Future about The Guard Act, which would basically age-gate the Internet.
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The Book Is Coming!
We're almost a month away from the debut of our new book, How to Protect Yourself From Fascists & Weirdos.
Trust Depends on Truth and Truth Depends On Fact
You can't have a shared reality when no one can agree on the facts. So let's talk about how we rebuild that shared reality.
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.
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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.
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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.
Is Signal Still Safe to Use?
It's dangerous to go alone. Take this. And by this we mean your phone, and Signal. Because today, we're going to talk (again) about how to film ICE and do so safely.
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The Men Are Vulnerable & The Women Are Afraid: How to Protect Yourself on Dating Apps
Sexual wellness expert, Dr. Treena Orchard, joins BJ to talk about the toxicity emanating from dating apps and the culture around them. We also have an older conversation, still highly relevant, between co-hosts Amanda King and Rosie Tran about how to protect yourself while using these apps
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How Generative AI Rots Your Brain and Enables Fascism
This week, the StopGenAI.com collob stops by the show to speak with BJ Mendelson about how generative AI rots your brain, and your democracy.
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Guess Who Ran Into Technical Difficulties This Week?
The dog didn't eat this week's episode, but it would have made for a better story had she done so. Here's what's going on.
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It's The End of the FTC As We Know It, and Nobody Feels Fine
This week, BJ interviews Samuel Levine. Mr. Levine served as Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. BJ asks Mr. Levine what a functional Federal Trade Commission is supposed to do, compared to what we have right now.
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Here's Where to go to get Trustworthy, Non-corporate News
Victoria Hetherington returns for part two of our conversation about artificial intelligence and the illusion of relationships with it. Meanwhile, Rosie shares nine news podcasts that provide the best noncorporate news to help keep you informed
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All We Want For Christmas Is The Second Bill of Rights
It's our (a day late) Christmas episode! In this episode, BJ speaks with author Victoria Hetherington about the bonds between humans and artificial intelligence. Our host, Rosie, explains what the Second Bill of Rights is and why it could mean a universal basic income for you.
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Your Phone Is a Drug. So What Are You Doing About It?
This week, Kelly Carlin joins the show to talk about how smartphones hijack attention, cause "digital brain fog," and displace real human connection.
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Artificial General Intelligence Doesn't Exist, But Here's How to Hide From AI
"How to Disappear" author, and Black Mail Expert, Frank M. Ahearn returns to the show. Explaining how one could use extreme privacy to evade the fascists and weirdos looking for you using Artificial Intelligence.