The Vergecast

The politics and laws changing tech in the US

Nov 9, 2022

Adi Robertson, a Senior Reporter at The Verge specializing in tech and politics, discusses how America is grappling with the First Amendment in today’s climate. Makena Kelly, a Policy Reporter, dives into the Chips and Science Act, explaining its potential to reshape the tech landscape in the U.S. The conversation highlights the impacts of media bias and suggests innovative tools like 'Bias Buster' that aim to break down echo chambers. Together, they explore the complexities of free speech and the future of internet regulation.

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Episode guests

Makena Kelly

Adi Robertson

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Breaking Echo Chambers with Bias Buster

10min

Navigating the Complexity of Media Bias and Political Reporting

3min

Navigating Truth and Political Bias in the Digital Age

5min

Navigating Free Speech in the Digital Age

15min

Navigating the Future of Free Speech and Section 230

2min

Navigating Internet Regulation and Semiconductor Manufacturing

6min

Tech, Competition, and National Security

22min

This week on

02:10 - The Verge's David Pierce tries out Neeva's Bias Buster, an attempt to get people out of their echo chambers and show them new information in its search engine.

20:25 - Senior reporter Adi Robertson talks about her story How America turned against the First Amendment

42:27 - Policy reporter Makena Kelly explains the CHIPS and Science Act, and how it could reshape the tech industry in America.