Steven Renderos
Executive Director of MediaJustice, a national racial justice organization; creator and co-host of Bring Receipts podcast; executive producer of Revolutionary Spirits.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 45min
Across the US, Activists Are Organizing to Oppose Data Centers
In this engaging discussion, Steven Renderos, Executive Director of MediaJustice, and Vivek Bharathan from the No Desert Data Center Coalition, dive into the explosive growth of data centers and the rising community resistance against them. They explore the environmental and social ramifications of these facilities and detail grassroots efforts in Tucson to oppose a controversial project. Their insights reveal the power of local activism, the importance of coalition-building, and the critical need for accountability in the tech industry as communities fight back against corporate dominance.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 217: A.I. Mysticism as Responsibility-Evasion PR Tactic
In this discussion, Steven Renderos, Executive Director of MediaJustice and co-host of the Bring Receipts podcast, tackles the troubling trend of blaming AI for systemic failures in society. He explains how powerful entities use AI as a scapegoat to evade accountability for their actions, whether in healthcare or warfare. Renderos emphasizes the ethical dilemmas of AI in military contexts, particularly in Gaza, and the potential dangers of dehumanizing decision-making. He also highlights ongoing legal challenges against tech firms concerning privacy rights, advocating for a closer link between technology and activism.
