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Oct 3, 2024 • 39min

Is Google shaping elections? Dr. Robert Epstein weighs in

Dr. Robert Epstein says Google’s algorithms may be secretly swaying elections — by ranking biased results, steering search queries, and sending targeted voting reminders. I talk to him, and he breaks down his eye-opening research on how search engines might be reshaping our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2024 • 49min

Your DNA could soon be up for sale

You spit in a tube, and now 23andMe is thinking of selling your data after a massive hack tanked their value. So much for learning your ancestry. Meanwhile, Gen Z is going #desperate on LinkedIn, and Mazda’s charging $10 just to use remote start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 1min

Airline data breach puts podcaster Payne Lindsey in danger

True-crime podcaster Payne Lindsey, creator of Up and Vanished, was all set to fly to Nome for his latest investigation but bailed at the last minute. He didn’t tell anyone, yet somehow rumors started swirling on social media that he was there. Payne joins us to break it down, plus we’re talking Verizon outages, a couple blocked from suing Uber, and leaked MrBeast "founder mode" documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 27, 2024 • 45min

QR codes used in warfare

You won't believe how powerful scanning one of these malicious QR codes is. Plus, the app that turned into a marketing nightmare, three must-have downloads and OpenAI's duet shows just how far language models are coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2024 • 38min

Google Search is dying

Younger people are turning to AI chatbots, TikTok and Reddit for answers instead. Gen-Z is also sticking with older cars to avoid new tech and high costs. Plus, Chipotle is using robots for avocado prep, and we’ll show you how to turn your smart TV into a photo frame.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 5min

Bosses are firing Gen Z workers fast

Gen Z grads are getting the axe — 6 in 10 employers have already let them go. Plus, a massive security breach exposed the private info of millions. Find out how one guy spent $1K on Facebook Ads to find love and about a new law that could change your car radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2024 • 50min

Hackers steal $285M in Bitcoin

$285 million in crypto — gone. Two hackers stole over 4,100 Bitcoin from a billionaire, but they didn’t get away with it. Plus, tips for using Perplexity AI, a shocking Titan submersible update, and a fantasy football fan caught sending fake threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 20, 2024 • 49min

AI brings dead celebs back to life

Well, kinda... Hollywood is spending millions to resurrect the likeness of screen legends like Judy Garland with AI. Creepy or fine? Plus, YouTube’s new pause ads, why to skip the blue light filter, and a warning for iPad Pro owners: iOS 18 is bricking devices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2024 • 38min

Car companies are tracking your driving

Are you a speed racer? You're being watched. Major car companies are watching how you drive and selling your data to third-party brokers. Plus, discover secret codes to protect your family from scams and why the FCC is cracking down on illegal jammers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2024 • 46min

AI will watch everything you do

Are you behaving badly? Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison predicts that AI will soon keep you in line. In other news: MoviePass fraud exposed, Snapchat uses your face for ads, and the story behind the viral 'Hawk Tuah' girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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