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The conversation reflects on the unique atmosphere of Election Day in the U.S. while the soothing sounds of rain create a calming backdrop. A rainy drive becomes a metaphor for navigating political chaos, offering listeners both introspection and a momentary escape from the tumultuous world outside. It's an engaging mix of personal thoughts and ambient sound, perfect for those needing a pause amidst the noise.

Tori Dominguez Peek, producer of "To BRB or Not To BRB," shares her insights on using AI to recreate deceased loved ones—drawing from her own experiences with grief. She navigates the emotional complexities of these digital interactions, discussing ethical concerns around identity and memory. The conversation dives deep into the authenticity of AI connections and potential therapeutic benefits, while also highlighting the emotional pitfalls of such technology in processing loss. It's an enlightening exploration of the intersection of grief and innovation.

Alice Marwick, a communications scholar and privacy expert, delves into the intricacies of online dating communities, particularly a Facebook group allowing women to vet potential partners. She discusses challenges in maintaining privacy in digital spaces and the risks of sharing personal information. Noah Hertz shares insights into David Social, a new social platform celebrating authentic connections. This platform contrasts with larger networks, emphasizing supportive community dynamics and a desire for more intimate online interactions.

We visit the funeral for CrowdTangle, a social listening app that was used by disinformation and human rights researchers. Mike talks with Dallas Taylor, host of the podcast 20k Hertz, about why podcasts sound the way they do. And also: videogame menu music!– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com See what interstitials we need submissions for and tell us about POSTS THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE –Intro Links Brazil's top court says X paid pending fines to wrong bank – Reuters Musk's X paid $5 million in fines to the wrong bank, Brazil's Supreme Court said - Business Insider After weeks of drama, SF tech CEO gives workers $30,000 to quit – SFGate 159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO’s fight with WP Engine escalates – TechCrunch How to Delete Your 23andme Data Amid the Company's Turmoil – MSN California enacts laws to protect child influencers' financial security – NBC DoNotPay has to pay $193K for falsely touting untested AI lawyer, FTC says – ArsTechnica  –CrowdTangle, We Barely Knew Thee RIP Crowdtangle David Karpf Kevin Roose’s Twitter Bot –Why Do Podcasts Sound Like That, with Dallas Taylor Dallas’ LinkedIn Post - LinkedIn 20k Hertz DeFacto Sound –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta. Having been taught by fools, how else could i have ended up but as I am? a man who panics at the sound of his own voice, a blusterer, afraid that within the five pointed maple leaf there lies another name he never knew; ready, always, to be found wrong. Excerpt of ON FIRE by Andrew FeldNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

Ronald Young, Jr. is an audio producer and host of 'Wait For It,' while Mia Lobel has been a head of content at Pushkin Industries and writes 'Freelance Cafe.' Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media, focuses on podcast marketing. They dive into the podcasting industry's current state, discussing challenges like audience building and financial sustainability. Insights on monetization strategies and the impact of accolades on growth are also shared. The conversation advocates for cooperation among podcasters, emphasizing the need for nuanced critiques and support.

Georgia talks to Cliff Lampe, Professor of Information at the UMich School of Information about how Find My has become indispensable technology of friendship in a hypergamified social-media landscape. Then, Hans talks with Dr. Brooke Erin Duffy, associate professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University, about the need to be vulnerable as an influencer. And also: [REDACTED]– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com See what interstitials we need submissions for and tell us about POSTS THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE –Intro Links Elon Musk's X blinks in standoff with Brazil – Yahoo.com Elon Musk’s X Backs Down in Brazil – NYT Lionsgate Inks Deal With AI Firm to Mine Its Massive Film and TV Library – Hollywood Reporter Runway Partners with Lionsgate – runwayml dot com Three Mile Island to Host New Disaster in Exclusive Deal to Power Microsoft AI – Splinter.com Microsoft deal would reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI – WaPo After CEO’s arrest, Telegram says it will now turn some bad actors’ data over to law enforcement – CNN Read Oldster! Find me on Something Rotten talking about Spec Ops: The Line Jacob Geller’s Swordstream 2024 Announcement Find me on Jay Springett’s Experience.Computer on Sept. 26th –Find My Friend Surveillance Find Cliff on Google Scholar  Gamification and Social Media  –Vulnerableposting The politics of vulnerability in the influencer economy – Sagepub Find Brooke @ brookeduffy.com –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta. Now I promise the shriek that the pressure of days, the pressure of days will be weapon. We drive and we drive, we blare music, we go on. On the highway of our lost intentions, all sign

Mike talks with Know Your Meme Editor-in-Chief Don Caldwell about the prevalence and decline of the Laser Eyes Meme, and the ever shifting place of internet memes in presidential election season; the staff then talks about posts that baffle and confound us. And also: fair play.– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com See what interstitials we need submissions for and tell us about POSTS THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE –Intro Links EU top court ruling paves way for Apple to pay Ireland over €13bn in taxes – Irish Times  Judge Rules $400 Million Algorithmic System Illegally Denied Thousands of People’s Medicaid Benefits – Gizmodo.com Brazil Blocks Musk’s X After Company Refuses to Comply Amid Feud With Judge – Time Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil – WIRED What to know about Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ feud with a Brazilian judge – AP Who are Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, Dave Rubin? The 6 commentators linked to Tenet indictment – USA Today Who Are Tim Pool And Benny Johnson? What To Know About The Six Right-Wing Commentators DOJ Alleges Were Funded By Russia. – Forbes YouTube Deletes Tim Pool’s Embarrassing Kremlin-Backed Videos – Gizmodo Media start-up from Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin was secret Russian influence campaign, indictment alleges – DailyDot cohost to shut down at end of 2024 – cohost  –Laser Eyes Laser Eyes – KYM Dark Brandon – KYM Dark Brandon Explained – KYM Fell Out of a Coconut Tree – KYM What Can Be, Unburdened By What Has Been – KYM Find Don:

Georgia talks with marketing consultant Bryce Whitwam and takes us in and out and further in – maybe further in than any of us have ever wanted to go – to the TikTok shop; Mike talks with media studies professor Shannon Mattern about Drafts – writing while it is still in progress – and how it feels to POST them. Also: Audience participation!– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com See what interstitials we need submissions for –Find the slides for this live performance on our website.Intro Links J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk Named in Cyberbullying Lawsuit Filed by Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif After Olympic Win (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety “it was so nice when you were following legal advice to shut the fuck up” – death angel Swifties for Trump? Not so fast-Taylor Swift fires back at Donald Trump's AI-generated endorsement – Marca Fans Suspect Taylor Swift Just Subtly Addressed Donald Trump's AI Image Scandal in New Statement – parade.com Donald Trump Shares Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement Using AI-Generated Images – Stereogum Trump shares AI-generated images of Taylor Swift and her fans supporting him – NBC anyway here's the story of how i worked with a cafe (isshiki matcha) to import the olympic village muffins for a popup in nyc… – @kelin_online –The Shop ZoneMore of Bryce Whitwam: The TikTok effect Shanghai Zhan podcast Syracuse University  –Writing is DeathFind Shannon Mattern: wordsinspace.net shannonmattern.bsky.social –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta. It’s slow writingon re-admission of the abyssso if this body is sleepy-tiredplease walk aroundSuddenly there’s nothingin the laws of the alphabetthat breaks open revealingwhat buoyancy am I.Excerpt of Puberty of Puck, by Mark HyattNever Post is a production o

Hans talks with Lia Haberman of the newsletter ICYMI about the ostensible death of the hashtag; Georgia talks with media scholar Whitney Phillips about catching breaking news via internet memes. Also: Hit Em!– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com See what interstitials we need submissions for, like: SEND US YOUR DRAFTS –Intro Links Google has an illegal monopoly on search, judge rules. Here’s what’s next – MSN.com Crooked Media, Producer of ‘Pod Save America,’ Reaches Deal With Union, Which Withdraws Claim Company Engaged in Union-Busting Tactics – Variety.com After Walkout, Crooked Media Union Reaches Tentative Deal With ‘Pod Save America' Company – MSN.com Spotify is full of AI music, and some say it’s ruining the platform – FastCo Cartoon Network Website Shuts Down, Warner Bros. Discovery Kicks Visitors Over to Max – Variety.com 5 Podcasts for the Constantly Online – NYT XOXO 2024 Schedule! –#DeathoftheHashtagFind Lia: ICYMI newsletter Website Twitter LinkedIn –Meming the News, Newsing the MemesFind Whitney: University of Oregon site Twitter The Ambivalent Internet book –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta. The idea, the teacher said, was that there was a chaosleft in matter – a little bit of not-yet in everything that was –so the poets became interested in fragments, interruptions–the little bit of saying lit by the unsaid–was it a way to stay alive, a way to keep hope,leaving things unfinished?as if in completing a sentence there was death–– Excerpt of Ars Poetica (the idea) by Dana Levin

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