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Bob and Steve's Holiday Gift Guide / Future Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 30:29


Today, TikTok is in the cross hairs of the Federal Government, but Taylor Lorenz says, they're missing the target. Then, Teens - increasingly frustrated with social media, go full flip-phone, or worse. And we've got a gift list like no other, because Bob is just in the holiday spirit. I'm Steve Rosenbaum and this is future Forward, along with my podcasting partner in crime Bob Garfield.

Content Moderation Sucks, and it's going to get worse.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 30:00


TODAY. If your feed is a mess, you're not alone. Content moderation is hard, and getting harder. Then, let's take a look at Roblox, don't know what it is, ask a pre-teen kid. And final. AI explodes in the avatar world, what the hell is Lensa anyway.

Hunter, Trump, Drones – Future Forward #438

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022


Today, there's some crazy nexus of the rising tide of Hunter Biden, the random internal twitter emails, and matt Tibia. Then, as republicans look for reason to cut ties with the former Donald, his dinner with YE seems to be gift wrapped. And then, drones. Because well - drones are great. I'm Steven Rosenbuam and […]

The Section 230 Turkey Massacre – Future Forward #437

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 31:14


Today. There's a crazy squeeze on to get some legislation passed before the end of the year. And the big buzz is around section 230 and Child Privacy laws. What does that really mean? Then, all these lay offs. Is it a trend, or a safe excuse to cut some headcount? And finally - with the new congress comes a raft of INVESTIGATIONS. What's in store? I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward, here with my podcasting partner in Crime Bob Garfield.

Red Waves, Mitch, Elon and FTX. What a Week! Future Forward #436

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 40:32


Today, as we shake off the fiction that was the Red Wave, a look at the youth vote, the state of Mitch McConnel, and Bob Garfield's take on WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. Then, a look at the ongoing disaster that is Elon. Maybe we're not going to Mars after all? And finally the FTX meltdown, and what that means for Crypto.

Crime Stat Fiction. Twitter's Curation Meltdown. Future Forward #435

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 32:01


Today. We've got a barnburner of a pod. Election Tech - a look inside the state of voting in America. Then Crime Stats. Are they bad, or good, or both. And finally - the Curation Team at twitter gets the ax. What is Elon Up to? I'm Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward, here with my podcasting partner in Crime Bob Garfield.

Halloween. Bob Garfield’s Favorite Holiday. Future Forward #434

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 30:00


Today: A pod in 3 parts. Part 1, regretfully, we must - must - talk Twitter. Because the various version of social media Armageddon is just too good - red meat - to feed to Bob Garfield. Then, NYC and guns, a solution, or a bad idea? And finally, top tech fails of the past 20 years. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is future forward, here with my podcasting partner in crime, Bob Garfield.

Robot Bob Garfield

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 36:25


Robots. Are they coming to take your jobs? Today, we have a show that has creatives cowering behind their keyboards. Has AI really arrived, and will it take our jobs? Is Robot Garfield likely to replace Human Garfield - and how soon.

Misinformation and Election – Future Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 34:29


Today. Can tech stem the tide of misinformation as the elections approach? YouTube claims to have a plan. Then: Turkey's Erdogan has a plan for people who publish ‘misinformation' - put them in jail. The only problem is who defines misinformation. And, Biden takes on China. But it's complicated. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward. Here with my podcasting partner in crime - Bob Garfield.

Billionaire Bro Culture – Future Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 0:30


Today. Elon Musk unveils a robot, another step toward his IronMan efforts. Yet at the same time, Musks emails reveal a shocking billionaire bro culture. It's kinda gross. Then, out of London, a UK Coroner lists Instagram algorithm as contributing cause of UK teen's death - whose father accuses Instagram of Monetizing Misery. It's hard to disagree. And, is TikTok's charm offensive working in Washington? Maybe yes. That's what's in store for today's Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, along with my partner in Podcast Crime Bob Garfield.

Tech, Politics, and Garfield’s Schadenfreude Month

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 30:00


We start with the complicated nexus of the slow-moving judicial system, and the ‘flood the zone with crap' former president. Together, we'll declassify some stuff. Then, Google was the darling of the Danish public schools, until it wasn't. And, the German efforts to control hate speech. It's a hard line to draw, and a harder one to cross. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward, here with my podcast partner in crime, Bob Garfield. Hey Bob - have you switched to pumpkin spice latte yet?

Bob Garfield Says Ban the NFL (Sort of) #FF 429

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 30:00


Today. California passes sweeping child protection legislation aimed a the big tech platforms, but is that really the problem? Then - TikTok goes to congress and gets grilled. So - maybe the clock is Ticking on TikTok. And - two state governors create a made for TV show, and the TV camera's happily obliged. But is shipping asylum seekers to democratic vacation spots even legal? This is Future forward, I'm Steven Rosenbaum, here with my podcast partner in crime Bob Garfield.

A Personal Journey – Untold Until Now.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 34:00


A Personal Journey - Untold Until Now.

Tech Gears Up For The Midterms FF#427

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 30:00


We've got lots of tech this week, and as you might expect, it overlaps with politics - as it increasingly does. Google and folks are going to protect us from misinformation during the coming midterms. Hour GOP folks - 30 of them are holding Zuckerberg accountable for Hunter Bidden. Ok, sure. And Twitter gets an edit button, if you'r willing to pay 60 dollars.

The Influencer Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 30:00


Niche internet micro-celebrities are taking over the internethttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/24/nimcel-influencers-tiktok-youtube/How micro-influencers and mummy bloggers with VERY small followings are earning up to $200,000 a year with sponsored postshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11148333/How-micro-influencers-earning-big-bucks.htmlINSIDE THE LUCRATIVE WORLD OF PET INFLUENCERShttps://www.mic.com/life/what-its-like-pet-influencer-moneyMeet the Lobbyist Next Doorhttps://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-lobbyist-next-door/

CNN Kills Reliable Sources, and, Adam Neumann sees money FLOW.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 30:00


Today - a pod in two chapters. Chapter 1. CNN is getting out of the media criticism business - after THIRTY years. How does the the termination of both Reliable Sources and Host Brian Stelter portend a less introspective time for media prognostication? Or was it just Brian? We'll dig in. Then Chapter 2 - Adam Neumann's staggering melt down at We Work doesn't seem to have tarnish his brand in Silicon Valley. So, what's the real story about his new startup FLOW. Is is the HBO Drama all you need to know about Nueman, or is there more to the story? I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and his is Future Forward - and Bob Garfield is back to help pilot the Pod. He Bob, Welcome.

Bob Garfield, Mar a lago, and Nukes – Future Forward #424

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 30:00


Today - A pod in two acts. Act 1, you've heard plenty about Mara Lago, the FBI search, and the unspooling drama about the security issues and nuclear secrets. But friend of the Pod Bob Garfield says there's more to the story. And he sees the unspooling conspiracy theories being tweeted out by democrats as part of a troubling trend. Then, as a growing chorus of voices says that social media is addictive to teens, California was poised to write some ground breaking legislation. Now it's dead, so what happened? Finally, Snap Chat puts in place some parental controls that seem promising. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward, let's launch.

The Alex Jones Verdict – and what comes next

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 30:00


Today on Future Forward - Since the horrific murders in Sandy Hook 10 years ago Alex Jones has been trading in misinformation and fictionalized hateful rhetoric. Hiding behind the veil of ‘free speech, he's profited mightily selling snake oil. But now it seems the slow wheels of justice have at a conclusion that's hard to ignore. Jones is a liar, the families were deeply injured, and they were must be paid. What does this mean in particular to the January 6 investigation now that his text messages have been revealed. Media Critic and Author Bob Garfield has been following the Jones case carefully and joins us to talk about case and its outcome. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, welcome Bob to the Pod.

Facebook, News, and Lina Khan – W/ Bob Garfield

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 30:00


Today, a pod in 3 chapters. Chapter 1: Facebook's on again, off again love affair with News Publishers. Why it's treating Australian publishers so much better than the media makers in the US? Then Chapter 2 - who is Lina Khan? Why does the newly minted FTC chair seems poised to upend decades of anti trust law. Can she pull it off? And finally Chapter 3 - Content discovery. It used to be that you searched, and discovered new things to watch, read, and listen to. But as the volume of choices has grown from a drip to a flood to a tsunami, is human curation destined to be eaten by voracious and profit-driven algorithms? So, that's the menu, and joining us at the feast of content conversations is friend and content curmudgeon Bob Garfield. Brilliant media provocateur, and friend of media makers big and small. Let's the Facebook feast commence!

Garfields' Guarded Optimism – Future Forward #421

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 30:00


Today, we unpack the odd, funny, scary, maybe brilliant January six -th PrimeTime spectacular. And who better to do the poking, than political prognosticator Bob Garfield. He says he's not an expert - but he does enjoy a good Josh Hawely joke now and again. Welcome Bob to Future Forward.

Can The Roe Battle Make The Web Better? FF #422

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 30:00


Today, the battle over reproductive rights is is now a battle moving online. Then, as the clock ticks - Big Tech Legislation is coming down to the wire. And Apple AI - is it really a game changer, and when will it arrive? I'm with Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch -

Tucker Carlson's MSM Moment / FuFwd #442

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 30:30


The UK is adjusting its online safety bill so platforms can't pull down content without review. "Democracy depends on people's access to high-quality journalism,” said the British Culture Secretary. Then, it was promoted as a slugfest, but in the end, Tucker Carlson giggled and made wild pronouncements, while Ben Smith was painted into a corner of being reasonable and factual. Maybe that was the way it was supposed to go. And if you've ever wished for crazy low prices, then WISH was your app. Only turns out - it was a scam. Ouch. I'm Laura Fitton and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, let's launch!

Supreme Anger / Future Forward #421

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 32:04


So let's start with one thing, this is a podcast and we feel no requirement to be objective. Which is why we can say, without equivification that we think the Supreme Court's decision overturning roe vs wade is horrific and indefensible. How did it happen, how does it seem so many people are both overwhelmed by and tuned out of the news? Today a Reuters survey may have some clues. SR: And Facebook effectively pulling out of the newest business may be part of the equation. I'm Laura Fitton and this is future forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum let's launch.

Doctors and Tech / Future Forward Special Edition #420

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 30:00


Doctors and Tech / Future Forward Special Edition. Today, health care has a massive and growing footprint in the digital world. Dr's are being replaced by AI, Famous Doctors are getting into NFT's And medical security and privacy hangs in the balance. Today, a special Future Forward - Health Care's Drive to Digital This is Future Forward, I'm Steve Rosenbaum and I'm Laura Fitton, let's launch!

January 6th and Fox News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 30:30


On Thursday, a piece of media history was made. The January 6th Committee held it's first live, prime team hearing. It was a careful, thoughtful, unfolding of the events of the day. What was done, and what wasn't done. And, much like the opening of a complex trial - it had just one objective. To convict Donald Trump of knowingly urgent mobs to the capital, and then in conjunction with the proud boys and oath keepers -to set them to attack the seat of US government. Today, we'll unpack the first of six hearings, and why Fox News choose not to cover what was clearly a news event. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch

How Harmful Is Social Media? FuFWD #417

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 30:00


Today - Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook - What Legacy does she live behind? Then, How Harmful Is Social Media? Open AI and Dall-E, how to manage and limit AI's danger. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum - Let's Launch How Harmful Is Social Media?https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-inquiry/we-know-less-about-social-media-than-we-think Sheryl Sandberg's Legacyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/technology/sheryl-sandberg-legacy.html How One Billionaire […]

Educational Surveillance – Future Forward #416

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 30:00


When an AI calls you a cheater, is there any way to fight back? Then the very murky 4chan, who owns it? Data boarderless? big tech takes sides. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, let's launch!

It’s Apple Time!

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 30:00


Today - Apple has SO MUCH NEWS - and some of it good. Meanwhile, the stock market punishes tech. Is the downward slide over? And glitch sells to fastly. The good guys win. I'm Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I'm Laura Fitton, Let's Launch!

Here Comes The Supremes

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 30:00


Today - we're going to take a look at The Supremes Greatest Hits. And we'd don't mean the R&B Band. We're talking the Supreme Court. Supreme Court to block Texas' controversial social media law. The Court is about to flood New York's Streets with Guns. And of course, Row Vs. Wade. I'm Laura Fitton and this is Future Forward and I'm Steven Rosenbaum. Let's launch

Trust, Truth, and Change

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 30:00


Today, a show that's topical. And disturbing. We're going to look at Trust, Truth, and Change big topics with personal consequence. Today, on Future Forward. I'm Laura Fitton I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch.

Airbnb, Netflix, and Snap – Future Forward #411

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 30:00


Today - Air BnB is reacting to the receding COVID threat, but will it work? Then, Netflix had a big wakeup call with subscriber losses, but there may be cultural issues roiling the worlds largest streamer. And finally Snap has a new selfie drone. Is it cool, or is it a digital stalker, or both? I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, let's Launch!

The Digital Services Act: Future Forward #410

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 30:00


Today - the Digital Services Act Aims to crack down on misinformation and mandate transparent practices. Sounds good? It is, for Europe. The US, not so fast. Then, DJI is the leading drone company in the world. For a few hundred bucks you can great a flying robot and take to the skies. But DJI is a Chinese company, and now their use in the Ukraine is getting some serious criticism. And Finally - If I give my computer a thumbs up, or wave away a screen - will it work? Now Zoom is saying yes to gesture recognition. Who will be next?I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch.

Scientists, Billionaires & Futurists – TED 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 30:00


Today - Scientists, Billionaires, Futurists, and Philosophers converge on Vancouver, BC - gathering for the first MainStage TED Talks conference in almost 3 years.And - we'll take you insider. We'll share some the talks that galvanized the room, an dig Into Climate Science, Ukraine, and Majestic Robots.I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch.

Obama on Misinfo, Musk on Twitter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 30:00


Today - rocket ships, self driving cars - and now Twitter. What's Elon up to? And - will he impact the mid terms? We'll investigate. Then - Obama on misinformation. He says he underestimated the threat. I'm Laura Fitton and this is Future Forward I'm Steven Rosenbaum- let's launch

Florida and Fox Takes On Disney

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 30:00


Today, after Staten Island's historic unionization vote, will other Amazon employees follow suite? Then, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking on Disney… and he's got Fox News leading the charge. But if Fox is ‘anti Disney- why did they sell for 71 billion dollars in 2019? So, in todays environment, can corporations take political stands on issue? And what if they done? I”m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I'm Laura Fitton, let's launch!

Big Tech Legal Battles Brewing 

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 30:00


Today - A landmark loss for big Tech in the European Union Given the president setting nature of GDPR, is the US Next? Then, Russian Hacking and Microsoft Bribes…. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch - Big Tech Legal Battles Brewing  Big Tech attacks tough EU measures aimed […]

NFT's and BBQ

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 30:00


Today, we're back from Austin, with lots to share. Then, the info war in Ukraine is now the front page of the internet. And, What big Tech Got Wrong, and how we can reboot it I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch!

Future Forward 405. TikTok and War

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 26:02


Today, Technology is increasingly getting unionized - but will that foster or slow innovation? Then, SXSW is back after 3 years, and we've got our intrepid reporter to eat some BBQ. And TikTok is front and center in the War in Ukraine, with complicated mixed results. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch.

Around The World – Web Power Pushes Back

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 30:00


Today - around the world - the connected web is giving new power to individuals who want to support Ukraine in a time of need. Then - a look at Kentucky and why its teacher's retirement system invested in a Russian bank and lost their money. And, finally, we look at SXSW, its upcoming return being in person in Austin and the controversies that swirl around its Texas home. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, let's launch!

Ukraine, Social Media, and Misinformation 

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 32:17


Today - we'll talk about Ukraine, thought the eyes of Social Media Then - Hackers, on both sides, are fighting a cyber war. And, The Global Political situation, and - how Trump's Support of Putin is leaving him ostracized. I'm Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch!

Future Forward #402 Media & Climate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 31:45


Today - Is Ransomware on the Rise? Is sure is! The, the Climate Change story, what the media is getting right, and wrong. And, the rocky relationship between Grub Hub and the Restaurants. I'm Steven Rosenbaum and this is future forward. I'm Alexa Scordato - Let's Launch!

The Thiel Fear Factor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 36:07


Today - remember Tumbler, well it's back - and hotter than ever. The question is - why? Then, Peter Thiel is shifting his focus - it may be time to be very, VERY afraid. And Lots of companies made big money during COVID, Zillow and Peloton -not so much I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward, and I'm Alexa Scordato - Let's Launch!

The Zucker, Zuckerberg Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 33:23


It's been a tough week for people Named Zucker. Or, for that matter Zuckerberg. But are stories about Facebook and CNN really about something else? We'll look into consolidation, and change today on Future Forward, I'm Alexa Scordato And I'm Steven Rosenbaum - Let's Launch!

The Future of Pet Tech – Future Forward #399

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 30:00


Today, if you're a Dog Person or a Cat Person, this Pod is for YOU! We're diving into Pet Tech. And it's a big category. From door-to-door vets to airtags for dogs - we've got it all. This is Future Forward, the Future of our Digital Dogs (and cats too!). I'm Alexa Scordato, and I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch!

Future Forward: Misinformation Special Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 37:00


Today - a Future Forward Misinformation Special Edition. An epidemic of false media. Is it satire or a strategy? And whose fighting back? Can we stem the flood of information warfare? I'm Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I'm Alexa Scordato - Let's Launch.

2022 – A year of Innovation and Complexity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 32:49


Today -2022 promises to be a year of innovation and complexity. So today on Future Forward, we peak around the corner. Crypto, Blockchain, NFT's, the Metavese and more - how the decentralized world is arriving. And - social media, news, misinformation and truth. What's in store? Plus - how does politics tie to what tech will be, and what's at stake I'm Steven Rosenbaum and I'm Alexa Scordato - let's launch

The Streaming Wars – Future Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 27:20


Today - Have you made plans for New Years, or Christmas Eve? Or did Covid Put that all on hold. What's going on with Local Events? Ticketing, Time Out and More: Then, The Streaming Wars? Winners and Losers And Disney vs. YouTube. I”M Alexa Scordato and this is future forward I'm Steven Rosenbaum, let's launch

The State of Gig Economy – Future Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 30:00


Today - are you a gig worker? Are you thinking about breaking into the Gig world? The state of the Gig Economy - in 2021. It's important, and growing. I'm Alexa Scordato and this is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch.

The Rise of the Alexa’s / Future Forward #395

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 30:00


Today - A Streamers move from Twitch to YouTube goes horribly wrong. Then, if you don't know who Parag is, you will soon enough. And, ready to return to the office? Not so fast. Plus, are Alexa's rising up to get their name back? I'm Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward. I'm Alexa Scordato, Let's Launch.

Activision Uprising Gets Real – Future Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 35:00


Today, the Activision Uprising Gets Real. Then, what if the AI problem at Facebook can't be solved? And Thanksgiving… how tech can help solve thorny problems. Plus, Tech and the Parade, well, because. I'm Alexa Scordato - this is Future Forward - and I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let's Launch!

The Future of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 30:00


Today - we explore The Future of Truth. The Russians, The Republicans, and The Democrats have all - in their own way declared a War On Truth. From Weaponized Social Media, The Fast Growing field of deep fakes - has tech made truth harder to find? And then - what about Objective Truth, has there ever been such a thing? I'm Alexia Scordato and this Is Future Forward. I'm Steven Rosenbaum, Let''s Launch!

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