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Wellness reporter Jenna Ryu looks at Plan B misconceptions. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee considers a bill that would ban assault weapons, producer James Brown looks at onion burgers' place in Oklahoman food, tech reporter Brett Molina warns there are now robotexts instead of robocalls and a historic heat wave continues in Europe.(Audio: Associated Press)Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We have the latest on the landmark Supreme Court decision. Plus, President Joe Biden heads to a G-7 meeting in Germany, education reporter Alia Wong takes a deeper look at babies' late development amid the pandemic, severe heat waves continue and tech reporter Brett Molina looks at Apple's fitness technology in this month's software updates.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple's World Wide Developers Conference wrapped up on Friday with the announcement of new software (I.O.S. 16) and new features to Imessage. But are these changes enough to keep people devoted to the tech giant and it's ecosystem? Or is the thrill gone?The team at 5 Things sat down with USA TODAY tech guru Brett Molina to get his take on what's new with Apple. He talks about what he liked, what was meh and what he didn't like from the WWDC.To read more from Brett Molina about the WWDC click here.To follow James Brown on Twitter, click here.To follow Brett Molina on Twitter, click here.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Some human rights advocates are questioning the tactics. Plus, tech reporter Brett Molina talks about Apple's new program that helps you fix an iPhone yourself, President Joe Biden attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a years-long break, the NFL Draft rolls on as quarterbacks finally fly off the board and we look ahead to tomorrow's episode on inflation.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Russia may be focusing more of its efforts on one region of Ukraine. Plus, Hawaii becomes the last state to drop mask mandates, March Madness hits the Elite Eight, tech editor Brett Molina remembers the creator of the GIF and film critic Brian Truitt looks ahead to Sunday's Oscars.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Peace talks continue, but move sluggishly. Plus, environment reporter Dinah Voyles Pulver talks global warming, tech editor Brett Molina talks about a Netflix plan to stop you sharing passwords, March Madness rolls on and spring is here.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Russia has overtaken several strategic cities in Ukraine. Plus, the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog meets with Iran for an updated nuclear deal, Boston becomes the last major U.S. city to drop indoor mask mandates, tech editor Brett Molina gives some smartphone tips and Duke's Coach K has the final home game of his career.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The meeting would only happen if Russia has not invaded Ukraine. Plus, the CDC announces new guidelines for the cruise industry, closing arguments are scheduled in the hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery's murderers, tech editor Brett Molina has some hidden apps on your smartphone you may not know about and we look at the history of Presidents Day.(Audio: Associated Press)Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
He addressed the nation yesterday as approval ratings have plummeted. Plus, voting rights legislation fails in the Senate, education reporter Alia Wong talks about day care closings because of omicron, the Sundance Film Festival kicks off and tech reporter Brett Molina talks about 5G near airports.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Only a handful of documents will be made available - for now. Plus, reporter Sarah Elbeshbishi explains how some states make a distinction between sexual assault victims who were forced to be intoxicated and those who chose to do so, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets with Ukrainian leaders amid Russia tensions, tech reporter Brett Molina explains why Microsoft bought a big video game company and AT&T and Verizon launch 5G in most of the country.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hundreds of thousands of test results have been called into question. Plus, Winter Storm Izzy is on the move, tech reporter Brett Molina talks about the hit game of 2022, Novak Djokovic is back in detention and the NFL Playoffs begin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With a new year anything is possible. Good things can happen and anything can make history, including cool new technology. We sat down with Talking Tech podcast hosts Mike Snider and Brett Molina to learn about what cool, futuristic tech is in store in 2022. Including a sneak peak at what is coming to CES 2022 January 5-8th. To read more from Mike Snider click here. To read more from Brett Molina, click here.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Dawn and Steve for a discussion about Giving Tuesday that will include some tips from an article by Brett Molina called "Giving Tuesday: How to avoid scams when making donations." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The social spending bill has basically been cut in half. Plus, a new criminal complaint accuses former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of forcibly touching, tech editor Brett Molina offers some tips for getting your COVID-19 vaccine card in your Apple Wallet, a new Netflix series follows the life of Colin Kaepernick and the World Series continues with Game 3.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The weather event has left hundreds of thousands without power. Plus, a difficult jury selection continues in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's alleged killers, military forces take over Sudan in a coup, an affidavit reveals new details about last week's deadly movie set shooting and tech editor Brett Molina has some advice on making sure Facebook isn't listening to you.(Audio: Associated Press)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pfizer boosters will be available to millions of Americans, but Moderna and Johnson & Johnson aren't there yet. Plus, at least 2 people are dead after a Tennessee grocery store shooting, a bill to protect abortion rights is expected to clear the House, the Ryder Cup tees off and tech editor Brett Molina wonders if you really need a new iPhone.(Audio: Associated Press, Commercial Appeal)Episode Transcript available here.Also available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The advisory committee's decision comes before a potential booster rollout next week. Plus, federal prosecutors will rest their case against R. Kelly, non-English programming on Netflix is booming, tech editor Brett Molina is underwhelmed by the new iPhone and Lil Nas X releases his debut album.(Audio: Associated Press, Netflix)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Happy final Friday! The crew bid adieu this week as they reflect on their favorite "Mothership" episodes and pop culture sensations that occurred during the seven year run of this podcast. Brett Molina dotes on his forever favorite Netflix show and video game, Brian Truitt praises Marvel as the top pop culture phenomenon in the last decade, and Kelly Lawler reflects on her coverage of "Game of Thrones" since 2015. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Tech podcast host Brett Molina joins Claire Thornton to discuss the fractured landscape of streaming. For some users, there's no way to get the content they're after because of disagreements between tech companies like Roku and Google. These situations can remind us that when we stream, we're at the mercy of tech giants like Amazon, Apple and Disney to keep the content we're craving available to users.Follow Talking Tech on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your audio.Episode transcript linked here. Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things.
Happy Easter weekend, and boy do we have an "egg-cellent" episode for you! Brett Molina attempts to trudge through "Snyder League", the crew reviews Disney Plus' new Marvel show "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and Brian Truitt interviews Erin Kellyman about her role as Karli Morgenthau, a villain we might end up loving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Friday! This week Thomas Lennon joins Brett Molina & Brian Truitt over Zoom to chat about his new movie "Shoplifters of the World", soon to be released on VOD. Lennon talks about what it was like for his character to hate his favorite band "The Smiths" and how he drew character inspiration from his father, going to college with a typewriter, and what's to come for "Reno 911!". And if that doesn't draw you in Lennon also plays in a "The Smiths" cover band, jammed with Clint Eastwood and shares a story of being drunk in Germany and running into Bon Jovi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Washington Bureau chief Susan Page examines new polling data. Plus, the Suez Canal remains blocked, tech editor Brett Molina talks about Tesla letting customers pay in Bitcoin, AstraZeneca's updated vaccine trial data is also promising and the NBA trade deadline is here.Episode Transcript at art19.com/shows/5-things
The trial will continue Monday. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci says normal life could return by July, tech editor Brett Molina talks about the mute button this past year, a record snowstorm slams the West and Beyoncé makes history at the Grammys.(Audio: Associated Press, CBS)Episode Transcript at art19.com/shows/5-things
Happy Friday! In response to the post-credit reveal of our new obsession, "WandaVision" the crew has decided to celebrate their top Marvel Villains. Brett Molina and Brian Truitt will each name a villain that falls into the following three categories: favorite, underrated, and villains they're hoping to see in the future. And Brian has a pretty good pitch for a future Spidey flick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and tech editor Brett Molina has the latest. Plus Reviewed's Jamie Ueda tells us how two masks are better than one, sports columnist Christine Brennan looks at the possibility the Summer Olympics might be canceled, shark populations are in trouble and NBA all-star voting begins.(Audio: Associated Press)
Tech reporters Brett Molina and Mike Snider are taking over Talking Tech, our daily podcast about consumer tech news. Brett and Mike bring together the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about innovations in the tech industry might affect you. Talking Tech was previously hosted by longtime tech columnist Jefferson Graham. Brett and Mike kick off their new version of Talking Tech by telling audiences about CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show. From the most advanced TVs, to AI robot helpers, to smart facemasks that amplify the volume of your voice, Brett and Mike share their thoughts on the most exciting products from this year’s CES.Subscribe to Talking Tech on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or on a smart speaker like Google Home or Alexa. Seven days a week, Mike and Brett will get you up to speed and help you get the most out of the technology you use every day.
Tech reporters Brett Molina and Mike Snider are taking over Talking Tech, our daily podcast about consumer tech news. Brett and Mike bring together the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about innovations in the tech industry might affect you. Talking Tech was previously hosted by longtime tech columnist Jefferson Graham. Brett and Mike kick off their new version of Talking Tech by telling audiences about CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show. From the most advanced TVs, to AI robot helpers, to smart facemasks that amplify the volume of your voice, Brett and Mike share their thoughts on the most exciting products from this year’s CES.Subscribe to Talking Tech on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or on a smart speaker like Google Home or Alexa. Seven days a week, Mike and Brett will get you up to speed and help you get the most out of the technology you use every day.
Expect streaming video, online misinformation, and crackdowns on Big Tech to dominate 2021. Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss the big tech stories in the new year.
Maybe you want to eat better or save more money. Co-hosts Brett Molina and Mike Snider share the top apps for sticking with your resolutions.
Hey, it's a new year, which means many of us are likely setting New Year's resolutions. Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss their tech-themed goals for 2021.
What better way to get to know your new hosts Brett Molina and Mike Snider than by the gadgets we use? We break down our favorite devices.
After 7 years and over 2,500 episodes, Jefferson Graham hands over the Talking Tech baton to your new hosts, Brett Molina and Mike Snider, who introduce themselves on today's show.
In his final Talking Tech podcast, Jefferson Graham looks back at the technology we discussed here since the show began in 2013, and then some. Jeff is moving onto to focus on photography and video, and you'll have two new co-hosts, Brett Molina and Mike Snider, beginning 1/4.
To wrap up 2020, Logan and Trevor sit down with a look back on some of the biggest stories in gaming during the nightmare year that was 2020. Time Stamps and Related Articles: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:12 - Crunch "As Naughty Dog Crunches..." by Jason Schreier https://kotaku.com/as-naughty-dog-crunches-on-the-last-of-us-ii-developer-1842289962 "In the World of Video Game Development..." by Jason Schreier https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-30/in-world-of-video-game-development-chronic-overtime-is-endemic 00:13:34 - Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion "The Last of Us 2 Goes Beyond Accessibility..." by Stephen Wilds https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/2/21310396/last-of-us-2-accessibility-vision-difficulty-gameplay-opinions "Bungie dedicates first 8 minutes of Destiny 2 livestream..." by Charlie Hall https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/9/21285304/bungie-destiny-2-livestream-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-silence-eight-minutes "'Call of Duty' adds a new message..." by Brett Molina https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/06/05/call-duty-adds-black-lives-matter-message-screen/3153210001/ 00:23:39 - Cyberpunk 2077's Rocky Release 00:27:03 - The New Generation of Consoles 00:34:58 - E3 Canceled "E3 2020 has been canceled" by Andrew Webster https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/11/21163570/e3-canceled-coronavirus-outbreak-xbox-nintendo 00:43:20 - Microsoft Buying Bethesda "Why Microsoft acquired Bethesda..." by Chris Plante https://www.polygon.com/21449072/why-microsoft-acquired-bethesda-cost-xbox-ps5-pc 00:49:59 - Harassment and Abuse in the Industry "Ubisoft: Sexual Misconduct Probe..." by BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53391689 00:55:56 - Epic Sues Apple "Epic's Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite video is an irresponsible piece..." by Rebekah Valentine https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-08-14-epics-nineteen-eighty-fortnite-video-is-an-irresponsible-piece-of-corporate-propaganda-opinion 01:02:06 - Outro Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds: Logan: @LeftyLoggy Trevor: @TrevorJStarkey That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite
This week Brett Molina ponders whether he will live to see all the 'Star Wars' and Marvel movies and the myriad shows slated to premier on Disney Plus. With so many promises and so little time the crew discusses 'Star Wars: Rouge Squadron' and which shows they are most looking forward to, if they all come to fruition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we answer your top tech questions. Brett Molina from USA TODAY sits in with Jefferson Graham to answer "How do I get a PS5?"
USA TODAY's Brett Molina joins Jefferson Graham to preview those new video game consoles from Microsoft and Sony
The best installment each and every week. Damon Martin, Brett Molina and Erik Davis are on Crossing the Streams. John Carlson of the Capitals is back as well.
Sheila Vand chats with the crew about her role in the horror film, "Rental" and how she uses her work in the horror genre to confront and conquer her worst fears. Sheila gushes to our Film Critic Brian Truitt about her character, Zarah Ferami on TNT's "Snowpiercer" and talks with Brett Molina about her Corona anxiety and her plans to continue working in film post-social distancing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A big, fat CDVTW installment right here! Mike Heck, Brian Truitt & Brett Molina... John Carlson. The Mothership Podcast, the Caps and MMA? It's great.
This week the crew dissect HBO Max--whether it's worth it and what fans can expect from the infamous Snyder Cut set to debut on the platform in 2021. TV Critic Kelly Lawler breaks down the never ending question of what show is on which platform and Brian Truitt and Brett Molina give advice on how soon-to-arrive streaming services can corner the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the Mothership has peeked! And hosts Brett Molina and Brian Triutt marvel at their guest, the incomparable Frank Welker. The name might not ring a bell but his voice--or voices, will. Frank has voiced of some of the most iconic animated characters since the 60s and recently voiced the beloved Scooby-Doo in the animated film 'Scoob!" soon to be released on VOD May 15, 2020. Frank amazes the crew as he seamlessly transitions from the voice of Megatron to Scooby-Doo to Smokey Bear and shares memories of working with Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it and getting nostalgic over our childhood! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new PS5 and more video game news with Brett Molina and a very fun Redskins discussion with Chris Russell.
Wednesday Red Pill Diaries -Why "Getting Back To Normal" Under Our "House Arrest" Tyrants, Is A Useful Idiot's Folly! ODESSA TEXAS BAR PROTEST - HEADLINE: Bar protest ends in arrests by Michael Merlo It is easier to get the dumbed down version on MSM. Getting back to normal is a folly! HEADLINE: Shelley Luther Sentenced to Seven Days in Jail for Opening Dallas Hair Salon During Coronavirus Lockdown by Kristinn Taylor AUDIO/VIDEO - inside story HEADLINE: No burgers at Wendy's? Fast food chain says some menu items may be 'temporarily limited’ by Brett Molina BIOGRAPHY Mike Church Biography – “Too Catholic For Satellite Radio” In May of 2015, Chris Ferrara wrote a bio pic essay on a talk-radio host who was then completely unknown to Catholic, talk-radio fans. The Mike Church Interview: A Remarkable Conversion to Tradition Changes the Face of Political Talk Radio Featured Chris wrote of me back then, words that were too kind but serve as a basis for this biography. Indeed, over the past year or so Mike Church has emerged as the only traditionally Catholic conservative in talk radio today, anywhere in the world. And I mean traditional. Not only during my appearances on the show, but now thematically, Mike has turned the longest running political talk show on Sirius Radio into an unabashed presentation of the Social Kingship of Christ, traditional Catholic moral teaching, and even the traditional Latin liturgy as the solution to what is evidently otherwise a terminal civilizational crisis. I have been invited on the show numerous times to defend all of these things explicitly, to speak of the one true Church, and even to call upon conservative Protestants to enter the Church if they are serious about saving our nation and our civilization. From there, on October 26, 2015, my 13 year run on Sirius Satellite Radio came to a close when my contract was not renewed. Chris would follow the above bio with an updated one titled, The Mike Church Show – Too Catholic For Satellite Radio. MIKE CHURCH BIOGRAPHY FACTS Born, February 2nd, New Orleans Begun talk-radio in 1992, WSLA, Slidell LA, I have been off air a total of 7 months since. Launched the Sirius Satellite Radio service as its FIRST – LIVE talk-show on 10 March, 2003. Promoted to Morning Drive on the SiriusXM Patriot Channel, May 2009, the 3rd most listened to show on the platform From July 2007 – present, founded Founding Father Films, wrote, produced, narrated and directed 9, full length audio features, two that made it to DVD! Returned to the Roman Catholic Church’s Tridentine Mass and Tradition in 2013. Consecrated to Our Lady via de Montfort’s formula in December 2014. I had been planning for SiriusXM to “whack me” since 2012 and had laid the structural groundwork for the next step in my career: launching the Veritas Radio Network and The CRUSADE Channel. On November 1st, 2015, in a video webcast for the press, I announced the VRN and that on November 15th, the Mike Church Show would be silent no more and would return to the air, this time on a platform custom built for LIVE talk radio. Smaller Government is Better! Avoid the Chastisement!
Brian Truitt is away this week but filling in for him is Alexander Zalben, Managing Editor of the New York Post's Decider. Alex describes his new schedule and workout regimen while social distancing and chats with Brett Molina about top television picks for friends. Kelly Lawler confesses about unused game consoles and asks for movie suggestions to occupy her three-year-old niece during quarantine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a been a crazy week for everyone and while we can't be there for you physically (social distancing and all) we can support you with entertainment. This week we share our favorite things to watch across various streaming platforms. Brian Truitt breaks his long-standing fight against dating shows with "Love is Blind" which he refers to as the "mac & cheese of Netflix", Kelly Lawler gets lost in Sundance Now's "A Discovery of Witches" and Brett Molina escapes the pandemic with "Schitt's Creek". So whether you are "single distancing" or "avoiding other beings in your house distancing" we've got your back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest host Brett Molina is joined by USA TODAY film critic Brian Truitt, who shares his picks for the Academy Awards and the rise of streamers like Netflix and Amazon in Hollywood.
From the archives: This podcast first aired Aug. 31, 2018. The Mothership crew is tackling a very public divide in the pop culture world: Fans vs. critics. We hear about diverging scores on Rotten Tomatoes, rave reviews for movies that flunk at the box office and filmmakers who claim badly-reviewed films were made "for the fans." So what gives? USA TODAY's Kelly Lawler, Brett Molina and Brian Truitt on why critics and fans are divided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Death Stranding" is the much-anticipated video game from famed game designer Hideo Kojima ("Metal Gear Solid") out now for Sony's PlayStation 4. USA TODAY Tech reporters Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss what gamers will dig about the post-apocalyptic game.
In homage to the final season of "The Good Place," the crew interviewed long-awaited guest William Jackson Harper who plays the indecisive Chidi. William chats with Brian Truitt & Brett Molina about the lessons he learned from his character Chidi, what fans can expect from the final season of "The Good Place" and his trepidation for being cast in the horror film "Midsommar." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Tech Reporter Brett Molina & Film Critic Brian Truitt analyze and revel in all things Brad Pitt, in honor of his new movie "Ad Astra". Brian Truitt discusses how Brad Pitt's movies were relevant way before their time and Brett Molina explains why he relates to the character Pitt portrayed in Ocean's Eleven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USA TODAY's Mothership podcast hosts Kelly Lawler and Brett Molina fill in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham. Three new streaming services will drop this year: Disney+, Apple+ and whatever Time Warner names its service.
"It's a standard miracle." Our movie critic Brian Truitt liked Avengers "Endgame" a lot. TV Critic Kelly Lawler liked it but not as much as Brian. And Tech reporter Brett Molina hosts and asks these two all the spoiler-free questions you want answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's going on with Rey? How was Star Wars Celebration? What can we expect from The Rise of Skywalker this December? Brett Molina and Kelly Lawler have it all for ya, plus hear Mark Hamill do a near-perfect Harrison Ford impression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More news continues to unfold in the fallout after Roseanne Barr's terrible Tuesday. President Trump came to her defense but that is little consolation to the hundreds of people put out of work and the millions of dollars lost. We'll examine the financial angle to this story. Also, President Trump echoed Congressman Trey Gowdy in his criticism of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, going so far as to say he regretted hiring him. Politico's Mel Leonor give the details and what this means moving forward for Sessions. Finally, a controversial video game made the rounds this week, it was a first person shooter which isn't a new concept. The problem with this game is that you could be in the perspective of a school shooter, killing students and police. USA Today's Brett Molina has the backstory on how a game like this could even be produced in the first place. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bio Randy Abreu (@AbreuForNYC) is an author, attorney, tech-policy nerd and former candidate for New York City Council from the Bronx. Abreu served in the Obama Administration where he was appointed to the Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions and Clean Energy Investment Center. He is an alum of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and Google Policy fellowships and is currently a Google NextGen Leader, Internet Law and Policy Foundry fellow, and member of the Bronx Progressives. Abreu has a personal history of advocating for social justice, and federal experience producing regulations and initiatives on intellectual property, drones, self-driving cars, cybersecurity, broadband access, spectrum allocation, e-privacy, and tech-transfer. Resources Bronx Progressives Public or Industry Interest? Debating the UHF Discount by Randy Abreu and Jason Smith (International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics, March, 2014) Digital Divide, Race, and Ethnic Inequality by Randy Abreu (The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Nationalism, December, 2015) Failure to Communicate: The Critical Information Needs Debate by Randy Abreu, Eds. Jason Smith, Bhoomi K. Thakore (Race and Contention in Twenty-First Century Media, May 2016) MOU or an IOU? Latina/os and the Racialization of Media Policy by Randy Abreu and Jason Smith (Ethnic and Racial Studies, forthcoming, Spring, 2018) News Roundup Online sex trafficking bill moves forward in House The FOSTA bill—the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex trafficking bill—cleared the House Rules Committee on Monday. It now moves to a floor vote and it includes California Republican representative Mimi Walters' amendment to allow victims to sue and prosecutors to charge website operators who enable sex trafficking. The bill now moves to a floor vote and it now has the support of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai gets NRA award The National Rifle Association awarded FCC Chairman Ajit Pai with a “Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire” award. The NRA wanted to recognize Pai for enduring the incredible public outcry over the push to repeal the net neutrality rules. FCC's net neutrality repeal published in federal register The FCC's repeal of the net neutrality rules was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, giving Congress 60 days to block the repeal under the Congressional Review Act before the first few rules take effect. Senators who support the measure to block the repeal need one more vote. Eric Limer reports in Popular Mechanics. Meanwhile, a coalition of 22 state attorneys general have now refiled their lawsuits to block the repeal as well. Second Circuit: FTC can move forward with AT&T throttling suit The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission against AT&T claiming the company throttled customers can move forward. The FTC alleges that AT&T slowed down customers' data even though the customers had unlimited data plans. As Harper Neidig notes in the Hill, the decision is seen as affirming the FTC's role as enforcer of net neutrality principles. Intel concealed chip flaws for months Intel concealed the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws from US officials until they were made public some six months after Google's parent company, Alphabet, told them about them. Intel now faces 32 pending lawsuits related to the flaws, as well as an insider-training investigation concerning the company's CEO, Brian Krzanich, who sold a chunk of company stock in the fourth quarter of last year, after the security flaws were known. Tom Warren has the story in the Verge. NLRB: Google's firing of James Damore was legal The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that Google was justified in firing former Google computer engineer James Damore. Despite all the recent so-called research about a supposed lack of “viewpoint diversity” in Silicon Valley, and all of the histrionics around high profile individuals leaving Silicon Valley because they don't feel free to express themselves—the NLRB found that Damore's derogatory comments in a memo about how women's biological traits affect their work performance were “unprotected discriminatory comments”. Edward Moyer has a report in CNET. In another case, an employee who criticized Damore, whom Google also subsequently fired, is also now suing the company for letting him go. The employee, Tim Chevalier, who is queer and transgender, posted that Damore's memo was misogynistic and also that “'white boys' expect privilege and feel threatened if they don't receive it.'” Nearly half of parents worry about kids' mobile addition Forty-seven percent of parents are worried that their kids are addicted to mobile devices. That's according to a new survey from Common Sense Media and Survey Monkey. But 89% believe that they are in control of their kids' device use. Brett Molina reports in USA Today. SpaceX moved forward on test of high speed internet from space SpaceX launched two experimental satellites that will test the internet service it wants to provide to everyone on the planet via 10,000 low-orbiting satellites whizzing around the earth at over 200 miles per hour. The project has FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's blessing. Pai urged his fellow commissioners to approve SpaceX's proposal to provide broadband worldwide. Jackie Wattles reports in CNN. Facebook plans to use postcards to verify advertiser identities Facebook announced last week that it would begin sending postcards to ad buyers in order to verify their identities. In the aftermath of revelations that Russian hackers relied extensively on Facebook to push Russian propaganda, the social media giant wants to prove to regulators and the public that they are committed to weeding out bots and fake profiles. Dustin Volz reports for Reuters. Facebook to study economic inequality Nancy Scola reported for Politico that Facebook will now study economic inequality in the United States using its own, massive data trove. The Stanford-led team will be led by economist Raj Chetty. DC grants Elon Musk Hyperloop permit Michael Laris and Jonathan O'Connell reported for the Washington post that the Washington, D.C. government has granted Elon Musk a permit to start digging for the Hyperloop. The Hyperloop would be a vacuum-based transportation system that's capable of traveling at 670 miles per hour. Tough week for the right on social media It was a tough week last week for right-wing conservatives on social media. Luis Sanchez reports for the Hill that conservatives on Twitter have been bleeding followers since itreportedly suspended thousands of user accounts. One claimed to have lost as many as 2,000 in a single night Twitter also announced Wednesday that it will be limiting users' ability to automate and post duplicate posts across platforms and accounts. Ali Breland of the Hill reports that over at Medium, the blogging platform suspended the accounts of far-right bloggers Mike Cernovich, Jack Posobiec and Laura Loomer And the YouTube channel of the far right outlet InfoWars posted a conspiracy video claiming that one of the Parkland survivors was an “actor”. YouTube issued an apology and issued a strike against InfoWars. According to YouTube's community guidelines, users that get 3 strikes within 3 months will have their channels terminated. Abby Ohlheiser has more at the Washington Post.
Description Get down and nerdy every Friday with the latest in geeky pop culture, from films and comic books to TV and video games. Hosted by USA TODAY entertainment reporter Kelly Lawler, film critic Brian Truitt and tech reporter Brett Molina.Website https://www.usatoday.com/life/Opinion I liked the intro, and it did a good job of introducing the hosts, then once the hosts joined, they re-introduced themselves. GAH! Why not have the intro tell people that you're the TV, Film, etc person then you don't have to do that. You could introduce yourself, say your resolution and go to your top picks.Nobody cares how the sausage is made. Why not just say, Brett you're the film/tv person your topic film/tv was what?You're using Soundcloud which is a really bad podcast media hosting choice (see www.podcastmediahosting.com ) . So it started great and took too many U-turns on the way to the contentIf you'd like a full review of your podcast check out Podcast Review Show or if you need Podcast Consulting, Book and Appointment Today
USA TODAY's Brett Molina joins Jefferson Graham to preview what's new in video game consoles for the holidays on Talking Tech. Molina covers video games for USA TODAY and is the co-host of the Mothership podcast about all things nerdy.
The Call of Duty videogame series has sold over 250 million copies since 2003. With the new edition just out, Jefferson Graham chats with fellow USA TODAY reporter Brett Molina for a preview.
USA TODAY's Brett Molina broke down Day One of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles on a Facebook Live video. Here's a podcast version of that recent chat. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY)
USA TODAY's Brett Molina breaks down Day One of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.