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WSJ Tech News Briefing
Apple's Return to Colorful Styles—And Cheaper Options

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 13:15


Apple has announced a new, lower-cost entry-level phone and laptop. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares an inside look at the latest colorful devices — and what they mean for Apple's strategy going forward. Plus, companies offering prediction markets, where users can bet on anything from celebrity appearances to military strikes, are marketing to college students. Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Katherine Long explains the companies' strategies to sign students up. Peter Champelli hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Inside the Software Sector's $1.6 Trillion Meltdown

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:04


Once a bankable, buoyant sector, software is turning off investors spooked by an AI-powered future. WSJ markets reporter Jack Pitcher explains how we got here. Plus, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen is here with tips to avoid those dreaded “storage full” alerts. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
The Philosopher Whose Job Is Teaching AI to Be Good

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 13:33


As Anthropic's resident philosopher Amanda Askell spends her days trying to help AI understand morality. WSJ's Berber Jin joins us to discuss how she's doing it. Plus, WSJ's Belle Lin sits down with personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen to talk about how home batteries could be a better alternative to gas generators during a power outage. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketplace Tech
What AI fitness apps can and can't do — for now

Marketplace Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 7:49


You can get a pretty good workout plan from a chatbot, but the tech is also being incorporated into all kinds of existing fitness apps, from Apple's Workout Buddy, which motivates you through earbuds, to the Fitbit AI health coach, to Peloton's AI-enabled camera that tracks your form.Nicole Nguyen, personal tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal, gave some of the most popular ones a spin. She spoke with “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino about her experience.

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Marketplace All-in-One
What AI fitness apps can and can't do — for now

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 7:49


You can get a pretty good workout plan from a chatbot, but the tech is also being incorporated into all kinds of existing fitness apps, from Apple's Workout Buddy, which motivates you through earbuds, to the Fitbit AI health coach, to Peloton's AI-enabled camera that tracks your form.Nicole Nguyen, personal tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal, gave some of the most popular ones a spin. She spoke with “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino about her experience.

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WSJ Tech News Briefing
How BYD Overtook Tesla in the EV Sales Race

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 12:40


Automaker BYD is the leader in a group of Chinese car companies whose global exports have risen beyond expectations, with BYD replacing Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle seller. WSJ's Stephen Wilmot explains the political challenges that could slow BYD's growth. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen discusses Google's new AI email rollouts — including features that attempt to summarize Gmail inboxes and write responses. Peter Champelli hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Sam Altman Hopes To Make the App Store As We Know It Disappear

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 12:41


According to Sam Altman, OpenAI's biggest rival isn't Google, it's Apple. WSJ reporter Rolfe Winkler says the AI startup has big ambitions to displace the App Store by growing into an operating system powerful enough to let you access the apps you use every day, from Uber to Instacart, without ever leaving ChatGPT. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen breaks down how AI might help you (finally) stick with your fitness resolutions. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2026

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 15:14


From our digital safety to space and neurotechnology, it seems major shifts in technology are happening faster than ever. We hear from WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen, and WSJ tech columnist and co-host of the Bold Names podcast Christopher Mims, about some of the tech that will change our lives in 2026. Belle Lin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Don't Want to Use AI? You're Fired

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 13:15


Companies pouring millions of dollars into AI worktools are putting down the carrot and picking up the stick, firing workers who aren't sufficiently on-board with the AI revolution. The Wall Street Journal's Lindsay Ellis explains what this hardline approach looks like. Plus, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen uncovers why WhatsApp is becoming more popular among Americans. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Meet the Robot Housekeeper That's Still Part Human

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 14:16


1X's Neo humanoid robot is rolling out to households soon, but it's not totally autonomous yet. WSJ senior personal technology columnist Joanna Stern tells us what it was like to give the robot a spin. Plus, WSJ personal technology columnist Nicole Nguyen breaks down another piece of technology AI is changing: the web browser. Belle Lin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Who Owns Your Face in the Age of AI?

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 11:06


OpenAI's Sora and other generative-AI video apps that can create a digital lookalike in minutes have taken social media by storm. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins us to discuss how our likenesses are no longer our own in the AI era. Plus, Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains how the AI bubble could really be in energy stocks. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Using AI to See the Hidden Signs of Breast Cancer

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:54


Researchers and companies are designing AI algorithms that can detect signs of breast cancer in mammograms before those signs are visible to the human eye. WSJ reporter Brianna Abbott joins to share how these advanced AI tools compare against current risk-detection methods. Plus, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen discusses some features from Google's Gemini and Amazon's Alexa+ that promise to make smart homes even smarter. Peter Champelli hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Tech Giants Struggle to Live Up to Affordable Housing Promises

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 12:33


Meta Platforms, Google and Apple pledged billions of dollars to make housing more affordable in Silicon Valley. Six years later, the results haven't lived up to expectations. WSJ reporter Nicole Friedman joins us to explain why. And WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares how Google's new Pixel 10 phone offers a glimpse into what the future of AI-powered smartphones could look like. Liz Young hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Apple's WWDC: The AI Comeback Investors Are Hoping For?

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 12:37


Apple hyped its latest software updates at day one of its Worldwide Developers Conference in California. But WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen says the announcements didn't quite deliver on lofty expectations for AI upgrades. Plus, phishing scams are nothing new, but packaging them up as a subscription-based DIY hacking kit is. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Angus Loten tells us why it's now a lucrative business. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
OpenAI Taps Former Apple Design Guru to Usher in Next Gen Devices

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 12:32


When you find out that sensitive personal information is being bought and sold on the dark web, what should you do? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how to know it's happened and what you can do to protect yourself afterward.Then, OpenAI's co-founder Sam Altman is joining forces with Apple's chief architect of the iPhone to create what they hope will take artificial intelligence off screens and into the next generation of tech devices. WSJ reporter Keach Hagey has the details. Victoria Craig hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Google's New Translation Service Puts Your Voice in Another Language

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 11:45


Google rolls out a new real-time translation service for its Meets video platform. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tries it out and tells us how accurate it is. Then, we chat with WSJ European economics reporter Tom Fairless about why American dominance in the global tech industry is a problem for European prosperity.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
AI Is No Substitute for the Human Brain

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 14:02


The underlying architecture of AI models can simulate intelligence by memorizing endless lists of rules. But our tech columnist Christopher Mims says “thinking” is way more complicated than that. Plus, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen answers your questions on chatbot privacy. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Small Tech Faces Tariffs Squeeze

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 13:29


Big tech companies got at least a brief reprieve from the Trump administration's latest tariffs. But WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how small tech companies and their customers could feel the squeeze. Plus, IBM has re-upped its commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and development. Katie Deighton speaks with WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch about the economic challenges to IBM's ambitions in AI. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple News Today
Why it's time to delete yourself from the internet

Apple News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 14:10


The Wall Street Journal's  personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares why it might be a good idea to delete certain personal data about yourself online. Amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on free speech and initiatives aimed at bolstering diversity, teachers are worried they might run afoul of new, vague rules around discussions of inclusivity. NPR has the story. The value of the dollar is in question as a result of Trump’s trade war. The Washington Post's David Lynch has the details. Plus, colleges band together to condemn Trump, the executive producer of ‘60 Minutes’ resigns, Montana confirms the first measles infections in the state in 35 years, and a woman forgives and hugs the mass shooter who killed her brother. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Can Robots Make Sneakers? Just Ask Nike.

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 12:46


President Trump wants more products to be made in the U.S., pushing some companies toward robotics in a bid to avoid high labor costs. But WSJ reporter Jon Emont says Nike's experience proves it isn't always that simple. And, as more personal information appears online, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen talks through the steps you can take to delete your data from the internet. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Can Europe's Homegrown Satellite Company Compete with Elon Musk's Starlink?

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 14:07


Europe is looking at Eutelsat, a smaller rival to Starlink, to reduce its reliance on the U.S. company. Plus, how much personal information should you give an AI chatbot? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen dives into that in our special three-part series “Chatbot Confidential.” Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Chatbot Confidential: How to Protect Your Health Data When Using AI

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 16:07


One way that using generative artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT or Claude, can get risky: getting medical advice. For the third installment of Tech News Briefing's special series “Chatbox Confidential,” WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how to keep your personal data private when asking AI about your health. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Chatbot Confidential: When AI at Work Is Risky Business

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 11:55


Gen AI chatbots have changed how we work. Today, we bring you the second installment of Tech News Briefing's special series “Chatbot Confidential,” where WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen details best practices for using the chatbots while protecting your privacy. In this episode, we dive into an area where the temptation to tap generative AI tools is very strong: work! We'll tell you about the risks your new helper brings and how not to give away company secrets while using them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Chatbot Confidential: Using AI for Tax Preparation

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 14:10


People are tapping generative AI-powered chatbots for help with everything from writing code to planning vacations. But using generative AI is risker for some tasks than others. Ahead of the last day to file taxes, WSJ's personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins Tech News Briefing for the special series “Chatbot Confidential,” where she'll reveal best practices for using AI chatbots while being mindful of protecting your privacy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Can Two Big Releases Lift the $58 Billion Videogame Industry?

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 11:32


A new Nintendo Switch console and a “Grand Theft Auto” sequel could spell a big year ahead for videogames, but there might be only a few winners. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher tells us what investors might expect from the videogame industry this year. Plus, Apple's new iPhone 16e isn't what you'd call a bargain, but is it still a good deal? Our personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen reviews the company's latest release. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Your Money Briefing
When a Lifetime Subscription Is Worth It – and When It's Not

WSJ Your Money Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 9:20


The cost of streaming and other online services continues to rise. More companies are now offering lifetime subscriptions that could save you money in the long run. Wall Street Journal columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you should know before paying for a “forever plan,” “perpetual license” or “permanent access pass.”  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Why the New Frontier for Battle Drones Is Underwater

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 12:15


Drones have changed how wars are fought in the sky. Now, defense companies and navies are betting that the new frontier for drone warfare is underwater. WSJ reporter Alistair MacDonald dives into the tech and how it could be used. Plus, Apple's latest OS updates let users share AirTag locations with some airlines. Personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells host Julie Chang how that can help find lost luggage. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
How AI Will Change Personal Tech in 2025

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 11:24


We're hearing from our reporters and columnists about some of the biggest companies, trends and people in tech and what could be in store for 2025. Artificial intelligence has continued to work its way into many aspects of our lives in 2024, in everything from apps to phones. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins us to talk about the tech that will change our lives in the new year. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
The 19 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Team

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 13:11


The Wall Street Journal's Personal Tech team rounded up their favorite stuff to wear, help them get fit and more. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen and personal tech news editor Shara Tibken join host Belle Lin to discuss their picks for the year. Plus, the gene-editing tool Crispr comes for tomatoes to make them sweeter. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Defense-Tech Startups Look to Anyone but China for Parts

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 13:16


U.S. defense companies making weapons to counter China are also heavily dependent on the country for parts. WSJ technology and national security reporter Heather Somerville explains the challenges behind overhauling a China-dominated supply chain. Plus, Apple's latest software updates include a new free password manager. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us the pros and cons of Apple's Passwords app. Sign up for the WSJ's free technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Your Money Briefing
Is Having an Amazon Prime Subscription Worth the Annual Fee?

WSJ Your Money Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 10:15 Very Popular


Some Amazon Prime customers are questioning the value of their membership in light of annual-fee increases. Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions Prime customers should ask to determine if their subscription is worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Leading Community Colleges in California
Episode 23 with Student Leaders Cassandra Flandre-Nguyen from SSCCC and Nicole Nguyen from CCCT

Leading Community Colleges in California

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 49:02


In Episode 23, Larry Galizio, Ph.D. visits with statewide student leaders Cassandra Flandre-Nguyen, president, Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC), and Nicole Nguyen, student trustee on the California Community College Trustees (CCCT) Board. They share stories about their personal higher education journeys, insight into issues important issues for community college students, and how their leadership in their organization serves to support 1.9 million students throughout the state. Learn more about the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC).Learn more about the California Community College Trustees (CCCT) Board.

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Yeah Nah Pasaran!
Dr Nicole Nguyen on Terrorism On Trial

Yeah Nah Pasaran!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024


YNP! is back for 2024! This week we're talking to Dr Nicole Nguyen about her books Terrorism On Trial and Suspect Communities.

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The Journal.
One Company's Quest to Burst Apple's Blue Bubble Texts

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 21:55 Very Popular


If you text on a smartphone, chances are you've seen the problem: blue text bubbles versus green texts. It's a visual symbol of the problems that Android and iPhone users have when trying to text each other. WSJ's Nicole Nguyen on the blue-green texting divide and one company's fight to pop Apple's iMessage exclusivity. Further Reading: - The Fight Over Apple's iMessage and Those Green Bubbles  - Why Apple's iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble  Further Listening: - How Apple Lost to the EU  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Tech in 2024: Wearable Devices Enter a New Era

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 11:28 Very Popular


This week we're bringing you tech predictions for 2024. It's been nearly 10 years since the Apple Watch came out, and the device can now track not just your heart rate and step count, but also your skin temperature for fertility and menstrual cycle predictions. Now, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen says the Apple Watch, and other wearables like Fitbit, might be entering a new era by tracking one metric that many people have been waiting for: blood pressure. She joins host Alex Ossola to talk about this and other predictions for 2024. Predictions for 2024 will publish on wsj.com later this week. In the meantime, check out last year's predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Nicole Nguyen, "Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 55:48


Rather than functioning as a final arbiter of justice, U.S. domestic courts are increasingly seen as counterterrorism tools that can incapacitate terrorists, maintain national security operations domestically, and produce certain narratives of conflict. Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures (University of Minnesota Press, 2023) by Dr. Nicole Nguyen examines the contemporary role that these courts play in the global war on terror and their use as a weapon of war: hunting, criminalising, and punishing entire communities in the name of national security. Dr. Nguyen advocates for a rethinking of popular understandings of political violence and its root causes, encouraging readers to consider anti-imperial abolitionist alternatives to the criminalization, prosecution, and incarceration of individuals marked as real or perceived terrorists. She exposes how dominant academic discourses, geographical imaginations, and social processes have shaped terrorism prosecutions, as well as how our fundamental misunderstanding of terrorism has led to punitive responses that do little to address the true sources of violence, such as military interventions, colonial occupations, and tyrannical regimes. Nguyen also explores how these criminal proceedings bear on the lives of defendants and families, seeking to understand how legal processes unevenly criminalise and disempower communities of colour. A retheorization of terrorism as political violence, Terrorism on Trial invites readers to carefully consider the role of power and politics in the making of armed resistance, addressing the root causes of political violence, with a goal of building toward a less violent and more liberatory world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Political Science
Nicole Nguyen, "Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 55:48


Rather than functioning as a final arbiter of justice, U.S. domestic courts are increasingly seen as counterterrorism tools that can incapacitate terrorists, maintain national security operations domestically, and produce certain narratives of conflict. Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures (University of Minnesota Press, 2023) by Dr. Nicole Nguyen examines the contemporary role that these courts play in the global war on terror and their use as a weapon of war: hunting, criminalising, and punishing entire communities in the name of national security. Dr. Nguyen advocates for a rethinking of popular understandings of political violence and its root causes, encouraging readers to consider anti-imperial abolitionist alternatives to the criminalization, prosecution, and incarceration of individuals marked as real or perceived terrorists. She exposes how dominant academic discourses, geographical imaginations, and social processes have shaped terrorism prosecutions, as well as how our fundamental misunderstanding of terrorism has led to punitive responses that do little to address the true sources of violence, such as military interventions, colonial occupations, and tyrannical regimes. Nguyen also explores how these criminal proceedings bear on the lives of defendants and families, seeking to understand how legal processes unevenly criminalise and disempower communities of colour. A retheorization of terrorism as political violence, Terrorism on Trial invites readers to carefully consider the role of power and politics in the making of armed resistance, addressing the root causes of political violence, with a goal of building toward a less violent and more liberatory world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

New Books in Critical Theory
Nicole Nguyen, "Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 55:48


Rather than functioning as a final arbiter of justice, U.S. domestic courts are increasingly seen as counterterrorism tools that can incapacitate terrorists, maintain national security operations domestically, and produce certain narratives of conflict. Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures (University of Minnesota Press, 2023) by Dr. Nicole Nguyen examines the contemporary role that these courts play in the global war on terror and their use as a weapon of war: hunting, criminalising, and punishing entire communities in the name of national security. Dr. Nguyen advocates for a rethinking of popular understandings of political violence and its root causes, encouraging readers to consider anti-imperial abolitionist alternatives to the criminalization, prosecution, and incarceration of individuals marked as real or perceived terrorists. She exposes how dominant academic discourses, geographical imaginations, and social processes have shaped terrorism prosecutions, as well as how our fundamental misunderstanding of terrorism has led to punitive responses that do little to address the true sources of violence, such as military interventions, colonial occupations, and tyrannical regimes. Nguyen also explores how these criminal proceedings bear on the lives of defendants and families, seeking to understand how legal processes unevenly criminalise and disempower communities of colour. A retheorization of terrorism as political violence, Terrorism on Trial invites readers to carefully consider the role of power and politics in the making of armed resistance, addressing the root causes of political violence, with a goal of building toward a less violent and more liberatory world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Google Takes On Rivals in AI and Foldable Devices

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 14:24


Google is making a show of force to its rivals in the hardware and artificial-intelligence sectors. At its developer conference, the company unveiled its new AI search feature and announced plans for other AI tools. WSJ Google reporter Miles Kruppa breaks down the announcements, and WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen discusses Google's new Pixel Fold. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Your Money Briefing
How to Fight Rising Subscription Fees Without Going Cold Turkey

WSJ Your Money Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 8:53


Subscription price creep is real, and new data show that more consumers are rejecting higher prices on some of their favored subscription streaming and delivery services. But it doesn't have to be all or nothing. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins guest host Dion Rabouin to discuss ways to push back against price creeps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
iPhone Security Feature Helps Criminals Lock Users Out of Accounts

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 14:31


Thieves in cities across the U.S. who steal iPhone passcodes along with the devices, are also using another Apple security feature to lock victims out of their accounts. The victims say they have no way to regain access to years of photos and other personal data. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how this crime works and why it's so devastating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Your Face Can Get You in the Door. Then What Happens to Your Data?

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 14:50 Very Popular


Facial-recognition tech is being used more often. Supporters say it is a safe and convenient way to confirm identity. But skeptics say it possesses security risks. WSJ personal-tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why facial recognition tech may offer a creepy convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Criminals Are Using iPhone Passcodes to Take Over Phones in Minutes

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 10:55


A basic feature of iPhones helps criminals steal a victim's entire digital life, including photos and debit card information, in a matter of minutes. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the theft works, what victims have experienced and how iPhone users can keep themselves safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WSJ Tech News Briefing
How Spotify Wrapped Does Data Collection Without Being Creepy

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 12:21


Spotify Wrapped is the streaming giant's annual reveal about its users' listening habits. It's one of the rare times a digital platform tells its users about the data it collects on them. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why Spotify does this and why she thinks more companies should do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Holiday Tech Gifts That Are Actually Worth the Money

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 14:36


As the holiday shopping season gets underway, The Wall Street Journal's personal tech team has come with a list of tech gifts that are actually worth the money. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen, personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown and personal tech reporting assistant Cordilia James join host Zoe Thomas to discuss the tech gadgets and gear that made this year's list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Your Money Briefing
How to Spot and Avoid Spam Texts

WSJ Your Money Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 9:06 Very Popular


Fraudsters send out about 12 billion robotexts a month in the hopes of scamming unsuspecting consumers. WSJ personal-technology columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how you can avoid being victimized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Your Money Briefing
How to Extend Your Phone's Life and Save Money by Not Buying a New One

WSJ Your Money Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 7:22 Very Popular


As smartphone makers roll out their newest models, the best phone to use may be the one you already have. Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host Daniella Cheslow to discuss how to get the most from your current phone and put off the cost of replacing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
Protecting Your Privacy With (and From) Home Security Cameras

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 12:22 Very Popular


Home surveillance cameras, like those made by Ring, Nest and others, can protect your property or alert you when visitors or packages arrive. But police or hackers also could be interested in the data they gather. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how to protect your privacy when using one of these devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
How to Keep Your Phone From Sharing Too Much Personal Data

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 12:30 Very Popular


We have a lot of personal information on our phones. And many apps may be collecting more information than you realize, all of which could be used by advertisers, law enforcement or hackers. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how to keep all that personal data safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Tech News Briefing
After Roe v. Wade Ruling, Period-Tracker Apps Look to Anonymize Data

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 13:01 Very Popular


Apps that track menstrual cycles or fertility collect a trove of sensitive data about users. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last Friday, striking down the constitutional right to an abortion, some of those app companies are moving to change how they handle that data. On today's show, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Julie Chang to discuss how that data is collected and shared, and what to look for if you want to keep your information private. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices