Future Forward

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 this is Future forward, here with my Podcast partner in Crime Bob Garfield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 -

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!