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Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media you’ll read, and hear, stories you can’t find anywhere else written by journalists who are leading experts on their beats. Subscribe to 404 Media at 404media.co to gain access to an ad-free version of this podcast, as well as a bonus podcast episodes. Subscribers are the bedrock of building a sustainable business for our journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feds Flew Predator Drones Over The LA ProtestsFeds Flew Predator Drones Over The LA Protests11 Jun 2025 · 52 min
Anti-Porn Laws' Real Target Is Free SpeechAnti-Porn Laws' Real Target Is Free Speech4 Jun 2025 · 45 min
ICE's Backdoor Into a Nationwide AI Surveillance NetworkThe episode focuses on Flock, a company that utilizes automatic license plate reading (ALPR) technology extensively across the U.S.28 May 2025 · 47 min
AI Slop SummerIn this episode, the hosts, Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason, discuss AI's recent implications in journalism and education, highlighting a specific incident involving the Chicago Sun-Times and the…21 May 2025 · 46 min
AI Avatar of Killed Man Testifies in CourtIn this episode of The 404 Media Podcast, the hosts discuss groundbreaking stories published by 404 Media during the week, focusing particularly on an AI avatar that testified in court and Meta’s new…14 May 2025 · 52 min
The Trump Admin's Signal Clone Was HackedThe 404 Media Podcast, hosted by Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason, focuses on the intersection of technology and journalism, offering insights into how technology affects society today.7 May 2025 · 48 min
Cops Are Using AI Bots to Surveil PeopleThis episode features discussions on:23 Apr 2025 · 55 min
How a $2,000 'Made in the USA' Phone Is ManufacturedIn this episode of The 404 Media Podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of manufacturing technology in the U.S., specifically focusing on the Liberty Phone produced by Purism.10 Apr 2025 · 1 h 5 min
The FBI Secretly Ran a Massive Money Laundering RingIn this episode, the hosts delve into a significant story about the FBI's covert operation involving a massive money laundering scheme that entangled hackers and drug traffickers.9 Apr 2025 · 57 min
OpenAI's Studio Ghibli AI: 'An Insult to Life Itself'In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of OpenAI's new image generation tool, which can reproduce the iconic animation style of Studio Ghibli, led by renowned director Hayao Miyazaki,…2 Apr 2025 · 50 min
The DNA of 15 Million People Is For SaleIn this episode of The 404 Media Podcast, hosts Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason discuss the recent bankruptcy of the DNA testing company 23andMe and its implications for the genetic data of 15…26 Mar 2025 · 49 min
The Websites An ICE Contractor is MonitoringThe Websites An ICE Contractor is Monitoring19 Mar 2025 · 43 min
We're Not Ready for Chinese AI Video Generators[The 404 Media Podcast](https://404media.co)12 Mar 2025 · 47 min
The Tesla Protests Come for Cybertruck OwnersTechnology's influence on our world through investigative journalism.5 Mar 2025 · 44 min
The Rise of AI Book RipoffsIn this episode of The 404 Media Podcast, host Joseph and co-founders Sam, Emanuel, and Jason discuss several topics, including the implications of AI-generated content, the dehumanization of factory…26 Feb 2025 · 41 min
DOGE's Website, HackedIn this episode, the hosts discuss several stories, including the vulnerability of the DOGE.gov website, issues surrounding DEI.gov and Waste.gov sites, and a cautionary tale involving lawyers who…19 Feb 2025 · 40 min
AI Is Breaking Our BrainsThe hosts discuss a new study by Microsoft that suggests the use of generative AI is impairing human cognition and critical thinking skills, alongside the rising threats to Wikipedia from political…12 Feb 2025 · 51 min
Inside Musk’s Government TakeoverA deep dive into Elon Musk's influence over the U.S. government, focusing on AI initiatives and personnel changes within federal agencies.5 Feb 2025 · 50 min
The Truth Behind DeepSeekA journalist-owned digital media company exploring the impact of technology on our world through investigative reporting and blogging.29 Jan 2025 · 55 min
Pornhub Exec Discusses Pulling Out of the South, Trad Wives, and Feet PicsA podcast from 404 Media where hosts Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason discuss technology's impact on our world through investigative reporting and unique stories.27 Jan 2025 · 52 min
TikTok and the Tech OligarchyJoseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason22 Jan 2025 · 50 min
Total Chaos at MetaThe hosts discuss the internal upheaval at Meta due to recent changes in speech policy, the hijacking of apps to steal location data, and other related topics.15 Jan 2025 · 55 min
Meta Goes Mask OffA journalist-owned digital media company exploring technology's impact on the world through investigative reporting and smart blogging.8 Jan 2025 · 51 min
Why We Cover AI the Way We DoIn this episode, the hosts of 404 Media discuss their unique approach to covering artificial intelligence (AI) amid growing debates and controversies surrounding the technology.25 Dec 2024 · 1 h 4 min