Theo Von's empathy lacks accountability; Congress blocks AI regulation; Elon ruins the neighborhood; Verizon disconnects from DEI – NEWS ROUNDUP w/ Francesca Fiorentini

Bridget recaps the week in tech news with friend of the pod Francesca Fiorentini, journalist and host of the hilariously smart podcast The Bitchuation Room. Podcast megastar and staunch Trump supporter Theo Von made headlines for a post calling what's happening in Gaza genocide:  https://www.newsw…

SignalGate Jeopardized Her Husband's Life - Her Viral Response Struck a Chord

When news broke that Trump’s senior military leadership had used an unsecured group chat to share sensitive information, the consequences were more than political—they were personal. For Kendall Brown, content creator, digital strategist, and a military spouse, the scandal known as SignalGate hit h…

Kanye West's new song; Elizabeth Holmes’ husband wants your blood; Elon's AI is undressing women; Alondra Nelson will not be complicit — NEWS ROUNDUP w Cristen Conger

First news roundup of the new season! This week, guest co-host Cristen Conger joins us for a wild ride through this week's headlines in tech, media, and pop culture.  Distinguished Professor and Black woman Alondra Nelson resigns from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars…

She Called a Black Child a Slur — Then Raised $700K. Kiandria Demone Is Saying ‘Not Today.’

Welcome to Season 5 of There Are No Girls on the Internet   We're kicking things off with a powerful and timely conversation. Bridget speaks with activist, entrepreneur and creator Kiandria Demone, the visionary behind the viral #SquareUpForJustice campaign. After a white woman in Minnesota hurle…

The Wait Is Over: There Are No Girls On The Internet New Season Starts May 13

We’re back—and we couldn’t be more excited. The trailer for the brand-new season of There Are No Girls On The Internet is here, and we can’t wait for you to hear what’s coming. Thank you to our amazing, loyal listeners—your support is the reason we’ve made it this far. Starting Tuesday, May 13th,…

FEED SWAP! Time traveling with AI to connect with lost loved ones | Amy Kruzweil and TED Tech

This is an episode from the podcast TED Tech, hosted by Sherrel Dorsey. We're sharing it with TANGOTI listeners as part of a feed swap with them, exchanging two episodes that address similar topics but land in very different places. We hope you enjoy it.  What if AI could bring the past to life? I…

 Azealia Banks was right about Elon Musk!

Bridget revisits one of the most unexpected beefs of the 2010s: Azealia Banks vs. Elon Musk. From cryptic Instagram stories to allegations of LSD-fueled tweets, we break down Azealia banks’ contributions to culture, what really happened when she was stuck at Elon Musk’s house during the infamous T…

Weird Little Guys are trying to take over our country. Don’t let them (w/ Molly Conger!)

Researcher and journalist Molly Conger’s new podcast Weird Little Guys uncovers the worst people you’ve never heard of, how they’re trying to take over our country, and what it all means.   LISTEN TO WEIRD LITTLE GUYS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-little-guys/id1760218611

Target drops DEI so we're boycotting everything - STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU

Bridget is hard at work on the new season of TANGOTI, launching in May! Stay tuned for more info, and more pre-launch drops here in the feed!   In the meantime, Bridget went on Stuff Mom Never Told You to talk about how shameless big companies like Walmart and Target abandoned their diversity and…

Your kid doesn’t need $70 face cream 

Is Drunk Elephant the new Barbie? Skincare is at the top of the holiday wish list for tweens, even though there’s no need for it. And social media might be part of the reason why.