Nov 08, 2018 Catch Up: Webby Podcast, S4 From transportation tech to online bullies, listen to stories of the Internet
Here’s a tip: Season 4 of The Webby Podcast is seriously great. If you’ve missed any episodes, now is the perfect time to catch up. Webby Podcast is taking a quick break but we’ll be back in a few weeks with more interviews. In the meantime, dive into episodes featuring guests like Dylan Marron, host of Conversations with People Who Hate Me, Rachel Haot of the Transit Innovation Partnership, and more. And subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
EP 5: Saving NYC Subways with Rachel Haot
Rachel Haot, Exec. Director of the Transit Innovation Partnership is on a mission to save NYC’s subway system by calling on tech entrepreneurs with the Transit Tech Lab. Listen and learn how to apply to Transit Tech Lab by the deadline on Friday, 11/30.
In his podcast “Conversations with People Who Hate Me,” Dylan Marron explores why people participate in hate speech online, by giving them a call. Listen for Dylan’s views on how the Internet has created this culture, and how action often starts with a conversation.
Founding Editor of The Huffington Post, Roy Sekoff, stops by to talk self-publishing his book “Lacks Self Control,” his time at the Huffington Post, and his massive collection of funny-but-true stories.
A glance through Merriam-Webster’s Twitter makes clear it’s the Internet’s coolest dictionary. Lisa Schneider, M-W Chief Digital Officer reveals how her team is using the Internet to create a digital record of what words and topics are occupying Americans’ minds.
Listen to Reductress cofounders Sarah Pappalardo and Beth Newell dive into how media stereotypes about women inspired them to create their popular satirical site, their infamous headlines, and how comedy can challenge misogyny in the era of #Metoo.