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There Are No Girls on the Internet

Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.

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39:43

Should EVERYTHING be “content?” What happens when...

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2022/10/18

Everyone deserves privacy online, even kids. So what happens when parents make entire social media presences built around sharing their kids' most intimate or sensitive moments with the internet? Sarah Adams uses her TikTok platform Mom Uncharted to explore what she calls "Generation Shared," parents who share intimate details about their kids on social media for views online. FOLLOW SARAH AT MOM UNCHARTED: https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted Join our newsletter:

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48:40

Jeffrey Dahmer to Gabby Petito: Is it possible to...

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2022/10/14

What is going on with our obsession with true crime? From social media sleuths to conspiracy theorists, Jessica Dean—aka Bloodbathandbeyond—joins us to discuss what happens when the darkest moments of a stranger’s life become a trending topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:40

Kanye West’s antisemitic, anti-Black antics are...

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2022/10/12

Kanye West is trafficking in antisemitism and white supremacy, and he’s using memes to do it. In this longer episode, Bridget talks with Harvard researchers Dr. Joan Donovan and Emily Dryfuss about their insightful new book, “The Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America.” They break down the history of memes, and what today’s memes tell us about our social and political futures. And they have a lot to say about Kanye West. BUY MEME WARS:

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19:42

The art of “Anti-influencing” - City CastDC

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2022/10/07

As Mr. Peanut Butter might say: “What is this, a crossover episode?” When she isn’t hosting There Are No Girls on the Internet, Bridget is having conversations about life in her hometown Washington DC on another podcast project called City Cast DC. This week, Bridget spoke to Jade Womack who considers herself an “anti influencer.” Working entirely by herself, Jade built an influential online platform called ClockOutDC where she gives suggestions of events to check out in the DC area. She doesn’t

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53:06

Nicki Minaj stans doxxed a cultural critic online....

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2022/10/05

Kimberly Foster is taking legal action after obsessive fans of rapper Nicki Minaj attacked her online. Charismatic leaders, from musicians to certain former presidents, openly organize coordinated attacks online with impunity. Will Kimberly set a new precedent for what’s considered acceptable behavior online? SUPPORT KIMBERLY’S GO FUND ME:

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30:58

Women are fighting for change in Iran after the death...

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2022/09/30

22 year old Mahsa Amini died in custody after being stopped by the morality police in Iran. And now, women are leading the uprising. Negar Mortazavi, host of the Iran Podcast, explains why women and their allies are taking to the streets in Iran. LISTEN TO THE IRAN PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/theiranpodcast FOLLOW NEGAR: https://twitter.com/NegarMortazaviSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:00

Who is driving Meghan Markle hate online? STUFF MOM...

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2022/09/27

After the death of the Queen, conspiracy theories and sexist, racist attacks on Meghan Markle flooded the internet. But according to researchers, negativity about Meghan Markle is being driven by less people than you might think. Bridget joined Anney and Sam at the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You to discuss. Read the entire Bot Sentinel. report: https://botsentinel.com/reports/documents/duke-and-duchess-of-sussex/report-11-09-2021.pdfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:40

Serial’s Rabia Chaudry made it her mission to free...

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2022/09/23

You might know attorney and justice advocate Rabia Chaudry from the podcast Serial. Or her hit podcast Undisclosed, a true crime podcast that explores people who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. Or maybe her other other hit podcast The Hidden Djinn. Rabia’s mission is to exonerate the wrongly convicted. Her work is incredibly important. But , another true crime podcaster is waging a coordinated harassment campaign against her. But this episode isn’t about him. Here’s how she continues to

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42:18

Our democracy is at risk. She’s registering half a...

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2022/09/20

Today is National Voter Registration Day in the United States. And founder and CEO of the Voter Formation Project (and Real Housewives of Potomac guest star!) Tatenda Musapatike is on a mission to use digital tools to register half a million underrepresented voters. FOLLOW Tatenda : https://twitter.com/tatendacheryl Learn more about the Voter Formation Project: https://www.voterformationproject.org/ CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ Want to

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34:24

How do we stay optimistic about technology?

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2022/09/16

People are using AI to reshape the way we live. It’s terrifying and exciting. Solana Larsen, editor of Mozilla’s Internet Health Report, talks about how optimism has grounded her work and our podcast IRL. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INTERNET HEALTH REPORT AND THE IRL PODCAST: 2022.INTERNETHEALTHREPORT.ORG FOLLOW SOLANA LARSEN: https://twitter.com/solanasaurusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:44

Kiwi Farms: The rise and fall of a hateful corner of...

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2022/09/14

Known for almost a decade of harassment, violence, and transphobia, the message board Kiwi Farms has effectively been shuttered. INPUT-Tracking Chris Chan started Kiwi Farms. Will her arrest be its end? https://www.inputmag.com/culture/tracking-chris-chan-started-kiwi-farms-will-her-arrest-be-its-end MSNBC- My experience as a target of Kiwi Farms speaks to a scary truth about internet culture:

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28:23

Why trad wife content is taking over social media...

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2022/09/09

Have you been seeing a lot of content on social media romanticizing women not working outside of the home? Jo Piazza, host of the hilarious and insightful podcast Under the Influence, breaks down why we're seeing so much trad wife content right now. #TradWives: sexism as gateway to white supremacy: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/countering-radical-right/tradwives-sexism-gateway-white-supremacy/ Listen to Under the Influence:

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50:15

LIVE FROM NYC: Sydette Harry on why tech keeps...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2022/09/06

GET TICKETS FOR UNFINISHED LIVE 2022, SEPT 21-24: https://live.unfinished.com/ Sydette Harry gets really real on who has the power in technology and online. Follow Sydette: https://twitter.com/Blackamazon Join our newsletter: Tangoti.com/newsletter Want to support the show? (thank you!) Subscribe, tell a friend, leave a review, or buy some merch at There Are No Girls on the Internet’s store: TANGOTI.COM/STORE Say hello at hello@tangoti.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:55

Britney Spears speaks out about #FreeBritney movement...

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2022/09/02

This week, pop star Britney Spears published, then deleted, a 22 minute video in which she speaks out about her father, the conservatorship, and her thoughts on the #FreeBritney movement. Let's revisit our conversation with digital organizer, tech expert, and CEO of CARD Strategies Melissa Ryan about #FreeBritney as an example of a successful online movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Digital rapper FN Meka and the new era of digital...

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2022/08/31

"AI rapper" FN Meka isn't human - he's a digital creation of a company. But that didn't stop him from getting a record deal! He briefly became the first digital rapper to sign a deal with a major recording company. That is until the entire internet said NOPE. From Lil Miquela to Shudu, let's talk about the complicated history of digital talent.vSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:23

Andrew Tate is a scammer

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2022/08/27

Social media platforms like Tik Tok and Facebook have finally banned misogynistic, violent scam influencer Andrew Tate. And honestly, it should have happened sooner. My piece at the Nation- It’s Not Just Joe Rogan. The Entire Digital Space Is Rotten.https://www.thenation.com/article/society/toxic-podcasting/ The Grid: Andrew Tate isn’t just another misogynist with an online following. Here’s why you need to pay attention.

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56:23

DOXXING 101: Our personal information is available...

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2022/08/24

There is so much personal information about us available online and from election workers, to people running for local office, or even being a teacher, it's making it easier to target women. And it's even worse for Black women and women of color. Shauna Dillavou is a complete badass who created Brightlines, a service that helps activists, candidates for public office, and anyone at risk for being targeted to keep their information safe. White Parents Rallied to Chase a Black Educator Out of

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47:04

Yoga is for everybody and every body with Jessamyn...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2022/08/19

Author, yoga teacher, advocate Jessamyn Stanley is using the internet to open up spaces for every body to see themselves represented in yoga and fitness. Check out The Underbelly: https://theunderbelly.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:38

The Amber Heard v Johnny Depp trial may be over, but...

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2022/08/16

In this update to our original episode about the Heard v Depp trial, we're exploring the shifting public sentiment to the case and the continuing wave of harassment in its wake. Unsealed Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Court Documents Reveal Shocking New Claims: https://www.thedailybeast.com/unsealed-docs-from-johnny-depp-v-amber-heard-defamation-trial-contain-shockin A pro-Johnny Depp YouTuber was sent a cease-and-desist after she targeted an employee of Amber Heard’s PR team:

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8:48

A 19 year old activist just embarrassed Matt Gaetz...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2022/08/12

Looking for a little good news? After GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz body shamed 19 year old Olivia Julianna, she took a page from the professional wrestling playbook and fought back! Help Olivia raise money for abortion care: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/genzforchoice Follow Olivia: https://twitter.com/0liviajuliannaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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