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.newsweek.com/theo-von-gaza-video-donald-trump-middle-east-2075637

Congress's budget bill prohibits states from regulating AI: https://www.newsweek.com/theo-von-gaza-video-donald-trump-middle-east-2075637

Elon Musk built an emissions-spewing gas power plant in the middle of a Black neighborhood: https://www.newsweek.com/theo-von-gaza-video-donald-trump-middle-east-2075637

Back in 2020, Verizon was a vocal supporter of DEI, but now they've dropped all DEI policies to please their new Trumpian overlords: https://www.newsweek.com/theo-von-gaza-video-donald-trump-middle-east-2075637

The Chicago Sun-Tribune published a list of summer books. It was generated by AI and most of the books are fake. Oops! https://www.404media.co/chicago-sun-times-prints-ai-generated-summer-reading-list-with-books-that-dont-exist/

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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 home: her husband’s life was directly endangered by the breach in protocol.

Outraged, Kendall recorded a video of herself calling her senator’s office and demanding accountability. The clip went viral, drawing major media attention—and a wave of backlash. But while the threats and hate came in fast, Kendall, known for her sharp wit and thick skin, was more irritated by how unoriginal and not funny the trolls were.

In this candid and surprisingly funny conversation with Bridget, Kendall shares what it’s like to live with the real-life consequences of political negligence. They dive into her experience as a military spouse, the realities of online activism, and what many on the left often get wrong about military families.

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Read more: Military Wife Rips Hegseth for Risking ‘Husband’s Life’ in Viral Video – The Daily Beast

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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 Council. Read her inspiring resignation statement: https://time.com/7285045/resigning-national-science-foundation-library-congress/

Kanye West drops a pro-nazi song that's all over Instagram, and Meta thinks that's ok: https://www.404media.co/kanyes-nazi-song-is-all-over-instagram/

Elon Musk's X (twitter) AI is being used to create non-consensual, undressed images of women who post on the platform: https://www.pcmag.com/news/gross-elon-musks-grok-ai-will-undress-photos-of-women-on-x-if-you-ask

Meanwhile, Elizabeth Holmes is back! Her husband founded a new startup that sounds an awful lot like Theranos 2.0 (now with 200% more body fluids!): https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/business/elizabeth-holmes-partner-blood-testing-startup.html

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) wants to ban all porn: https://gizmodo.com/gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-make-all-porn-a-federal-crime-following-project-2025-playbook-2000600994

What’s your song of the summer? Let us know! Email us at hello@tangoti.com https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/g64759704/song-of-summer-2025

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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 and Instagram creator Kiandria Demone, the visionary behind the viral #SquareUpForJustice campaign. After a white woman in Minnesota hurled a racial slur at a 5-year-old Black child and then raised nearly $1 million online, Kiandria stepped up to challenge the systems that made it possible.

Her campaign holds payment platforms accountable for enabling and profiting from hate. In this episode, Kiandria explains why this isn’t just a race issue—it’s a tech accountability issue. She shares how her digital activism is helping expose and shut down racist profiteering, and what it means to find strength in online communities during heavy times.

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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, we’re returning to full production with deep-dive episodes every Tuesday and tech and culture news roundups every Friday, highlighting the stories you might have missed

The internet—and the world—has changed a lot over the past year. Things can feel heavy, but we believe in finding light in the dark. Join Bridget and the There Are No Girls On The Internet community as we explore what’s next for tech, culture, and the voices too often left out of the conversation.

The new season begins Tuesday, May 13th. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss an episode.

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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? In this episode from the podcast TED Tech, host Sherrell Dorsey shares a talk from cartoonist Amy Kurzweil about how she helped train an AI chatbot on her late grandfather’s archives, allowing her to connect with a family member she never met — and discover family history she never knew. Backed by her own original drawings, she reveals the profound impact art and AI can have in keeping memories alive.

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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 Tesla “funding secured” weekend, what it reveals about Musk’s decision making, and what it means for all of us.

Rachel Sennott’s “We’re from LA” skit: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericatthedisco/video/7131240180157009198?lang=en
A Brief History of the Beef Between Azealia Banks, Elon Musk & Grimes: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/azaelia-banks-musk-grimes-beef-timeline

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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.

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