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Tech Won’t Save Us
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A left-wing podcast for a better world and better tech. Hosted by @parismarx.com. Made in partnership with @thenation.com.

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It’s 2026 and generative AI is still at the center of the tech conversation — for better or worse.

In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @karenhao.bsky.social about OpenAI and the model of AI development pushed by Sam Altman.

Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/310_...
January 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
More people are questioning the effect of digital tech, AI, and even streaming on culture — and some are even going back to analog!

In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.

Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
January 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
2025 is coming to a close — and that means it’s time to wrap up the biggest stories and worst people in tech!

This week @jathansadowski.com and @bcmerchant.bsky.social join @parismarx.com to give their insights on the past year.

Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/308_...
December 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
And because Tech Won’t Save Us believes in a transparent democracy, here are the vote totals so you know they weren’t rigged after voting was complete!
December 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The results for third place were even closer.

Sam Altman takes the bronze, pushing aside Mark Zuckerberg by a mere two-vote margin!
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨

After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!

The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…

🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨

After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!

The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…

🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Here’s the full bracket to see how we got here! Plus, you can also cast a vote for third place this year, between Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg.

Vote now: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🚨 THE FINAL TWO 🚨

From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.

Who will win? You decide!

🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Australia’s ban of under-16s from social media platforms is now in force. But how is it working out?

This week @cameronwilson.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss how the ban came to be and what might have been a better approach.

Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/307_...
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
USAID DESTROYER vs GENOCIDE ENABLER

Vote now: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-semif...
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
WILL SACRIFICE THE PLANET FOR AI vs ARCHITECT OF TECH-FASCIST PROJECT

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December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🚨 THE FINAL FOUR 🚨

We’re nearly at the end! 32 candidates have been narrowed down to a nefarious final four. But who will move on to the finals? You must decide!

🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-semif...
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It’s been a wild year — and we need to break it down!

Join @parismarx.com, @jathansadowski.com, @bcmerchant.bsky.social, and @edwardongwesojr.com tomorrow at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT for a livestream to wrap up the year in tech.

Become a Patreon supporter to join us: patreon.com/techwontsaveus
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
SOCIAL MEDIA MONOPOLIST vs ADVOCATE OF TOTAL SURVEILLANCE

Vote now: twsu.forms.app/wpit2025-qf
December 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
FOREIGN AID DESTROYER vs MAN WHO RALLIED TECH TO TRUMP IN 2024

Vote now: twsu.forms.app/wpit2025-qf
December 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
ORACLE OF TECH ACCELERATIONISM vs CHIEF DRIVER OF AI MADNESS

Vote now: twsu.forms.app/wpit2025-qf
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
FRIEND OF NAZIS vs ENABLER OF FASCISTS

Vote now: twsu.forms.app/wpit2025-qf
December 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨 THE FINAL EIGHT 🚨

We’ve made it to the quarter finals — only two days away from crowning a winner for Worst Person in Tech 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to vote!

🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit2025-qf
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
TRUMP SUCK UPS: $600B INVESTMENT PROMISER vs PLEASE SEND SF TROOPS

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December 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
WORKERS RIGHTS ERODER vs MASS SURVEILLANCE BACKER

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December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
STATE AI BAN PUSHER vs HOUSING CRISIS INTENSIFIER

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December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
MOST ENGAGED GROK USER vs GOOGLE ENSHITTIFIER

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December 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CRYPTO BUBBLE INFLATER vs AI BUBBLE ENABLER

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December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
SOCIAL HARM CHALLENGE: GUTTING GOV SUPPORTS vs DRIVING PEOPLE TO MENTAL BREAKDOWN

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December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM