Corbin Barthold
@corbinkbarthold.bsky.social
Husband and father. Internet Policy Counsel @techfreedom.org. Host of the Tech Policy Podcast. Just 'cause you're hungry doesn't mean that you're lean.
Ring in the new year with (what else?) a tech policy podcast. (Ahem, *the* Tech Policy Podcast.)
First: Some thoughts from me on the tech + kids moral panic.
Then: We revisit an epic 2025 episode on age verification, featuring the great @ericgoldman.bsky.social.
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First: Some thoughts from me on the tech + kids moral panic.
Then: We revisit an epic 2025 episode on age verification, featuring the great @ericgoldman.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
New Year’s Message / From the Vault: Age Verification
Podcast Episode · Tech Policy Podcast · 12/29/2025 · Bonus · 1h 11m
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January 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Ring in the new year with (what else?) a tech policy podcast. (Ahem, *the* Tech Policy Podcast.)
First: Some thoughts from me on the tech + kids moral panic.
Then: We revisit an epic 2025 episode on age verification, featuring the great @ericgoldman.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
First: Some thoughts from me on the tech + kids moral panic.
Then: We revisit an epic 2025 episode on age verification, featuring the great @ericgoldman.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
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🇦🇺: 67% support the new legal ban on all social media for minors under 16 BUT only 29% will actually enforce that for their own kids
“Bans for thee and thine, but not for me and mine!”🤦♂️
“Bans for thee and thine, but not for me and mine!”🤦♂️
December 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
🇦🇺: 67% support the new legal ban on all social media for minors under 16 BUT only 29% will actually enforce that for their own kids
“Bans for thee and thine, but not for me and mine!”🤦♂️
“Bans for thee and thine, but not for me and mine!”🤦♂️
Attention Internet law nerds!
The legendary Pamela Samuelson joined me this week to talk about Cox v. Sony -- a SCOTUS case in which Internet access is under threat from rampaging copyright law.
It was an honor to have her on the show. Do check it out.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...
The legendary Pamela Samuelson joined me this week to talk about Cox v. Sony -- a SCOTUS case in which Internet access is under threat from rampaging copyright law.
It was an honor to have her on the show. Do check it out.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...
426: Copyright v. The Internet
Podcast Episode · Tech Policy Podcast · 12/11/2025 · 47m
podcasts.apple.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Attention Internet law nerds!
The legendary Pamela Samuelson joined me this week to talk about Cox v. Sony -- a SCOTUS case in which Internet access is under threat from rampaging copyright law.
It was an honor to have her on the show. Do check it out.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...
The legendary Pamela Samuelson joined me this week to talk about Cox v. Sony -- a SCOTUS case in which Internet access is under threat from rampaging copyright law.
It was an honor to have her on the show. Do check it out.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...
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New Tech Policy Podcast!
@pamelasamuelson.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the Supreme Court oral argument in Cox v. Sony, a copyright case that could have major ramifications for the internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/426...
@pamelasamuelson.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the Supreme Court oral argument in Cox v. Sony, a copyright case that could have major ramifications for the internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/426...
December 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
New Tech Policy Podcast!
@pamelasamuelson.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the Supreme Court oral argument in Cox v. Sony, a copyright case that could have major ramifications for the internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/426...
@pamelasamuelson.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the Supreme Court oral argument in Cox v. Sony, a copyright case that could have major ramifications for the internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/426...
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Two amazing First Amendment litigation spots are open at Protect Democracy. Deadline is December 7th.
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
Protect Democracy - Counsel, First Amendment | Protect Democracy
Protect Democracy is hiring for an attorney experienced with First Amendment law help ensure that communities can continue to speak out and engage politically.
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Two amazing First Amendment litigation spots are open at Protect Democracy. Deadline is December 7th.
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
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Hey folks: this morning we're launching a monthlong fundraiser for @techdirt.com. Over the last year, we've been steadfast in not self-censoring, not capitulating, not sanewashing bullshit. But that's come at a cost. And we need help: rtb.techdirt.com/products/fri...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Hey folks: this morning we're launching a monthlong fundraiser for @techdirt.com. Over the last year, we've been steadfast in not self-censoring, not capitulating, not sanewashing bullshit. But that's come at a cost. And we need help: rtb.techdirt.com/products/fri...
In which Mike Masnick and I have a long talk about the state of social media, and Mike still finds a way to wrap things up with a note of optimism.
Crossover time!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social heads over to the @techdirt.com Podcast, hosted by the one and only @mmasnick.bsky.social, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of social media.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/425...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social heads over to the @techdirt.com Podcast, hosted by the one and only @mmasnick.bsky.social, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of social media.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/425...
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In which Mike Masnick and I have a long talk about the state of social media, and Mike still finds a way to wrap things up with a note of optimism.
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Crossover time!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social heads over to the @techdirt.com Podcast, hosted by the one and only @mmasnick.bsky.social, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of social media.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/425...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social heads over to the @techdirt.com Podcast, hosted by the one and only @mmasnick.bsky.social, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of social media.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/425...
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Crossover time!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social heads over to the @techdirt.com Podcast, hosted by the one and only @mmasnick.bsky.social, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of social media.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/425...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social heads over to the @techdirt.com Podcast, hosted by the one and only @mmasnick.bsky.social, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of social media.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/425...
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This is, of course, a fascinating thread from Kate asking why Google is effectively cannibalizing its own market for both digital ads on third party properties and search ads, by effectively taking away the incentive to click through to third party sites. I have a theory as to why they're doing it.
So this ad revenue metric is indicative of such a fascinating and weird set of business decisions by Google to inexplicably kill of SEO-- and I honestly don't get how they think this is going to pay off for them in the long run.
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Stereogum says Google's switch to AI Overviews reduced its ad revenue by *70 percent* www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is, of course, a fascinating thread from Kate asking why Google is effectively cannibalizing its own market for both digital ads on third party properties and search ads, by effectively taking away the incentive to click through to third party sites. I have a theory as to why they're doing it.
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They promised us free speech—but all they’ve given us is hypocrisy!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
They promised us free speech—but all they’ve given us is hypocrisy!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
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I couldn’t be more delighted to announce that I’ve accepted an offer to join the faculty of Tulane Law School. law.tulane.edu/news/tulane-...
Tulane Law Welcomes Professor Brian Frye to the Faculty
Tulane University Law School News
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November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I couldn’t be more delighted to announce that I’ve accepted an offer to join the faculty of Tulane Law School. law.tulane.edu/news/tulane-...
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Uh, we've literally gone to bat for countless students protesting against Israel's actions in Gaza.
Immense money? Do you know how nonprofits work? I could easily be making 3-4x as much, at a minimum, in private practice.
Immense money? Do you know how nonprofits work? I could easily be making 3-4x as much, at a minimum, in private practice.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Uh, we've literally gone to bat for countless students protesting against Israel's actions in Gaza.
Immense money? Do you know how nonprofits work? I could easily be making 3-4x as much, at a minimum, in private practice.
Immense money? Do you know how nonprofits work? I could easily be making 3-4x as much, at a minimum, in private practice.
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This is so unhinged.
And he wondered why I thought they were taking up the campus drag ban case in Texas to purposely get bad precedent in the 5th Circuit. I don't trust these people. They hate trans folks and think our existence is one of the greatest impingements on free speech ever. It's pure hatred.
November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This is so unhinged.
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Oh hell yes.
This is like in a movie when two giant, comically inept, and heavily armed bad guys face off.
This is like in a movie when two giant, comically inept, and heavily armed bad guys face off.
MPA Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Instagram Over “Literally False and Highly Misleading” PG-13 Rating
The MPA said that Instagram owner Meta wants to exploit the trusted (and trademarked) rating system for its own use.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Oh hell yes.
This is like in a movie when two giant, comically inept, and heavily armed bad guys face off.
This is like in a movie when two giant, comically inept, and heavily armed bad guys face off.
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Techdirt Podcast Episode 437: Social Media Is Always Changing
Support us on Patreon » For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about "free speech" has been changing alongside it. This week, we've got a bit of an open-ended discussion with…
Support us on Patreon » For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about "free speech" has been changing alongside it. This week, we've got a bit of an open-ended discussion with…
Techdirt Podcast Episode 437: Social Media Is Always Changing
Support us on Patreon » For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about "free speech" has been changing alongside it. This week, we've got a bit of an open-ended discussion with TechFreedom's Corbin Barthold, host of the Tech Policy Podcast, about social media's history and future, and the question of what people really want out of it…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Techdirt Podcast Episode 437: Social Media Is Always Changing
Support us on Patreon » For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about "free speech" has been changing alongside it. This week, we've got a bit of an open-ended discussion with…
Support us on Patreon » For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about "free speech" has been changing alongside it. This week, we've got a bit of an open-ended discussion with…
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She’s back!
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
She’s back!
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
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Join EFF as a legal intern and fight for privacy, human rights, and freedoms! Your work can make a real difference. www.eff.org/about/oppor...
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Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 Intern Class, with a deadline of November 1. See below for instructions and a link to the application.EFF’s legal internships provide law students with a
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October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Join EFF as a legal intern and fight for privacy, human rights, and freedoms! Your work can make a real difference. www.eff.org/about/oppor...
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NEW: "American rhetoric doesn’t just shape diplomacy; it shapes the rhythm of the war itself. Russian planners watch press briefings and tweets as intently as they monitor radar returns. They calibrate escalation to the tempo of U.S. ambiguity."
www.thebulwark.com/p/mixed-sign...
www.thebulwark.com/p/mixed-sign...
Mixed Signals from Washington Cost Lives in Ukraine
Dithering, delaying, and doubting only invite Russian attacks.
www.thebulwark.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
NEW: "American rhetoric doesn’t just shape diplomacy; it shapes the rhythm of the war itself. Russian planners watch press briefings and tweets as intently as they monitor radar returns. They calibrate escalation to the tempo of U.S. ambiguity."
www.thebulwark.com/p/mixed-sign...
www.thebulwark.com/p/mixed-sign...
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New Tech Policy Podcast!
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
New Tech Policy Podcast!
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
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Will America remain a magnet for researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
October 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Will America remain a magnet for researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
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1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance.
We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
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We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance.
We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
techfreedom.org/wp-content/u...
We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
techfreedom.org/wp-content/u...
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Do tech optimists have a political home?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Do tech optimists have a political home?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
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People are blaming social media for Charlie Kirk's murder. History shows us that's wrong.
Social media didn't kill Charlie Kirk
Plus: Trump says he "may let [TikTok] die," the SoHo Forum debates paying for sex, the administration calls birth control "abortifacients," and more...
reason.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
People are blaming social media for Charlie Kirk's murder. History shows us that's wrong.
Pretty wild to see the Solicitor General come right out and say, YEAH, DUDE'S A MAD KING.
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
September 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Pretty wild to see the Solicitor General come right out and say, YEAH, DUDE'S A MAD KING.
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
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New Tech Policy Podcast!
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
September 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New Tech Policy Podcast!
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...