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Ashley Reese is a writer and cultural critic who is a prolific user of social media. We talk about the role it plays in her life, work, and the future of the internet.
Follow Ashley: <a href="https://twitter.com/offbeatorbit">https://twitter.com/offbeatorbit</a>
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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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Ashley Reese on Tumblr, fandom, and building communities online- LIVE FROM BROOKLYN

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In last week's news roundup, we did a short segment about the Hallow App. 

It's a subscription-based app that helps you pray and learn about scripture with celebrity spokespeople. It's also partially funded by Peter Thiel and JD Vance, people actively involved in building surveillance technology. We had some concerns! 

A writer named Nancy Flanders did not appreciate the segment! She wrote an article for the anti-abortion organization  Live Action about our segment, strangely focusing on our criticism of Chris Pratt, even though he was just a minor part of the segment. 

We love connecting with new audiences! To meet this new-found demand for our content amongst the anti-abortion crowd, we're taking a deep dive into the Hallow app. 

We'll take a close look at their investors, those investors' connections to the Trump administration and creation of a surveillance state, privacy concerns with the app, and the motley crew of scumbags the app has hired as spokespeople.

We'll also talk about Chris Pratt a little more. We know what you like. 

 

Let us know what you think about Chris Pratt, or anything else, by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. 

 

 

Pre-order our forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships at LoveAtFirstPrompt.com! 

 

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In last week's news roundup, we did a short segment about the Hallow App.&nbsp;
It's a subscription-based app that helps you pray and learn about scripture with celebrity spokespeople. It's also partially funded by Peter Thiel and JD Vance, people actively involved in building surveillance technology. We had some concerns!&nbsp;
A writer named Nancy Flanders did not appreciate the segment! She wrote an article for the anti-abortion organization&nbsp; Live Action about our segment, strangely focusing on our criticism of Chris Pratt, even though he was just a minor part of the segment.&nbsp;
We love connecting with new audiences! To meet this new-found demand for our content amongst the anti-abortion crowd, we're taking a deep dive into the Hallow app.&nbsp;
We'll take a close look at their investors, those investors' connections to the Trump administration and creation of a surveillance state, privacy concerns with the app, and the motley crew of scumbags the app has hired as spokespeople.
We'll also talk about Chris Pratt a little more. We know what you like.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Let us know what you think about Chris Pratt, or anything else, by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@tangoti.com">hello@tangoti.com</a> or leaving a comment on Spotify.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Pre-order our forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships at <a href="http://loveatfirstprompt.com">LoveAtFirstPrompt.com</a>!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media!&nbsp; ||&nbsp; instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc ||&nbsp; youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social
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Chris Pratt is the Least Interesting Thing About the Hallow App (A Message to Live Action) 

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Pre-order our forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Love-at-First-Prompt/Bridget-Todd/9781668179826

In this week's News Roundup, Bridget and Producer Mike cover the tech news stories you might have missed.

Black History Month: Every time you drop a reaction GIF, thank Lisa Gelobter. She helped engineer the animation tech that made GIFs GIF. https://legacy.anitab.org/profile/lisa-gelobter/

Google apologizes after news alert about BAFTAs included a racial slur: https://deadline.com/2026/02/google-apologizes-bafta-ai-news-alet-n-word-1236734448/

Warner Brothers requested the slur be edited out from the BAFTAs broadcast: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/24/sinners-studio-reportedly-raised-n-word-use-with-bafta-immediately-during-ceremony-and-requested-removal

The man with tourettes who shouted the slur questions the wisdom of putting a microphone in front of his seat: https://people.com/john-davidson-baftas-tourettes-incident-questions-seated-near-microphone-11913879

TikTok psychic in Idaho: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article314779034.html

Meta’s plans for AI facial recognition in smart glasses ‘threatens safety of all women and girls’: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/meta-glasses-facial-recognition-domestic-abuse-b2923551.html

Nicki Minaj's social posts are being amplified by a bot network: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/23/the-bots-powering-nicki-minajs-maga-war-00771317

Kansas revokes drivers licenses for trans people: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sends-letters-to-trans-people

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demands Anthropic allow its AI be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/02/24/pentagon-demands-ai-access/

Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify.

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Pre-order our forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Love-at-First-Prompt/Bridget-Todd/9781668179826">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Love-at-First-Prompt/Bridget-Todd/9781668179826</a>
In this week's News Roundup, Bridget and Producer Mike cover the tech news stories you might have missed.
Black History Month: Every time you drop a reaction GIF, thank Lisa Gelobter. She helped engineer the animation tech that made GIFs GIF. <a href="https://legacy.anitab.org/profile/lisa-gelobter/">https://legacy.anitab.org/profile/lisa-gelobter/</a>
Google apologizes after news alert about BAFTAs included a racial slur: <a href="https://deadline.com/2026/02/google-apologizes-bafta-ai-news-alet-n-word-1236734448/">https://deadline.com/2026/02/google-apologizes-bafta-ai-news-alet-n-word-1236734448/</a>
Warner Brothers requested the slur be edited out from the BAFTAs broadcast: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/24/sinners-studio-reportedly-raised-n-word-use-with-bafta-immediately-during-ceremony-and-requested-removal">https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/24/sinners-studio-reportedly-raised-n-word-use-with-bafta-immediately-during-ceremony-and-requested-removal</a>
The man with tourettes who shouted the slur questions the wisdom of putting a microphone in front of his seat: <a href="https://people.com/john-davidson-baftas-tourettes-incident-questions-seated-near-microphone-11913879">https://people.com/john-davidson-baftas-tourettes-incident-questions-seated-near-microphone-11913879</a>
TikTok psychic in Idaho: <a href="https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article314779034.html">https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article314779034.html</a>
Meta&rsquo;s plans for AI facial recognition in smart glasses &lsquo;threatens safety of all women and girls&rsquo;: <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/meta-glasses-facial-recognition-domestic-abuse-b2923551.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/meta-glasses-facial-recognition-domestic-abuse-b2923551.html</a>
Nicki Minaj's social posts are being amplified by a bot network: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/23/the-bots-powering-nicki-minajs-maga-war-00771317">https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/23/the-bots-powering-nicki-minajs-maga-war-00771317</a>
Kansas revokes drivers licenses for trans people: <a href="https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sends-letters-to-trans-people">https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sends-letters-to-trans-people</a>
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demands Anthropic allow its AI be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/02/24/pentagon-demands-ai-access/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/02/24/pentagon-demands-ai-access/</a>
Let us know what you think by emailing <a href="mailto:hello@tangoti.com">hello@tangoti.com</a> or leaving a comment on Spotify.
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BAFTAs racial slur; Nicki Minaj bot network; TikTok “Psychic” faces Defamation trial for University of Idaho murders – NEWS ROUNDUP! 

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Something has been in the works. Bridget shares what's next.

LoveAtFirstPrompt.AI 

 

Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify!

Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media!  ||  instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc ||  youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social

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Something has been in the works. Bridget shares what's next.
<a href="http://loveatfirstprompt.ai">LoveAtFirstPrompt.AI</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify!
Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media!&nbsp; ||&nbsp; instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc ||&nbsp; youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social
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A TANGOTI Announcement We've Been Sitting On 

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