How to Fix the Internet

The internet is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re concerned about how surveillance, online advertising, and automated content moderation are hurting us online and offline, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s How to Fix the Internet podcast offers a better way forward. EFF has been defending your rights online for over thirty years and is behind many of the biggest digital rights protections since the invention of the internet. Through curious conversations with some of the leading minds in law and technology, this podcast explores creative solutions to some of today’s biggest tech challenges. Hosted by EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn and EFF Associate Director of Digital Strategy Jason Kelley, How to Fix the Internet will help you become deeply informed on vital technology issues as we work to build a better technological future together.

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Recent Reviews

AndréaWylde

Why are these people not running the country?

Seriously, if we just had hundreds of leaders like the guests here, honest journalists, any TED Talk presenter, doctors, engineers, etc in Congress we would really solve a lot of problems.
the crystal clear

Refreshingly Nuanced Discourse on Neglected Topics

I just happened on this podcast and wanted to say thank you all for posting quality content about subjects of consequence and depth.
ASobering

Let’s Fix It! 🛠

This podcast is so insightful and I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to so far! Cindy and Jason are very skilled interviewers - I love how they lead meaningful conversations with leaders who bring so much experience and actionable insight to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!
scatterbadder

Not ONE word on encryption?!?

Wow! I just listened to your segment on voting and I kept waiting and waiting…I couldn’t believe that a show called “Let’s Fix The Internet” would completely ignore encryption…in a voting show!! You said things like “the internet is not good at keeping secrets”! You do understand that the “s” in the prefix of nearly EVERY meaningful URL you visit (“https://“) means that the connection is using encryption so that you can be sure you are connecting to the right server?!? Come on now! We need some people that know the tech and what’s possible to be invited on your show.
jmulick

Who are the stars stalking people?

I have supported the electronic front tier foundation for a decade or more. I welcomed this podcast. But when they talking about ethics, culture, and international politics, it’s like a sophomoric conversation in the university dorm. I have never suffered through a full podcast of such naïve pie in the sky lack of understanding of history, culture, or science. Very disappointing. Maybe it’s because I have a PhD in psychology and stores and universities for 45 years, but I don’t think so, because I’m a consumer of news and analysis podcast and have been since the early days of the availability of such things.
The Blank Generation

If you care at all about the internet this is great!

This explains a lot of complicated concepts in plain English anyone can understand. It really shows us what is going on, how we can get involved, and provides different avenues to strengthen our digital rights. If you care at all about your rights, privacy, or the internet you need to hear this.
CTUGhost

Very informative

Very informative
Ted Kamradt

Didn’t know what I didn’t know

I had no idea how ignorant I was, and how necessary this podcast is. This is something everyone should listen to and share. Bring it into the sunlight!
Professor Nuke

Disappointing

I really wish I could say I liked this one; the premise is important and interesting and the topics are relevant. Unfortunately the actual discussion of what are arguably complex technology and policy issues are treated with only the most superficial level of analysis. Contrary arguments are effectively presented as strawmen effectively amounting to, “this is what powerful interests (e.g. tech and media companies) want.” Almost no nuanced consideration given to how to balance competing, valid interests. Instead an inordinate amount of time is devoted to self-important monologues and riding left-wing hobby horses. In other words, don’t expect to come away convinced unless you’re already sympathetic to the hosts’ politics; something which is very unfortunate, given the complexity of these issues and the otherwise important work EFF does.
firehazard17

Awesome and Necessary

Awesome podcast for a important and necessary cause.
TrueGordon

A Good Fight

Thanks for fighting a good fight for our digital rights! Informative and awesome!
mordaxus

Impressive and important

I am listening to fewer podcasts since having a shorter commute in 2020. This is very interesting and about the issues I am concerned about especially since I am so dependent on the Internet
mountains first

Insightful

A smart podcast exploring some fascinating tech policy issues.
iChrisRomero

EFF is always doing great work!

Just like the rest of EFF’s work, this podcast is spectacular. I really enjoyed hearing from a variety of experts in their field and the hosts do well in teaching me about a topic.