Future Forward

Today, we’re back from Austin, with lots to share. Then, the info war in Ukraine is now the front page of the internet. And, What big Tech Got Wrong, and how we can reboot it I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch!

Today, Technology is increasingly getting unionized - but will that foster or slow innovation? Then, SXSW is back after 3 years, and we’ve got our intrepid reporter to eat some BBQ. And TikTok is front and center in the War in Ukraine, with complicated mixed results. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today - around the world - the connected web is giving new power to individuals who want to support Ukraine in a time of need. Then - a look at Kentucky and why its teacher's retirement system invested in a Russian bank and lost their money. And, finally, we look at SXSW, its upcoming return being in person in Austin and the controversies that swirl around its Texas home. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s launch!

Today - we’ll talk about Ukraine, thought the eyes of Social Media Then - Hackers, on both sides, are fighting a cyber war. And, The Global Political situation, and - how Trump’s Support of Putin is leaving him ostracized. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch!

Today - Is Ransomware on the Rise? Is sure is! The, the Climate Change story, what the media is getting right, and wrong. And, the rocky relationship between Grub Hub and the Restaurants. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is future forward. I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch!

Today - remember Tumbler, well it’s back - and hotter than ever. The question is - why? Then, Peter Thiel is shifting his focus - it may be time to be very, VERY afraid. And Lots of companies made big money during COVID, Zillow and Peloton -not so much I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward, and I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch!

It’s been a tough week for people Named Zucker. Or, for that matter Zuckerberg. But are stories about Facebook and CNN really about something else? We’ll look into consolidation, and change today on Future Forward, I’m Alexa Scordato And I’m Steven Rosenbaum - Let’s Launch!

Today, if you’re a Dog Person or a Cat Person, this Pod is for YOU! We’re diving into Pet Tech. And it’s a big category. From door-to-door vets to airtags for dogs - we’ve got it all. This is Future Forward, the Future of our Digital Dogs (and cats too!). I’m Alexa Scordato, and I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch!

Today - a Future Forward Misinformation Special Edition. An epidemic of false media. Is it satire or a strategy? And whose fighting back? Can we stem the flood of information warfare? I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch.

Today -2022 promises to be a year of innovation and complexity. So today on Future Forward, we peak around the corner. Crypto, Blockchain, NFT’s, the Metavese and more - how the decentralized world is arriving. And - social media, news, misinformation and truth. What’s in store? Plus - how does politics tie to what tech will be, and what’s at stake I’m Steven Rosenbaum and I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch

Today - Have you made plans for New Years, or Christmas Eve? Or did Covid Put that all on hold. What’s going on with Local Events? Ticketing, Time Out and More: Then, The Streaming Wars? Winners and Losers And Disney vs. YouTube. I”M Alexa Scordato and this is future forward I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s launch

Today - are you a gig worker? Are you thinking about breaking into the Gig world? The state of the Gig Economy - in 2021. It’s important, and growing. I’m Alexa Scordato and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today - A Streamers move from Twitch to YouTube goes horribly wrong. Then, if you don’t know who Parag is, you will soon enough. And, ready to return to the office? Not so fast. Plus, are Alexa’s rising up to get their name back? I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward. I’m Alexa Scordato, Let’s Launch.

Today, the Activision Uprising Gets Real. Then, what if the AI problem at Facebook can’t be solved? And Thanksgiving… how tech can help solve thorny problems. Plus, Tech and the Parade, well, because. I’m Alexa Scordato - this is Future Forward - and I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch!

Today - we explore The Future of Truth. The Russians, The Republicans, and The Democrats have all - in their own way declared a War On Truth. From Weaponized Social Media, The Fast Growing field of deep fakes - has tech made truth harder to find? And then - what about Objective Truth, has there ever been such a thing? I’m Alexia Scordato and this Is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’’s Launch!