Joseph Cox
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
Co-founder and founder of 404 Media, an investigative journalism outlet focused on government surveillance and data practices. Cox is known for breaking stories about federal procurement of personal data, including Airlines Reporting Corporation's sale of ticket records to agencies, and for demonstrating techniques to investigate government spending through federal databases. He appears on podcasts to discuss surveillance technology, ICE operations, and methods for uncovering how government agencies acquire citizen information.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 7, 2026
ICE and the “wide, deep and ever-growing” surveillance state
“Primary guest providing expert analysis on surveillance technology, government data consolidation, and privacy protection strategies”
Planet Money · Feb 13, 2026
Betty Boop, Excel Olympics, Penny-isms: Our 2026 Valentines
“404 Media reporter who demonstrated techniques for using federal procurement databases to investigate government spending”
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Jan 28, 2026
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
“Co-founder of 404 Media; investigative journalist covering surveillance technology and ICE procurement records”
The Kim Komando Show · Jan 10, 2026
Who's picking up your kid? Nobody
“Founder of 404 Media who broke story about Airlines Reporting Corporation selling five billion ticket records to federal agencies”
Search Engine · Dec 5, 2025
What's the best phone to do crimes on? (classic)
“Tech reporter and author of 'Dark Wire'; covered Anom operation and obtained hundreds of thousands of encrypted messages”