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Taylor Lorenz

Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A journalist and media critic specializing in internet culture, influencers, and online communities. She hosts the podcast Power User, where she interviews experts on topics ranging from content moderation to digital surveillance and internet culture trends. Her work, including the book "Extremely Online," examines how online spaces shape media, influencers, and social movements.

Episode Appearances

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · May 14, 2026

Intelligent Machines 870: Meet Me In Alaska

Mentioned for perspective on social media impact on youth mental health

AI in Journalism and News GatheringLocal LLM Stacks and Cost OptimizationAI Safety and Security Vulnerabilities
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 8, 2026

Stop Feeling Helpless About AI: The Violent History of Resisting Technology

Host conducting interview and providing context on AI company practices and moral panics

Historical Technology Resistance MovementsLuddite Labor Organizing and Machine BreakingAI Political Economy and Capital Accumulation
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 6, 2026

The Most Dangerous Lie on the Internet: The 62 Million Men Hoax Explained

Host analyzing the CNN investigation and its dangerous implications for internet freedom and women's rights

Section 230 Communications Decency Act reform and repeal advocacyFOSTA-SESTA consequences and unintended harms to sex workers and trafficking survivorsMisinformation virality and emotional manipulation in social media
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Scrolling with Hayley

Scrolling with Hayley · May 5, 2026

’Snapchat King’ Swalwell Busted for Naughty Pics - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 292)

Journalist who crowned Swalwell 'Snapchat King' in 2016; criticized for doxing others while claiming victimhood

Eric Swalwell Sexual Misconduct AllegationsTaylor Lorenz Journalism CredibilityPolitical Violence Normalization on TikTok
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Apr 29, 2026

The New Digital Class War: Rich People Use The Internet Differently w/ Adam Aleksic

Host conducting interview on class signaling in digital spaces and platform dynamics

Class signaling through Instagram aesthetics and posting behaviorPlatform migration patterns and elite re-territorializationFilter use and technical literacy as class markers
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Panic World

Panic World · Apr 29, 2026

You're one post away from becoming the internet's main character

Guest discussing her experience as repeated main character target; author of book on internet culture; hosts Power User podcast

Internet Harassment and Coordinated CampaignsViral Virality and Main Character PhenomenonGender-Based Online Targeting and Misogyny
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 28, 2026

Kimmel's "Widow" Double Standard, Left Celebrates Political Violence, and Newsom's Hypocrisy, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1305

Publicly celebrated UnitedHealthcare CEO murder as justified; called assassin 'morally good man' and 'revolutionary'

Jimmy Kimmel assassination joke and ABC's double standardsMedia bias in cancel culture enforcementPolitical violence rhetoric and assassination attempts on Trump
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The Michael Knowles Show

The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 27, 2026

Ep. 1961 - Shooter’s Identity & Manifesto Revealed After Trump Event Attack

Appeared with Hasan Piker in clip discussing violent rhetoric

Political Violence and Assassination Attempts Against TrumpWhite House Correspondents' Association Dinner ShootingLeft-Wing Extremism and Mainstream Democratic Rhetoric
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Apr 24, 2026

Inside A Billionaire's AI Spy Network: The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine

Podcast host interviewing Noah Shachman about the Madison Square Garden surveillance investigation

Facial Recognition Technology and AI SurveillancePrivate Surveillance Infrastructure and Corporate ControlBillionaire Surveillance Practices and Abuse
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026

Why These Tech Billionaires Are Spying On Kids & What They Intend To Do Next

Journalist guest discussing tech surveillance, age verification, and corporate-government collusion on child safety policies

Age Verification and De-anonymizationChildren's Data Privacy and COPPA EnforcementKids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
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A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein · Jan 9, 2026

How Candace Owens Left Reality

Co-host and media critic who covers right-wing influencers; grew up 5 minutes from Owens in Connecticut

Conservative influencer grift and tokenization of minoritiesConspiracy theory radicalization and audience capture tacticsAlternative tech ecosystem development (Rumble, Truth Social, Freedom Phone)
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jan 7, 2026

ICE Is Treating Immigration Raids Like Content

Host of Power User podcast; conducted interview with Drew Harwell about ICE media operations

Government Social Media Strategy and Influencer MarketingImmigration Enforcement Media OperationsViral Content Production in Law Enforcement
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jan 2, 2026

4Chan's Battle to Stop the UK From Censoring the Global Internet

Host of Power User podcast interviewing Preston Byrne about international free speech legal battles

UK Online Safety Act and extraterritorial enforcementEU Digital Services Act and global regulatory expansionFree speech and First Amendment protection online
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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Dec 31, 2025

The Insane Overnight Rise of Clavicular: the black-pilled Gen Z looksmaxxer taking over the internet

Host of Power User podcast; tech and online culture journalist analyzing Clavicular's rise and implications

Looks-maxing ideology and PSL rating systemsNick Fuentes and Groyper Wars radicalization pipelineSteroid use and body modification in Gen Z
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Version History

Version History · Nov 23, 2025

Vine: Six seconds of fame

Author who wrote about Vine culture; documented influencer house dynamics in book chapter

Short-form video platform design and constraintsCreator economy monetization modelsSocial media algorithm design and curation
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The Vergecast

The Vergecast · Nov 23, 2025

Version History: Vine

Wrote book chapter on Vine house dynamics and 2015 creator negotiations with platform

Short-form video platform design and constraintsCreator economy and monetization modelsPlatform algorithm vs. manual curation tradeoffs
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Left To Their Own Devices

Left To Their Own Devices · Nov 7, 2025

Under the Influence

Journalist and author of 'Extremely Online'; provides historical context on influencer industry and media democratization

Influencer Economy and Creator MonetizationYouth Mental Health and Social Media ImpactBeauty Standards and Body Image in Digital Age
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