Taylor Lorenz
Mentioned in 20 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.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Aug 5, 2026
Why the Data Center Fight Has Little to Do With AI
“Argued that conspiracy theories about data centers undermine legitimate environmental and community concerns.”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jul 20, 2026
[PATREON PREVIEW] Bill Gates Daughter's $43M Tech Scandal
“Podcast host discussing Fia scandal and interviewing Ben Edelman about the investigation”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jul 10, 2026
Kids Aren't Addicted to Phones — Here's the Data (The Top Academic Studying Social Media & Children Breaks Things Down)
“Podcast host and journalist covering social media, tech policy, and youth culture; conducted interview”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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'”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Version History · Nov 23, 2025
Vine: Six seconds of fame
“Author who wrote about Vine culture; documented influencer house dynamics in book chapter”
The Vergecast · Nov 23, 2025
Version History: Vine
“Wrote book chapter on Vine house dynamics and 2015 creator negotiations with platform”
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”