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#128 The Crime Machine, Part II40:02

7d ago40:02

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New York City cops are in a fight against their own police department. They say it’s under the control of a broken computer system that punishes cops who refuse to engage in racist, corrupt policing. The story of their fight, and the story of the grouchy idealist who originally built the machine they’re fighting.…

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#127 The Crime Machine, Part I45:25

7d ago45:25

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New York City cops are in a fight against their own police department. They say it’s under the control of a broken computer system that punishes cops who refuse to engage in racist, corrupt policing. The story of their fight, and the story of the grouchy idealist who originally built the machine they’re fighting.…

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#126 Alex Jones Dramageddon52:44

16d ago52:44

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We're back this week with a Yes Yes No. Alex takes PJ and Alex Blumberg through Alex Jones's visit to the Senate. And producer Anna Foley helps us unpack the scandal that's engulfed Beauty YouTube. Alex Jones tweet Beautube tweet

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#102 Long Distance Parts 1 & 21:31:59

1M ago1:31:59

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A telephone scammer makes a terrible mistake. He calls Alex Goldman. This episode originally aired in July of 2017.

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#104 The Case of the Phantom Caller38:45

1M ago38:45

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A woman in New Jersey is getting strange phone calls to her office from unknown numbers. Every time she picks up, she finds herself eavesdropping on the life of a different stranger. Unsure what else to do, she calls in Super Tech Support. This episode originally aired in September of 2017.

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#83 Voyage Into Pizzagate53:35

1M ago53:35

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A conspiracy theory, a pizza related map, and a website fighting for its very soul. This episode originally aired in December of 2016.

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#97 What Kind Of Idiot Gets Phished?35:00

2M ago35:00

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This week, Phia wonders what kind of person falls for phishing attacks. Is it only insanely gullible luddites, or can smart, tech savvy people get phished, too? To find out, she conducts an experiment on her poor, unsuspecting coworkers. This episode first aired in May of 2017.

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#125 All My Pets47:02

2M ago47:02

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Taylor Nicole Dean was a self-described shut-in, a teenager who lived in her parent's home, surrounded by exotic pets. And then she started making videos on YouTube. Taylor's Youtube Channel Vote for your favorite reply all episodes - we'll run the winners in August!

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#124 The Magic Store38:04

3M ago38:04

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Sruthi asks a question “why does it seem like Amazon has suddenly gotten a lot sketchier?“ Alex investigates. Further Reading: Elizabeth Dwoskin on Amazon Buzzfeed's Nicole Nguyen on Amazon Fake Reviewers

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#123 An Ad for the Worst Day of Your Life37:46

3M ago37:46

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Matt’s wife died a decade ago. Now, everywhere he goes on the internet, he can’t escape advertisements for clickbait sites with her picture on it. This week, Super Tech Support tries to help out. Matt's non-profit, the Liz Logelin Foundation

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#122 The QAnon Code ⚡️⚡️1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

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This week, to celebrate Alex Goldman’s return from paternity leave, a Yes Yes No extravaganza. Alex takes PJ and Alex Blumberg through the internet’s most encompassing conspiracy theory to date, and then Gene Demby joins us to help unpack a very different kind of conspiracy. Paris Martineau's Qanon explainer in New York Magazine Paris Martineau ...…

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#79 Boy in Photo [Rebroadcast]49:05

4M ago49:05

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Who was Wayne?

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#121 Pain Funnel38:15

4M ago38:15

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An ambitious plan to help people goes off the rails, and a man from Florida tries to fix things the only way he knows how: with prank phone calls. Further reading: Cat Ferguson's reporting on Google and Rehab (The Verge) - Part I Cat Ferguson's reporting on Google and Rehab (The Verge) - Part II David Segal's series on the business around addic ...…

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#120 INVCEL27:18

5M ago27:18

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How a shy, queer Canadian woman accidentally invented one of the internet’s most toxic male communities.

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Introducing The Habitat30:10

5M ago30:10

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Today we bring you the first episode of Gimlet’s new show “The Habitat.” The true story of six volunteers picked to live on a fake planet.

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#119 No More Safe Harbor30:42

5M ago30:42

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Last month, the government shut down backpage.com, a site where people advertised sex with children. We talk to a group of people who say that was a huge mistake. Trigger warning: sexual assault.

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#118 A Pirate In Search of a Judge33:38

7M ago33:38

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One day, Cayden received an email from their internet provider that said "stop pirating TV shows or we'll cut off your internet!" Cayden had no idea what they were talking about. So Alex decided to investigate. Further Reading Vulture's recap of "Old Loves" (Girls Season 5, Episode 4)

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#117 The World's Most Expensive Free Watch31:59

7M ago31:59

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This week, the story of a man who made the extremely dubious decision to order a watch that he found in an Instagram ad. We explore the strange world that watch came from. Further Reading Jenny ODell's "There's No Such Thing As A Free Watch" Alexis Madrigal's dropshipping article Apply here for the Reply All summer internship!…

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#116 Trust the Process37:43

8M ago37:43

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This week, we meet a dominatrix who dominates computers, instead of just people. Plus, the story of a man who hatches a plot to destroy a beloved NBA team, using the best advantage he has — the fact that he’s their general manager. Further Reading: Mistress Harley's Website (very NSFW) The Yes Yes Nos tumblr The tweet in question The Code Switc ...…

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#115 The Bitcoin Hunter32:13

8M ago32:13

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Writer Jia Tolentino has a new case for Super Tech Support: where are all those bitcoin she bought six years ago? Further Reading Planet Money's bitcoin story Stories by Jia Tolentino

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#114 Apocalypse Soon44:01

8M ago44:01

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This week: Yes Yes No returns and takes us to the brink of apocalypse. Further Reading replyall.fyi The yes yes nos tumblr The tweet in question Tide Pod Pizza Tweet Uganda Knuckles in VR Chat Who Killed Captain Alex trailer Logan Paul "Why 2017 was the best year of my life" video "Somebody touch my spaghett!" tweet Smashmouth spaghett Kirby sp ...…

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#113 Reply All's Year End Extravaganza56:33

9M ago56:33

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Our finale for the year! We solve some unsolved mysteries, call up some of our favorite people, and answer questions about stories listeners are still wondering about. Plus many weird surprises.

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#112 The Prophet39:34

10M ago39:34

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After Andrea is attacked by a stranger in Mexico City, she just wants to figure out who the guy was. Investigating this question drops her right into the middle of one of Mexico’s biggest conspiracies.

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#111 Return of the Russian Passenger59:35

10M ago59:35

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After a secret breaks in the news, Reply All re-examines how Alex Blumberg's Uber account was hacked. This episode is a follow up to #91 The Russian Passenger and #93 Beware All. Further reading: The Best Password Managers

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Presenting: Heavyweight40:43

10M ago40:43

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Today we bring you an episode from one of our favorite shows, Heavyweight.

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#110 The Antifa Supersoldier Spectacular38:59

11M ago38:59

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The return of YYN: The horrifying specter of November 4th and a very disturbing ice cream recipe. Further Reading Rich Kyanka's Tweet Refuse Fascism announces the November 4 protests An article by Krang T. Nelson about getting banned from twitter for his tweet. Jordan Peltz' video Alex Jones warns of the Antifa uprising Brian Feldman's Tweet Ry ...…

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#109 Is Facebook Spying on You?35:00

11M ago35:00

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This year we’ve gotten one question more than any other from listeners: is Facebook eavesdropping on my conversations and showing me ads based on the things that I say? This week, Alex investigates. Further Reading Our guide to keep Facebook from following you around the internet can be found at http://replyall.limo/donttrackme . Facebook's off ...…

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#108 The Skip Tracer, Part II37:11

12M ago37:11

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Continued: Sruthi Pinnamaneni follows the world's best bounty hunter on a peculiar case.

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#107 The Skip Tracer, Part I36:35

12M ago36:35

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Sruthi Pinnamaneni follows the world's best bounty hunter on a peculiar case.

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#106 Is That You, KD?34:48

1y ago34:48

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This week, we help Alex Blumberg understand why a Google engineer ended up complimenting the KKK, and then Yes Yes No turns bizarro. Further Reading James Damore's unedited memo Links to all of the tweets or stories mentioned in Yes Yes No can be found at http://yesyesnos.tumblr.com Article about Kevin Durant (includes screenshots of his tweets)…

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#105 At World's End36:07

1y ago36:07

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Phia helps a listener track down a mythical, vanished video game.

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#104 The Case of the Phantom Caller36:26

1y ago36:26

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A woman in New Jersey is getting strange phone calls to her office from unknown numbers. Every time she picks up, she finds herself eavesdropping on the life of a different stranger. Unsure what else to do, she calls in Super Tech Support.

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#103 Long Distance, Part II47:41

1y ago47:41

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This week, Alex and Damiano take a trip. This is the conclusion of last week's episode, Long Distance. Further Reading Snigdha Poonam's story on tech support scams in the Hindustan Times If you suspect you are a victim of a tech support scammer, you see a suspicious pop-up, or get an unsolicited tech support email, you can make a complaint to t ...…

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#102 Long Distance50:44

1y ago50:44

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This week, a telephone scammer makes a terrible mistake. He calls Alex Goldman. Further Reading If you suspect you are a victim of a tech support scammer, you see a suspicious pop-up, or get an unsolicited tech support email, you can make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by following this link, or by contacting the company that the c ...…

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#101 Minka44:21

1y ago44:21

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A man takes on an impossible job: fixing the place you go before you die. Further Info Bill Thomas's website Bill Thomas on Twitter Tammy Marshall at The New Jewish Home

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#100 Friends and Blasphemers26:30

1+ y ago26:30

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An online diary used by American teenagers confronts a strange and terrifying enemy.

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#99 Black Hole, New Jersey39:06

1+ y ago39:06

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A mysterious thief has been using the internet to steal a bizarre array of items - watches, scooter parts, clown costumes. This week, Alex heads straight towards his hideout.

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#98 Fog of Covfefe35:40

1+ y ago35:40

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The last person on earth who has not heard about covfefe walks into a studio, and a strange journey begins.

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#97 What Kind Of Idiot Gets Phished?32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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This week, Phia wonders what kind of person falls for phishing attacks. Is it only insanely gullible luddites, or can smart, tech savvy people get phished, too? To find out, she conducts an experiment on her poor, unsuspecting coworkers. Follow Daniel Boteanu on twitter

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#96 The Secret Life of Alex Goldman30:31

1+ y ago30:31

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Alex agreed to let PJ hack his phone, giving him 24/7 uninterrupted surveillance over his life. This week, everything you can learn about someone who completely surrenders their privacy.

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#95 The Silence in the Sky40:41

1+ y ago40:41

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A group of elite scientists prepare for the last conversation humans might ever have. Plus, we meet a corporate attorney who mediates family Thanksgivings.

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#94 Obfuscation38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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This week, we debut a new segment designed to help you calibrate your anger in a changing world. Plus, how to cloak yourself from all the people who are now allowed to see your internet browsing history.

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#93 Beware All39:56

1+ y ago39:56

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This week, we discover who was actually behind the hack of Alex Blumberg's Uber account. This episode picks up where Episode 91, The Russian Passenger, left off. Further Info Come see Alex and PJ at The Bell House with Linda Holmes! Wirecutter on password managers

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#92 Favor Atender: The Return37:50

1+ y ago37:50

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In the United States, the idea of having a conversation with the President is pretty outlandish. But in Latin America, it’s a regular occurrence. The most accessible president on Latin American social media is Ecuador’s Rafael Correa. But what’s it like to get the attention of a head of state when you may not exactly want it? (NOTE: We first br ...…

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#91 The Russian Passenger39:28

1+ y ago39:28

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Somewhere in Russia, a man calls for a car. Somewhere in New York City, a stranger's phone buzzes. Email us at replyall@gimletmedia.com and use the subject "theory" if you think you can provide us additional information. Further reading haveibeenpwned.com A good article on how and why you should use password managers, and the best password mana ...…

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#90 Matt Lieber Goes to Dinner30:59

1+ y ago30:59

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This week, one man has been warning the world about an impending disaster for years, but no one will listen. Also, Alex makes a dumb decision. Further Reading W3C's proposed standard W3C Director, Tim Berners-Lee, posts "On EME in HTML5" Mozilla's blog post "DRM and the Challenge of Serving Users" Cory Doctorow's post "The World Wide Web Consor ...…

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#89 Worldstar28:45

1+ y ago28:45

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The unlikely rise of Lee O'Denat, the founder of Worldstar Hip Hop. Also, we reopen a cold case. Further Listening Q's interview on Shots Fired Q's interview on The Champs

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#88 Second Language32:40

1+ y ago32:40

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A new Yes Yes No, plus Sruthi meets her first fully-functional cyborg. Further Reading Norm Kelly's Twitter Eric Valor's Website Eric's non-profit Sciopen Research Group

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#87 Storming the Castle37:09

1+ y ago37:09

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This week: Alex meets his hero, the thorn in the side of Dick Dale, GG Allin, and Alex Trebek. Further Reading Longmont Potion Castle's website The Twice Removed podcast Nazanin Rafsanjani's Twitter

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#86 Man of the People45:19

1+ y ago45:19

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This week — a new technology falls into the wrong hands. Pope Brock's book, Charlatan Penny Lane's documentary, Nuts!