Topic: Molly Wood

Credit Suisse received a massive liquidity injection from the Swiss Central Bank, supported by a $9 billion swap line from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, investor Jason Calacanis is blamed by some for inciting the run on Silicon Valley Bank through his social media posts. The hosts question the legality of encouraging bank runs and note that co-host Molly Wood has left Calacanis's program.

A donation from a long-time listener prompted a look back at the early days of tech podcasting, specifically Molly Wood and Tom Merritt's "Buzz Out Loud" on CNET. Molly Wood's potential induction into a podcasting Hall of Fame was discussed, acknowledging her role as a pioneer in the video podcast space. The hosts contrasted these legacy media origins with the current push for decentralized Podcasting 2.0 technology.

The hosts discuss the trend of female celebrities and tech personalities claiming to be "geeks." They propose a rule that no one can call themselves a "geek girl" unless they have a ham radio license. They specifically name Molly Wood, Veronica Belmont, and Natalie Del Conte as candidates for this requirement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticized for a "staged" explanation of quantum computing that captivated mainstream media outlets like NPR. While journalists "swooned" over the performance, critics point out the stunt distracted from serious questions about terrorism and the 26% decline of the Canadian dollar.

Molly Wood's comments on NBC regarding net neutrality are used to argue that the regulation is a solution in search of a problem. The hosts characterize the push for net neutrality as "pre-crime" regulation, where the government intervenes to prevent hypothetical future issues rather than fixing existing ones.

Molly Wood reportedly left The New York Times to join the NPR show "Marketplace" as a senior tech correspondent. This news emerged from a 10th-anniversary event for the "Buzz Out Loud" podcast held at the Hack Five studios. Other tech media figures, including Tom Merritt and Victoria Belmont, were present, reflecting shifts in the landscape of technology journalism and podcasting.

The city of Berkeley, California, passed a tax on large sugary drinks, which the hosts criticize as ineffective. They argue the campaign against the tax failed to highlight that diet sodas containing aspartame are exempt, missing an opportunity to link the issue to Donald Rumsfeld. An anecdote about former CNET host Molly Wood and her bamboo utensils serves as a critique of Berkeley-style environmentalism.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella faces criticism after suggesting at a conference that women should not ask for raises and instead rely on "good karma" and the system. The hosts play a CBS report featuring Molly Wood, which details Nadella's subsequent apology and backpedaling. The segment highlights the internal diversity report at Microsoft showing a predominantly male workforce.

Reports from Los Angeles describe exclusive pre-Emmy parties hosted by Silicon Valley executives in the Hollywood Hills. These high-profile events reportedly enforce strict "hush-hush" policies, including bans on photos and social media posts to maintain privacy. The culture of these elite gatherings is contrasted with the typical public spectacle of celebrity events.

German officials are reportedly considering the use of manual typewriters to prevent NSA surveillance, echoing previous Russian security tactics. The discussion touches on the futility of "secure" devices like the Blackphone, suggesting that true privacy requires disconnecting from the internet entirely.

The discussion centers on a theory regarding the FBI's operational cadence, claiming the agency orchestrates or highlights national security events every six weeks to maintain relevance. This "six-week cycle" allegedly predicted the timing of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shooting on November 1, 2013. Tech journalist Molly Wood is mentioned as having noted the accuracy of this schedule during her travel planning.

The repetitive nature of mass casualty events is described as a propaganda tool for gun control that eventually numbs the public. This is compared to the RIAA's legal campaign against MP3s, which inadvertently popularized Napster by bringing it to the public's attention. Additionally, the Texas Supreme Court's decision to overturn objections to a restrictive abortion law is mentioned as a missed topic of conversation during a recent social gathering.

A personal update describes a trip to Napa Valley by Mickey and Molly Wood. The region is described as having become overly commercialized, similar to Las Vegas, with high-end restaurants like The French Laundry and Meadowood driving a "foodie" culture that attracts tourists and elites.

BitMessage is an encrypted, peer-to-peer communication protocol that functions similarly to Bitcoin but for messaging. The No Agenda community has adopted the platform to bypass traditional email providers like Google, utilizing a system where addresses are long numerical strings rather than domain-based names. The protocol requires a "statement of work" for sending messages, which serves as a deterrent against spam.

The hosts sample jerky and cheese from Dublin, Michigan, while discussing Molly Wood's career and her Wikipedia profile. They comment on her "Always On" show and the concept of high-budget gadget testing in exotic locations.

The hosts engage in lighthearted banter about potential tech show collaborations and new hardware like the Raspberry Pi and Odroid. They also briefly discuss the Mecum Auto Auctions and the appeal of classic car collecting.

In response to a listener request for a tech-only show, the hosts explain why they avoid the format. Dvorak argues that tech news is often repetitive and boring, while Curry notes that he doesn't want to compete with Dvorak's appearances on the TWiT network. The segment ends with Curry discussing his upcoming wedding in Holland and his wife Mickey's fondness for Dvorak.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin, Texas, discussing the rainy weather coinciding with the start of South by Southwest (SXSW). They critique the commercialization of the festival, including high parking fees and corporate parties hosted by companies like Second Market. Curry recounts heckling a CEO about high-frequency trading and meeting a local artist named Johnny Feelgood.

Molly Wood is scheduled to visit Austin for the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Donors from Egg Harbor, New Jersey, and Columbus, Ohio, contributed to the show, with some signing up for podcast licenses. One listener noted that the show is a preferable alternative to Alex Jones due to the lack of commercials and focus on food and wine tips.

The hosts discuss tech journalist Molly Wood's appearance on CBS before transitioning into a story about Glock's marketing tactics. At the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Glock reportedly hired a top stripper from the Atlanta Gold Club to act as a spokesperson, whom many attendees mistakenly assumed was a CIA agent.