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Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathCrucial Conversations About DEIIn this episode of Impossible Trade-Offs, Katie Harbath and Mike Rognlien discuss the evolution of corporate culture at Facebook, particularly focusing on race and gender bias training. They explore the significance of learning and development initiatives, the impact of recent changes at Meta, and the challenges of navigating political perspectives within the workplace. The conversation delves into the importance of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs and the role of unconscious bias training in fostering a more inclusive corporate environment. In this conversation, Mike Rognlien discusses the evolution and importance of unconscious bias training, the challenges of navigating ideological...2025-01-161h 02
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie Harbath2024 - A Recap of the Year the World VotedFor my last podcast of season three and 2024, I’m thrilled to welcome Ravi Agrawal, the Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy magazine, to reflect on this historic year of elections.We discussed the significant trends and observations from the 2024 elections globally during our conversation. He highlights the challenges incumbents faced, the role of cybersecurity and AI in elections, and the geopolitical implications of these electoral outcomes. The discussion also delves into the future of Indian politics, the impact of technology on global relations, and the evolving media landscape.Thank you all for listening this season. I’ll b...2024-12-1942 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathNPR and C-SPAN on Navigating a Changing Media LandscapeThis week I had the honor of moderating a fireside chat with NPR CEO Katherine Maher and C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist at the National Conference on Citizenship’s annual conference. We were able to record it to bring to you on this podcast.Katherine and Sam both took on these roles this year, and some of the things we discuss include:* Reflections on the evolving role of civic media in an increasingly polarized society.* How NPR and C-SPAN approach trust-building and transparency in today’s media landscape.* The importance of local news...2024-12-1249 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathBluesky's Approach to Trust and SafetyI’m grateful this week that Aaron Rodericks, Vice President of Trust and Safety at Bluesky, made the time to join me for a conversation about how the platform is tackling the surge in users it’s seen in the U.S. since the election. This isn’t the first time they’ve seen such growth spurts—another happened in Brazil when X was briefly banned. These rapid user increases bring unique challenges to moderating content and require some impossible tradeoffs.Aaron talks about the different approaches Bluesky takes to content moderation, the unique aspects of the platform...2024-12-0541 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathEngaging with Curiosity and GraceHappy Thanksgiving! I decided to release an episode today because I figured people would want something to listen to while prepping the turkey or driving to see family and friends.I also know that Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a time when tough conversations arise, especially after an election. That’s why I wanted to talk to Lori Brewer Collins.Lori is an executive coach. She and I met after the 2016 election when she created a program called Cultivate the Karass to help people across the political spectrum develop relationships with people on the ot...2024-11-2848 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathDecoding Gen Z's Relationship with TechnologyThis week on the podcast, I chatted with Rebekah Park, Vishnupriya Das, Devika Kumar, and Laura Murray, researchers at Gemic, a global growth strategy firm. They worked with Nhu Le, Rachel Xu, and Beth Goldberg from Google’s Jigsaw on a study looking at how young people in India and the US trust online content in the age of generative AI.I wrote about this study back in October and have been quoting it nonstop to people exploring how the information environment has changed, especially in the context of the election.The team comprised anthropologists and...2024-11-2152 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathAn AI-Generated Podcast ExperimentImage created by ChatGPTIf I’m honest, I’m still processing everything. I’m giving myself and others the space to process everything. But, I still wanted to do a podcast. I have this deep fear that if I don’t stick to a schedule, I’ll fall off the wagon of creating content. It's probably not true, but I like to keep doing things to move forward. Since I had no idea where we would be as a country today, I decided to conduct an experiment I’ve wanted to do for a while for th...2024-11-0717 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathFuture Trends in Political CampaigningIn this episode, I welcome Maria Giannopoulos who shares her unique journey at the intersection of politics and technology, particularly her role in the 2024 Republican National Convention. She discusses the extensive planning involved in organizing such a large-scale event, developing a digital strategy to engage both on-site attendees and online audiences, and the increasing importance of influencers in political campaigns. Maria also reflects on her experience at Google, the cautious approach tech companies take towards elections, and her insights on future trends in digital politics, including the potential impact of AI and AR/VR technologies.Maria is...2024-11-0434 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathHow votes in the U.S. are counted and certified (and why you should care)In this episode, Nicole Schneidman discusses the critical processes involved in the electoral system, emphasizing the importance of understanding what happens after voting. She outlines key dates in the election cycle, changes in election laws since 2020, and the journey of a ballot from submission to certification. The discussion also highlights the increased scrutiny and risks faced by election officials, as well as the role of courts in ensuring fair election practices. Nicole discusses the critical aspects of ensuring voter access and election integrity, the role of courts in addressing misinformation and legal challenges, and the importance of monitoring threats...2024-10-3146 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathBridging the Atlantic: Tech's True Impact on Elections & the US-EU Regulatory DivideWe have another bonus podcast episode for you. One perspective I wanted to get for this season of the podcast is what people outside of the United States think about the election and this country’s overall approach to tech.There’s no one better to ask that question of than Mark Scott. Mark has covered tech as a journalist and now works at the Atlantic Council studying tech’s impact on our information ecosystem. He also writes a weekly newsletter called Digital Politics that is one of my must-reads.In this conversation, Mark discusses his tr...2024-10-2840 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathAI and the Election - What To WatchIn this episode, Tim Harper discusses his extensive background in election administration and technology, focusing on the intersection of democracy and technology. He elaborates on his work with the Bipartisan Policy Center's task force aimed at improving election processes, as well as his current role at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), where he addresses the challenges posed by generative AI in elections. (You can find all of CDT’s reports on elections here.) Tim shares insights from a recent report on AI chatbots and their impact on voting accessibility, highlighting the risks of misinformation and the need fo...2024-10-2446 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathTrends in Campaign TechnologyI’ve been so lucky to have some great conversations for the podcast this Fall, but with Election Day rapidly approaching in the United States, I will do two bonus Monday episodes on top of the usual ones on Thursdays to get all of this content out. First, we have Betsy Hoover and Eric Wilson discuss with me the evolving landscape of campaign technology, highlighting the importance of tailored solutions for political campaigns. They share their journeys into the field, the diverse range of companies they support, and the trends shaping the future of political tech, including th...2024-10-2133 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathThe Continued Decline of Global Internet FreedomI’m excited to welcome Allie Funk, Grant Baker, and Kian Vesteinsson of Freedom House’s technology and democracy team to the podcast, who released their 2024 Freedom on the Net report this week. Our conversation revolves around the latest Freedom on the Net report, highlighting the ongoing decline of global internet freedom for the 14th consecutive year. We cover various factors contributing to this decline, including censorship, violence against online activists, and the impact of AI on elections. The speakers also provide insights into specific countries like Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar and share positive examples from South Africa, Taiwan, and the...2024-10-1743 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathFusion Analysis to Identify Political and Tech TrendsWelcome to fellow newsletter writer, Bruce Mehlman who has long been a fixture in DC for his smart graphs and quarterly reports on where the trends are going, not just in politics but also in the economy, tech, national security, and more. I highly recommend you sign up for his newsletter, Bruce Mehlman's Age of Disruption.In our conversation, Bruce discusses his journey from a political lawyer to a prominent figure in tech policy, sharing insights on the evolution of technology and its intersection with politics. He reflects on the early 2000s tech issues, the...2024-10-1035 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathDigital Campaigning in 2024: Insights from the FrontlinesWe’re back! Thanks again to everyone for your understanding of my gap week.In this episode, Amanda Elliott and Kyle Tharp, both newsletter writers focused on digital politics, discuss their experiences and insights into the evolving landscape of political campaigning. They explore the impact of digital strategies, fundraising, and the role of social media platforms like TikTok in reaching voters. The discussion also touches on the differences in approach between the Republican and Democratic parties, the influence of AI, and the future of digital politics as the 2024 election approaches.Amanda’s newsletter is called Doom...2024-10-0339 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathNo podcast this weekGood morning. Due to some scheduling changes, I don’t have a podcast for this week. Thank you for understanding.If you are new to the pod, I recommend you check out the archives. Some of the more popular episodes include:* A conversation with Renee DiResta about her book Invisible Rulers* Dave Willner on the evolution of trust and safety in tech - and use of AI for content moderation* Yoel Roth on making hard tradeoffs and the future of trust and safetyHave a great day and thank yo...2024-09-2600 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathAI and Human Rights: A Balancing ActWe’re back! Welcome to season three of Impossible Tradeoffs. This season will focus mainly on the U.S. election, how the campaigns use tech, how tech companies respond, and what people outside the United States are watching.First up is Paolo Carozza, a member of the Meta Oversight Board and law professor at Notre Dame. Earlier this week, the Oversight Board released a report on using AI in content moderation.In this conversation, we discuss the complexities of content moderation, particularly in the context of AI and human rights. Carozza shares insights from his ex...2024-09-1946 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathThe Importance of Diverse Voices in TechI’ve got another special episode of the Summer Spectacular podcast for you with my good friend Emi Kolawole. Emi has 10 years of experience in communications, design, and tech. In our conversation, she shares her insights from attending the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Socrates program. She highlights the importance of including diverse voices, particularly women and minorities, in the conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. Emi also discusses the need for more intentional and inclusive panels and events in the tech industry. She expresses optimism about the future of technology and the emergence of new vo...2024-08-0829 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathPerspectives on Trust and Safety Among InvestorsAhead of TrustCon next week, I wanted to bring you a conversation I’ve been trying to set up since Duco released the Trust and Safety Market Research Report in March.Guests, investors Lauren Wagner and Shu Dar Yao, join me to discuss their involvement in the report and the reasons behind it. They highlight key takeaways from the report, such as the unbundling of the tech stack in trust and safety and the impact of regulations and talent outflow. The conversation also touched on the trends in the trust and safety field, the challenges faced by st...2024-07-1830 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathDebrief on the India and EU Elections OnlineI’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting to do my first Summer Spectacular episode quite this quickly. However, when Saurabh Shukla with NewsMobile pinged me on WhatsApp to offer to talk about what had happened in the Indian election, I jumped at the chance. I then saw former Integrity Institute resident fellow Alexis Crews post about her work in the EU, and I knew I had to include her as well.In our conversation, we discuss the role of social media and digital platforms in the elections, the use of AI for misinformation and disinformation, the impact of W...2024-06-2038 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathInvisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into RealityDon’t forget to follow us on YouTube!This is the last episode of season 2! Thank you all for listening. I’ll be taking a break over the summer and returning with season 3 in the Fall. Between now and then, I might be planning a few summer spectacular episodes, so keep your eyes out.I couldn’t have asked for a better person to end the season with. Renee DiResta joins me this week to discuss her background and journey into researching the anti-vaccine movement, the impact of social media on public opinion, and the concep...2024-06-1342 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathDon't Listen to UsDon’t forget to follow us on YouTube!I’m so honored to have my good friend and expert extraordinaire Kat Duffy as my guest this week. I have no words other than you should listen to everything she says.SummaryKat Duffy, a senior fellow for digital and cyberspace policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses her work in the trust and safety space and her role in leading the Trust and Safety Task Force. The task force brought together a diverse group of experts to explore the evolving land...2024-05-3043 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathSpeaking Out Amidst Unjust AttacksACK! I totally forgot to schedule this last night. So sorry for my delay.Don’t forget to follow us on YouTube!This week we welcome Nina Jankowicz to the podcast. She talks about the importance of recognizing Russia's use of disinformation as a geopolitical strategy and the need for more vocal online presence in countering disinformation. Nina also shares her observations of the impact of Russian disinformation during the 2016 US election from her vantage point in Ukraine. She discusses her research on disinformation in Central and Eastern Europe and the limits of counter disinformation pr...2024-05-2343 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathThe Reality of Data-Driven CampaigningKate Dommett, a professor of digital politics, discusses her book “Data-Driven Campaigning and Political Parties” and her research on how political parties use data in election campaigns. She explores the prevailing narratives around data-driven campaigning and how they often do not match reality. Dommett also discusses the role of regulation in data-driven campaigning and the potential threats to democracy. She emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of data use in campaigns and the importance of considering the regulatory environment and data security.Takeaways* Data-driven campaigning is not a new phenomenon, but the use of digi...2024-05-1642 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathPivot! Navigating Unprecedented Times with Audacity and HumilitySorry for the slight delay today. The tech gods were not being kind. Watch this on YouTube!NOTE: A lot of this summary and show notes were generated via a new AI tool by Riverside.fmIn this episode, Brian Fishman, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Cinder, discusses his background in studying terrorism and his work at Facebook. He shares insights on the early days of using the internet for research on terrorist organizations and the challenges of trust and safety in the tech industry. Brian also talks about the importance of pivoting i...2024-05-0939 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathTeam Duco on Trends in TechWatch this episode on YouTube.As most of you know, I started working full-time as the Global Affairs Officer of Duco Experts in January. One of the things I like about the job is getting to work across the industry and seeing how companies tackle similar problems differently. Thus, I thought it would be fun to bring the leadership team on the podcast to discuss some trends. Sidney Olinyk is the founder and CEO. Neema Basri is the Chief Operating Officer, and Scott Hoch is the Chief Technology Officer. In this episode, Sidney...2024-05-0240 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathHarbath Solo Session: Frequently Asked QuestionsI’m trying something different for this week’s podcast. I originally hoped I would have a webinar to repurpose, but we ended up rescheduling it, so rather than not doing a podcast this week, I thought I would record the answers to questions I get quite often.In this discussion, I go into seven different areas of interest. Topics and time stamps are below. I hope you enjoy it! * 2:04 - My career path & how I mapped out my post-Facebook journey* Lessons from Striking Out on My Own* Mapping Out My...2024-04-251h 00
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathTrust & Safety & Integrity & GovernanceWatch the video of our conversation on YouTube!This week, I welcome Professor Kate Klonick to the podcast. The name of this episode comes from some amazing swag Kate made for a conference she put on last year on the history of the Trust and Safety profession. (You know how much I love swag.)Kate is among the foremost experts on many things, including platform governance of speech. In 2018, she wrote a paper at Harvard titled “The New Governors: The People, Rules, and Processes Governing Online Speech,” which was a first-of-its-kind behind-the-scenes look at how plat...2024-04-1848 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathLies, Damn Lies and DisinformationDon’t forget you can watch all of these on YouTube!This week, we are discussing all things online influence operations with one of the foremost experts - Olga Belogolva. We’re talking about Russians, Chinese, Iranians, and other actors who want to influence the online information environment. The title of this episode comes from one of her classes she used to teach at Georgetown.Olga is the Director of the Emerging Technologies Initiative at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She also a lecturer at the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at S...2024-04-1147 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathMichael Bąk on the intersection of tech and civil societyDon’t forget you can also watch this on YouTube!This week, we are talking to Michael Bąk. Michael brings more than two decades of experience across international development, peacebuilding, diplomacy, and tech policy. Throughout his career, he has sustained a strong commitment to democratic governance, human rights, and information integrity.He is currently the Executive Director of the Forum on Information and Democracy and a former colleague of mine at Facebook, where he was the head of public policy for Thailand.We dig into the relationship between technology companies and civil soc...2024-04-0437 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathNate Persily on Elections, Social Media and AIDon’t forget you can also watch these on YouTube!This week we welcome Stanford Law Professor Nate Persily to the podcast. I’ve known Nate since 2013/2014 when he held a gathering at Stanford with folks in the tech/digital industry and the Federal Elections Commission. Nate has been a thought leader his entire career with experiences across technology, academia and election administration. We get into all of that in this conversation. Some links from what we talked about:* Nate’s bio* Stanford Cyber Policy Center* Social Science One research partnership with F...2024-03-2840 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathWho Voters Trust for Election Information in 2024Don’t forget you can now also watch these conversations on YouTube!This week, we are diving deep into elections and specifically where people go to get information on the election. Rachel Orey is the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Senior Associate Director where they are responsible for the organization’s election administration policy development, state and federal advocacy efforts, and the BPC Task Force on Elections. Their research focuses on evidence-based and data-driven reforms that meaningfully improve our elections ecosystem.As many of you know, I was a fellow on Rachel’s team for nearly three ye...2024-03-2138 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathLie Detectives: How Political Campaigns Fight DisinformationThis week on the podcast, we are taking you to SXSW and discussing a conversation I had with Sasha Issenberg about his new book, Lie Detectives: How Political Campaigns Fight Disinformation. You might remember him from his popular book Victory Lab, which was published after Obama won.Sasha’s book looks at people in the U.S. and Brazil who were at the forefront of helping campaigns figure out how to combat disinformation—including when to ignore it. He also touches on how many on the Right view this work, and it’s something we talk about as wel...2024-03-1455 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathDemocracy Works: Helping voters navigate the first elections in the generative AI eraWe’re back! I didn’t intend to take two full months off from the podcast, but as many of you know, I started a new job in January as the Chief Global Affairs Officer of Duco Experts - a technology consulting firm. It has been overwhelming, in a good way, but it took me a bit to get started again with the podcast. I’ve got some exciting guests lined up. I figure we’ll do this season through the end of May, and then I’ll re-evaluate for the rest of the year.To kick th...2024-03-0734 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathFacebook Turns 20In this special episode of Impossible Tradeoffs, I sit down with Latika Bourke - a journalist who I first met in Sydney ten years ago - who now has her own Substack at Latika Takes . In celebration of Facebook’s 20th birthday we sat down to take a look back at the role the platform has played in politics and elections and what we might expect going forward. Get full access to Anchor Change with Katie Harbath at anchorchange.substack.com/subscribe2024-02-0431 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathLessons in building a safe platform from scratchIt’s our last podcast of the year! Thank you all for joining my journey in starting this podcast. As a reminder, I’ll take some time off before restarting episodes in 2024. Don't forget to fill out this short form if you have ideas for what you’d like to see.This week’s fun trade-off is:For our last guest of 2023, I’m welcoming Sarah Oh to the podcast.Sarah is a human rights expert and tech executive who has worked at Meta, Twitter, and, most recently, Pebble. Pebble worked a lot like Twitt...2023-12-2841 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathElections in MexicoYou all like your guacamole! In last week's poll, 64% of you voted for it over queso. I have friends who have strong feelings on either side of this debate. Maybe someday I’ll expand this podcast beyond just impossible tradeoffs in tech. By the way, I’m on team queso.This week’s fun tradeoff question is:This week, we are traveling to Mexico. They will have their elections on June 2, 2024. Mexico’s presidents are limited to one term and only get elected every six years. That’s part of the reason it makes 2024 so unique in...2023-12-2144 min
GTM UnfilteredHow To Panic Responsibly in the AI Apocalypse - Katie Harbath - GTM Unfiltered - Episode # 010Imagine a world where the largest number of elections in one year occurred at the same time as the conversation around how people use technology to communicate about those elections is at its most uncertain. No, what you’ve imagined isn’t some far-off nightmare world, it’s actually the world you’re living in right at this very moment. Ahead of the record 2024 election cycle, special guest Katie Harbath joined the show to help Co-hosts Matt Amundson and Judd Borakove make some sense of the meeting point between technology and democracy. Katie and the GTM U...2023-12-1553 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathThe Evolution of Trust and SafetyThere are only a few more episodes of Impossible Tradeoffs for 2023! Today’s fun tradeoff question is a real challenge:From past tradeoff questions, most of you who took the polls prefer to live in the city (81%) rather than the country (19%). An equal number of you like to travel by plane and automobile (38%), and 25% of you like to take the train.Also, don’t forget to take this quick survey to let me know your thoughts about the podcast and what you want to see in 2024!Let’s get to this week’s podcast...2023-12-1450 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathElections in IndiaWelcome to this week’s podcast. The fun question to kick things off with is …For this week’s podcast, we are heading to India. I’ve been following Indian politics since late 2013 and find it absolutely fascinating. Their elections are unlike any anywhere else in the world.To help us navigate all of that, Shoaib Daniyal joins me from the news website Scroll India. Shoaib is the political editor and walks us through everything from the mechanics of how election are run, all the various political parties, the leading candidates and what role tech will pla...2023-12-0741 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathElections in the United KingdomHi all, we are back after a week break for Thanksgiving with a new episode! This week, I recorded three more interviews, which, along with the ones I already have in the hopper, will take us through December 28th. After that, I plan on taking a short break - no more than a few weeks - to think about how I can make the podcast better. I’ve enjoyed putting it together and so appreciate my guests and you, the listener. To that end, I’d love your feedback. If you have a few minutes, please share your...2023-11-3054 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathElections in AfricaHey all, since I’m off elk hunting, there’s no fun question or intro interview for this episode. Instead, we’re going to jump right into the main discussion. This week, I chatted with Phumzile Van Damme, a fellow at Harvard and a long-time expert at the intersection of technology and human rights. She was kind enough to walk me through all things elections on the continent of Africa and the role that technology has played. Get full access to Anchor Change with Katie Harbath at anchorchange.substack.com/subscribe2023-11-1643 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathThe past, present and future of platforms' approach to electionsFrom last week's poll, most of you prefer physical books to digital ones. Physical books won 73 percent to 27 percent. This week’s question is:This week, we are nerding out on all things digital campaigning and the platforms’ approach to elections. First up is my interview with Henri Makembe who is the CEO of Do Big Things - a creative services firm. Henri has a long history of digital campaigns and so we talked a little bit about how the field has evolved the last 15 years and what he’s watching as we go into 2024.T...2023-11-091h 00
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathBiden's AI executive order and all things European electionsWelcome to another episode of Impossible Tradeoffs! Thank you all for bearing with me as I get used to being a podcast host. Listening to this latest episode, I realize I use some phrases a lot - like I’m always very excited for my guest. I'm going to work on standardizing some of these things.But this is another interesting episode — first, the fun tradeoff. Last week, many of you said you’d prefer to get up for a 6 a.m. flight than take a red eye. This week, the question is: Would you rather read a phys...2023-11-021h 01
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathFrom the inside: When platforms engage with governmentI have to apologize to you all. I forgot to put a poll in last week’s podcast notes about our fun tradeoff, which was how you would want to unwind.I won’t make that same mistake this week! The hard question for you today is:This week, we are joined by a bunch of exciting guests.First up is Diane Chang.Diane is a journalist-turned-product manager and was most recently Meta's election integrity product manager. She is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia Journalism Scho...2023-10-261h 04
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathElections galore in Latin AmericaWe’re back after a week off! At the beginning of this month, I was freaking out that scheduling guests was going slower than expected. However, in the last ten days, I’ve recorded six episodes (including this one) and one more to come. In the hopper includes conversations on India, the European Union, Africa, the United Kingdom, the history of tech policies on elections, and jawboning.This week, I first welcome Dina Sadek from the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab, where she has been leading the monitoring of how the conflict in Israel is showin...2023-10-191h 00
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathYoel Roth on hard tradeoffs, speaking publicly and the future of trust and safetyTurns out I’m in the minority for last week’s fun tradeoff - 72% of you said you would choose the beach over going to the lake.This week’s question is, would you order pancakes or waffles?This week, I’m joined by two fabulous guests - Josh Lawson and Yoel Roth.Josh was a colleague of mine at Facebook and is now doing work with the Aspen Institute on AI, elections, and trust. He’s my guest host this week, and we open the show looking at the Supreme Court deciding to take up...2023-10-0558 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathWhat you need to know about the Indonesia electionsWelcome to the second Impossible Tradeoffs podcast! This week’s fun, hard question is: Would you rather go to the lake or the beach? Vote below on what you would choose, and feel free to debate it in the comments!I’m solo this week for the opener, so I tried out sharing all my hot takes on:* The elections coming up in Slovakia and Poland.* My takeaways from Bruce Mehlman’s latest quarterly trends report about what is happening in U.S. politics and policy - including AI regulation.* The tech i...2023-09-2854 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathHow will tech tackle the tsunami of elections in 2024This week, my guest host is Crystal Patterson. She was on my team at Facebook for seven years and now is President of the Washington Media Group. She joins me to answer the hard questions such as if you could only order one of these would you choose french fries or ice cream? We also get into last week’s Congressional gathering on AI with tech executives and how companies will be preparing for the 2024 electionsThen I chatted with Rebecca Thein. Becca worked at Twitter in the pre-Musk times in trust and safety, focusing a lot on...2023-09-211h 02
Chief InfluencerKatie Harbath on Uncovering Your Unique Voice - Chief Influencer - Episode # 017Katie Harbath is the Founder and CEO of AnchorChange, a civic tech strategies firm focused on developing solutions at the intersection of technology, policy, and business, focusing on global issues related to democracy, elections, and civic engagement online. She is also the writer of a popular Substack (AnchorChange), along with her work as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab, Senior Advisor for Technology and Democracy at the International Republican Institute, Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, and more. Katie joins Host Anthony Shop for an enthralling discussion of what success looks like in...2023-09-2049 min
Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie HarbathImpossible Tradeoffs - TrailerTechnology and democracy are at a crossroads. Technology can potentially empower people and make our democracies more responsive. Or technology can be used to manipulate and divide us.Welcome to Impossible Tradeoffs. I’m Katie Harbath. In this weekly podcast, we’ll talk about and analyze the most fascinating headlines. We’ll make predictions about where things are going. And we’ll talk to experts about the challenges we face and how we might look for solutions.I’m a 20-year veteran in the technology and democracy space. I moved to DC from Wisconsin i...2023-09-0502 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareReclaim the Fairytale, Stepping out of idealism and into Individualism | Katie Harbath, CEO Anchor Change | Power Lounge S2E7As women, we've long been sold the story of idealism over individualism. Tech superstar, Katie Harbath wants to help you change that.THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:From fairytales to fables, young girls are told time and time again that they are to be wooed and rescued. But at 42, a tech democracy advocate is choosing to live her life on her terms and celebrating the life she has built for herself in ways more women should.Take a listen to be inspired and learn how.THIS WEEK'S GUEST:2023-03-221h 02
The FoilDisinformation, Democracy & ElectionsKatie Harbath is a global leader at the intersection of elections, democracy, civic and tech. Katie was the public policy director at Facebook for 10 years and is credited with building out and leading a global team responsible for managing elections. She played a significant role in getting governments and elected officials around the world - at the local, regional and national levels - to use Facebook and Instagram as a way to connect and engage with constituents.In this Episode, we delve into what you need to know on the eve of the Australian Federal Election...2022-05-2047 min