We learn how to protect our tech from data thieves, and why artificial intelligence is falling short from Jesse La Grew at Madison College. Then, we talk about “good fake news” with the editor of The Onion and the author of a book about the history of the satirical media company.
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How to secure data on our devices
Smartphones, tablets and laptops carry a lot of our personal data. And when we leave the home or office with them, that data is vulnerable to loss or theft. Jesse La Grew, chief information security officer for Madison College, helps us protect our digital data and what to know about AI.
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New book reveals the true history of The Onion
The satirical newspaper The Onion was started by UW-Madison students in 1988 and became a comedy institution. We talk to Chad Nackers, editor-in-chief of The Onion, and Christine Wenc, author of of the new book “Funny Because It’s True: How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire.”
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Jesse La Grew Guest
- Christine Wenc Guest
- Chad Nackers Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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