Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Zoom’s security flaws
Porn and racist imagery are popping up in family or school Zoom sessions. Now big companies like Google are banning Zoom for employee meetings because of security lapses.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPorn and racist imagery are popping up in family or school Zoom sessions. Now big companies like Google are banning Zoom for employee meetings because of security lapses.
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5 storiesCalifornia flattens the curve more than other states. What does it mean for reopening the economy?
Coronavirus hospitalizations in California are expected to peak today. Deaths are expected to peak on Wednesday, according to a widely used model by the University of Washington. As of this morning, 681 have died in California, including 300 in LA.
Read the story9 minWho has the power to reopen the US economy: Trump or governors?
President Trump says it’s up to him to decide when the economy reopens. He tweeted today that any talk of state governors being in control is “fake news,” and that he’s going to make a decision about reopening the U.S.
Read the story8 minPorn, profanity and abusive imagery are popping up in Zoom video conferences
The online meeting platform Zoom has become a worldwide sensation as everyone is sheltering in place. But porn and racist imagery are popping up in family or school sessions. That’s called Zoombombing.
Read the story9 minDaughter of an apocalyptic church leader says COVID-19 life reminds her of childhood
With most of the country under shelter-in-place orders, the economy cratering, and millions out of work, life is feeling a little apocalyptic right now. What about the people who’ve been preparing for the apocalypse for years or even decades?…
Read the story10 minRemembering KCRW’s Matt Holzman and his contributions to public radio
KCRW lost one of its brightest lights and most beloved voices on Sunday. Matt Holzman passed away from cancer. He was 55 years old. Over the last two decades, Holzman produced for lots of shows, including this one.
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