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Kaleidoscope, iHeartPodcasts Debut ‘Kill Switch’ Tech Podcast Series
KALEIDOSCOPE and iHEARTPODCASTS have added KILL SWITCH to their podcast lineup, a weekly series billed as a “technology survival guide to modern culture.” Hosted by journalist DEXTER THOMAS.
The podcast explores topics including AI, privacy, data protection, and the evolving role of algorithms in daily life. The show debuted YESTERDAY (4/23) and will release new episodes every WEDNESDAY. The series Includes “How to Now” segments offering hands-on tips such as how to run a large language model or secure personal data online.
THOMAS began his career at the LOS ANGELES TIMES, where his reporting contributed to a PULITZER PRIZE. His bylines include WIRED, THE GUARDIAN, VICE, and NPR. He also served as an on-air correspondent for VICE NEWS TONIGHT, covering tech and politics both in the U.S. and internationally.
KALEIDOSCOPE Exec. Producer/Chief Strategy Officer KATE OSBORN said, “The future is now. KILL SWITCH is looking at how tech is affecting our lives and the ways we understand the world right now. We look forward to helping people not just keep up with the latest shifts in our supercharged technological reality, but to feel empowered to reclaim control of their lives within it.”
THOMAS added, “We’re living in a moment where technology is advancing faster than most people can realistically track or understand. Enter KILL SWITCH, where we demystify the science and dissect the tech of the immediate now, breaking things down in a way that’s real, useful and applicable to our day-to-day lives.”
KALEIDOSCOPE CEO OZ WOLOSHYN commented, “DEXTER THOMAS brings a rare combination of journalistic rigor, cultural insight, and approachability to this series that makes the most complex tech feel personal and accessible. As we continue building the premiere destination for science and technology storytelling, KILL SWITCH is a natural progression of that vision.”
iHEARTPODCASTS Pres. WILL PEARSON stated, “We’re always looking for shows that push boundaries, spark curiosity, and speak to the cultural moment, and KILL SWITCH does exactly that. DEXTER THOMAS brings an unmatched voice to the tech space and we’re proud to launch this show with KALEIDOSCOPE to help audiences better understand the fast-moving world around them.”