For this week’s “best of, but not-quite-best-of” podcast, Alex Gallafent and Clark Boyd bring you a selection of what they think were some of the most scintillating stories from the past week’s radio programs.
First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama’s embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? It’s a mixed report card. And we end with a segment on robots. They’re already helping soldiers dispose of improvised explosive devices, and helping ordinary folks vacuum the floors. What’s next for ‘bots? Listen