Future Forward

Future Forward


Latest Episodes

Tim Wu takes on Big Tech – Future Forward #360
March 07, 2021

Today, Tim Wu joins the White House, signaling a focus on Big Tech overreach. The tech behind the Mandalorian is poised to have a big impact on Architecture, Automotive, Training and Filmmaking, an inside look. And Why Coursera’s S-1 filing could signal

Twitter Looks For Consumer Cash / Future Forward #359
February 28, 2021

Today - Twitter is exploring a new business model - what does that mean for free social networks? Then, Best Buy is shifting to on line - but it is too late? And, what are NFT’s and why do they matter? I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward I’m

Is Tech’s Diversity Mission Just a PR Stunt?
February 21, 2021

Today, is tech really focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - or is it just PR? Then - Google gets in trouble - AGAIN - for firing AI Ethics Leader. And can you use algorithmic take downs to limit free speech. Beverly Hills Cops say you can. I’m Al

Apple vs. Facebook Battle Begins. Future Forward #357
February 14, 2021

Today. The Apple vs. Facebook battle heats up. Then - testimony on the Gamestop hearing… what to expect. and with Award season coming up. Golden globe nominations are announced I’m Alexa Scordato - and this is Future Forward, I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s

Billion Dollar Bezos – What’s Next? Future Forward #356
February 07, 2021

Today. If you had almost 200 Billion Dollars to Spend, what would you do with it? Let’s ask Jeff Bezos, shall we? Then - a deep dive in to the twists and turns likely in the Impeachment Trial of the Century. And - Who Wants to Be Mayor of NYC? And Who S

Gamestop. Huh? Future Forward #355
January 31, 2021

SR -Today a rare addition of future forward as Alexa and I admit that we absolutely don’t understand what’s going on. AS Which isn’t to say we’re not gonna try. What’s happening on Wall Street, known broadly as “gamestop” is a pending both the left and t

Biden Begins.
January 24, 2021

There’s been an inauguration. Fireworks were great. Now the work begins. So, today we take a look at the emerging Biden Administration. Biden and Big Tech, the FCC, the FTC. It’s a tricky balance, using tech to solve big problems, while at the same time

Happy Birthday – Wikipedia
January 17, 2021

Today, Happy Birthday to Wikipedia. Can you guess hold old they are. Then, Amazon’s best kept secret - why it matters. And, Yup, it’s CES time, virtual this year, but still so many gadgets. I’m Alexa Scordato and this is Future Forward I’m Steven Rosen

Free Speech vs. Free Country (#352)
January 10, 2021

Today, a podcast in 3 chapters. Chapter 1. Free Speech vs,. Free Country. Chapter 2. Good advice about the Pandemic. And Chapter 3 - big events move to virtual. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I’m Alexa Scordato, let’s Launch

The Pot Pandemic. #351
January 03, 2021

Today - a look at Cannabis. The changing laws and growing businesses. then - crypto. Is it time to invest or too late? plus - what’s up with Trump and Section. 230?  I’m Alexa Scordato- and this is Future Forward and I’m Steven Rosenbaum - let’s launch!