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Debugger

Bob Sullivan

Booking Overview

A technology-and-democracy interview podcast that features academics, policy advocates, industry representatives, and artists with firsthand experience of technology’s social impact. PR agencies could credibly pitch technology-policy experts, privacy and data-broker researchers, digital-rights advocates, university professors, and music-industry figures addressing artificial intelligence and creator rights; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 62

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bob@bobsullivan.net

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Host

Bob Sullivan - Technology journalist and author known for covering privacy, consumer issues, technology, and the social effects of digital systems.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, senior policy or advocacy leaders, technology and privacy specialists, and established artists or music-industry professionals with direct experience of technology’s effects.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or institutional leadership, Senior advocacy or policy roles, Recognized artistic careers, Expertise in privacy, technology, or creator rights

Recent Guest Discussions

David Hoffman - The Future Of Music, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Art, And Policy Tools For Supporting Creators.

Tift Merritt - Re-entering The Music Industry After An Extended Hiatus, Artificial Intelligence, Technology’s Effect On Musicians, And Her Album Sugar.

Jen Jacobsen - The Conflict Between Artists And Technology Companies, Artificial Intelligence-generated Music, And Incentives For Creators.

Reid Wick - Artificial Intelligence In Music, Disruption From Streaming, And Risks Facing Composers, Songwriters, And Performers.

Tift Merritt - Returning To The Music Industry After Taking Eight Years Off To Raise Her Daughter And Navigating A Changing Technology-driven Music Business.

Recent Topics

Technology, Democracy, Privacy, Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Debugger
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A courtroom win for privacy and women's health

September 10, 2026

"It was a real David and Goliath moment, in the best way." The vast majority of privacy cases are settled out of court ... but not the Flo Health period tracking app case. A jury ruled against Facebook/Meta, finding the firm did violate the law when it received and used information from Flo, creating a valuable public record. As the class action claims process begins, Debugger hosts a conversation with two of the plaintiffs lawyers -- Carol Villegas and Danielle Izzo-Mazzio from ...

Sugar High, part 4: The future of music is what we'll make

July 23, 2026

The Debugger miniseries 'Sugar High' examines the impact Big Tech and AI will have on the music industry. In this conclusion, folk musician Tift Merritt and Duke Professor David Hoffman discuss all the tools society has to encourage both innovation and art. And we learn a bit more about Tift's new album, called Sugar.

'Sugar High' part 3 -- Does it have to be tech vs art?

February 25, 2026

Jen Jacobsen of the Artist Rights Alliance joins host Bob Sullivan to talk about the decades-long 'battle' between artists and tech firms. Will it come to a head with AI music? Can we build incentives into the system that reward creators? This is part 3 of Debugger's miniseries on the future of music called "Sugar High."

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Debugger?

Debugger is hosted by Bob Sullivan. Its publicly listed email is bob@bobsullivan.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Debugger?

The publicly listed email for Debugger: bob@bobsullivan.net.

How many listeners does Debugger have?

Podseeker estimates Debugger reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Debugger?

Debugger typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University professors, senior policy or advocacy leaders, technology and privacy specialists, and established artists or music-industry professionals with direct experience of technology’s effects. Common among recent guests: Academic or institutional leadership; Senior advocacy or policy roles; Recognized artistic careers. Recent guests include David Hoffman, Tift Merritt, and Jen Jacobsen.

How hard is it to get booked on Debugger?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Debugger cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Democracy, Privacy, Public Policy, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bob@bobsullivan.net

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