In today's episode, BJ dives into the pitfalls of cryptocurrency, why you should never invest in it, and the importance of using cash whenever possible. Show notes for today's episode can be found over here at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Today's episode focuses on an insight from Timothy Snyder's book, On Tyranny, particularly the necessity of passports for American citizens. We explore the alarming statistic that half of Americans do not possess a passport, and how that will impact their ability to vote in federal elections. Host BJ Mendelson also explains the steps to obtain a passport, including visiting your local post office and gathering necessary documents. You can read the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Privacy is a fundamental human right worth preserving. That’s a tall order. So let’s start with something simple this week: get a Block Party account and a paper calendar. What do you do next? You’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out. Then visit us at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com for more privacy tips like this one.

In this episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson dives into the concept of “zero day” and its importance in maintaining your financial and digital security. Learn how to manage your apps, review your bank statements, and ensure your devices are up to date every 90 days. Discover practical tips for achieving solitude and financial clarity in a world filled with distractions from fascists and other bad actors. For more insights, visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com.

In another preview for an upcoming episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy, Rebecca Williams of the ACLU walks through rights, risk modeling, and practical tips for filming troubling encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) — plus why having video evidence can help and how it can also hurt others nearby. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

BJ Mendelson of Stupid Sexy Privacy pulls back the curtain on email privacy in the latest episode of "Privacy Tips," spotlighting ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo’s email-alias service with the clinical patience of someone who has had their vacation photos weaponized.

Mendelson lays out 10 clear reasons to pick ProtonMail — chief among them true end-to-end encryption and privacy-first defaults — while reminding listeners that "encrypted" is not a substitute for common sense (or a functioning tinfoil hat).

The episode points to where both services actually deserve applause, shows how they prove their claims and notes, without melodrama, the honest exceptions to those claims. Mendelson ends by urging listeners to adopt smarter habits and offers practical alternatives for anyone tired of treating their inbox like a community suggestion box for future employers and exes. Get the full show notes for today's episode here: https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com/contact-stupid-sexy-privacy/

Join host BJ Mendelson as he announces the return of "Stupid Sexy Privacy," thanks to DuckDuckGo. Starting August 28th. BJ shares insights on privacy tools like Bitwarden and KeePassXC in this episode, and suggests everyone get a free ProtonMail account and use the @ Duck Email protection service to mask it. Details on how to do so are here.

Key Points:

"Stupid Sexy Privacy" re-airs with updates starting August 28th. New episodes will continue through 2026. Emphasis on open-source privacy tools and password managers. Introduction to email privacy tips using ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo. Insight into the project's philosophy and approach.

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In this preview of an upcoming interview for Stupid Sexy Privacy, Dr. Treena Orchard explores the gamified nature of dating apps, highlighting how their design often reduces user interactions to a "copy and paste" experience.

Want to read Dr. Orchard's book before the full interview airs? You can buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/14514/9781487549305

This episode was sponsored by our friends at DuckDuckGo: https://t2m.io/MEkJMALG

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