The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 26, 2014

Director Brian Knappenberger discusses his documentary “The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz.” The film is about Internet prodigy Aaron Swartz, who co-founded Reddit, co-created RSS, and was an activist for free access to digital information before he committed suicide, at the age of 26, after a two year fight with the Federal government, which arrested him for hacking. “The Internet’s Own Boy: the story of Aaron Swartz” opens at the IFC Center June 27, and is also available on demand.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Congestion pricing hasn’t changed much about NYC’s air quality, city report finds

The report is the latest to examine the effects of congestion pricing.
Gothamist |

Bernie Sanders and Erin Brockovich Take on Data Centers

The senator introduced a moratorium on building the facilities that power A.I., and the noted activist on her project tracking the data-center construction boom all over the country.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Woke; Venezuela; Public Shaming

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

Full Bio: Phillis Wheatley's Life, From Enslaved Woman to Published Poet,

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE