About this episode

Tyler Cowen interviews Craig Newmark about trust, cybersecurity, and civic institutions.

Join renowned economist Tyler Cowen for a live taping of his hit podcast Conversations with Tyler , featuring special guest Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies. Together, they'll explore trust, cybersecurity, and the building blocks of resilient civic institutions. Newmark has become a deeply consequential civic leader of the internet age. Best known for creating Craigslist—a platform celebrated for its radical simplicity and user-first ethos—he has spent the last two decades supporting philanthropy that strengthens democracy. His work spans cybersecurity ("cyber civil defense"), veterans and military families, trustworthy journalism, and combating misinformation. In an era of growing polarization and distrust, Newmark's approach is guided by one pragmatic question: what actually works? Returning to the stage at 92NY after two sold-out programs, Cowen will talk with Newmark about the pivotal choices behind Craigslist and the lessons he has drawn from years of public-interest work, exploring how to safeguard civic trust and apply solutions-driven principles in today's digital world.

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Cowen

Guest: Craig Newmark

Topics covered

• trust
• cybersecurity
• civic institutions
• philanthropy
• democracy
• misinformation

Keywords

• Tyler Cowen
• Craig Newmark
• Craigslist
• cybersecurity
• civic trust
• philanthropy
• misinformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Craigslist, Craig Newmark Philanthropies

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