Introducing: The Westenberg Podcast

Introducing: The Westenberg Podcast

Hey!

I’ve got something new to share—The Westenberg Podcast.

Most episodes are quick dives, clocking in at 5–10 minutes (never more than 20), designed to get you thinking about the systems shaping our lives without eating up your day.

The latest episode just dropped: “Understanding Digital Oligarchies: Power, Networks, and the New Feudal Lords.”

In this one, I explore how a handful of companies have become the new rulers of our digital world—not just running platforms, but controlling the infrastructure of modern life. It’s short, sharp, and guaranteed to give you something to think about.

You can listen to it here:

The Westenberg Podcast | The Rise of Digital Oligarchies
How Tech Giants Control Our LivesIn this episode of the Westenberg Podcast, I explore the concept of digital oligarchies in 2024, where a few tech companies dominate critical infrastructure and inf…

I’d love to hear what you think! Drop me an email (joan@joanwestenberg.com) or share your thoughts on Bluesky or Threads. And if you enjoy it, feel free to share it with someone who’d be into it too.

Thanks for being here—I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Joan

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