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SFP#49: O Captain! Let's talk about the FSFE Zurich group!

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2026/episode-49.en.html

Published: March 19, 2026 23:00

For our 49th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we invited Ralf Hersel and did our first cross production with the Podcast “Captain it’s Wednesday” from GNU/Linux.ch. Ralf is part or the FSFE Zurich group and the GNU/Linux.ch, a community driven news…

SFP#48: Policy and EU: From open questions and attestation, how the CRA is moving forward!

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2026/episode-48.en.html

Published: March 12, 2026 23:00

Once again Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring sat down for our monthly Software Freedom Podcast episode! The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) keeps us busy and there are still a lot of uncertainties around it. Take a break and listen to our latest Policy and EU…

SFP#47: ILoveFS: Let’s meet our maintainers

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2026/episode-47.en.html

Published: February 13, 2026 23:00

Happy I Love Free Software Day! And with this we have a special Software Freedom Podcast episode to mark this special day with something nice. For our I Love Free Software Day podcast episode we have spoken with Lorenz Kästle from the monitoring plugins.…

SFP#46: Policy and EU: Can the DMA help Free Software developers working with Android?

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2026/episode-46.en.html

Published: February 12, 2026 23:00

In this 46th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Lucas Lasota and Bonnie Mehring go into interoperability compliance under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and mobile phones. The podcast dives deeper in the compliance changes in Android Open Source…

SFP#45: The final chapter of the EU Radio Equipment Directive

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2026/episode-45.en.html

Published: January 29, 2026 23:00

What can be better while travelling to FOSDEM than to listen to the (hopefully) final chapter of the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)? In this 45th SFP episode Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring are discussing the RED with their former colleague Max…

SFP#44: Policy and EU: Navigate through current relevant EU initiatives

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2026/episode-44.en.html

Published: January 15, 2026 23:00

January is a busy month. We all come back from our relaxing (or in some cases rather stressful) holidays and what best to do with all the energy the New Year brings along? Of course, we have to advocate for Free Software! One way is advocating for the…

SFP#43: It is Youth Hacking 4 Freedom!

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-43.en.html

Published: December 22, 2025 23:00

Have you heard about this wonderful programming competition for teenagers from all over Europe? Haven't you? Join us to find out everything you need to know about "Youth Hacking 4 Freedom"! Join the FSFE community and support the podcast:…

SFP#42: Policy and EU: The answer for a digital sovereign future must be Free Software

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-42.en.html

Published: December 11, 2025 23:00

Although 42 is the answer for everything we tried to get it into helping us to achieve digital sovereignty in the public infrastructure. However there is an answer out there: digital sovereignty is only possible by empowering people and, therefore public…

SFP#41: Policy and EU: Recap of SFSCON

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-41.en.html

Published: November 13, 2025 23:00

Remember that from the 7 November until 8 November, the FSFE has been at the well known and established South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCON) in Bozen / Bolzano? Together with more than 1,000 participants, the FSFE discussed the current topics in…

SFP#40: How to tackle Openwashing?

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-40.en.html

Published: October 23, 2025 23:00

It took us some time but we are finally there: The Software Freedom Podcast episode is releasing its 40th episode! In this one Johannes and Bonnie talk about Openwashing. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast:…

SFP#39: Policy and EU: CRA and what’s next?

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-39.en.html

Published: October 9, 2025 23:00

We are talking about the Cyber Resilience Act and the challenges, you, our community, and many others, pointed out. With our 39th episode Bonnie and Alex follow up on the questionnaire we put to you for the Cyber Resilience Act and present the key…

SFP#38: Policy and EU: Free Software Software Stack(s)

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-38.en.html

Published: September 11, 2025 23:00

During the debate on digital sovereignty, the term “software stack” started to float around. This term quickly started to fill up with different ideas, and a discussion about it took root. Follow Alex and Bonnie in this episode to learn more about Free…

SFP#37: Policy and EU: The most famous of them all – we are talking about the CRA

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-37.en.html

Published: August 14, 2025 23:00

Most of you have heard of the famous Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a legislation introducing CE labels for digital products. In our latest episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Bonnie and Alex have a easy to follow conversation about the CRA and what will…

SFP#36: Policy and EU: Call on the Commission to implement the AI Act

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-36.en.html

Published: July 20, 2025 23:00

In August 2025 the first part of the European Artificial Intelligence Act enters into force. For our 36th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Bonnie and Alex break down the current discussion about it and shed light on the arguments. Join the FSFE…

SFP#35: Policy and EU: Tech sovereignty vote in the ITRE Committee

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-35.en.html

Published: June 12, 2025 23:00

And we are back for our 35th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast with our monthly update on policy decisions, votes and discussions in the European Union! Together Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander talk about one specific policy topic in regard to…

SFP#34: Policy and EU: Tech sovereignty debate in the EU

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-34.en.html

Published: May 22, 2025 23:00

Dive with us into the inner workings of the European Parliament and learn about their approach on technological sovereignty. In this 34th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Alex and Bonnie discuss the current debate in the European Union and pay…

SFP#33: Policy and EU: Coalition treaty in Germany and its role for Free Software

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-33.en.html

Published: April 22, 2025 23:00

Recently, the German coalition treaty from the CDU/CSU and SPD has been published with over 140 pages. In our latest episode Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring talk about the coalition treaty and break down the standing of Free Software in it. Join the…

SFP#32: Policy and EU: Router Freedom in the EU

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-32.en.html

Published: March 26, 2025 23:00

Have you ever used your personal router to connect to the internet? Recently we achieved a major win in Germany for Router Freedom. In this 32nd episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring, Alexander Sander, and Lucas Lasota talk about Router…

SFP#31: Policy and EU: FOSDEM recap

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-31.en.html

Published: February 26, 2025 23:00

In our 31st episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring discuss the highlights of the two Devrooms that the FSFE co-organized during FOSDEM 2025: the 'Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom' and the 'Funding the FOSS Ecosystem…

SFP#30: The App Fair Project with Marc Prud'hommeaux

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-30.en.html

Published: February 13, 2025 23:00

At FOSDEM, Bonnie Mehring and Marc Prud'hommeaux met to talk about Marc's Free Software initiative, The App Fair Project. This project is a marketplace for all devices and especially also for iOS devices that only distributes Free Software applications.…

SFP#29: How South Tyrol is taking a step in the direction of software freedom

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-29.en.html

Published: January 29, 2025 23:00

For our 29th episode we have something very special for you. Marta Andreoli, the Italian deputy coordinator, talks to Paolo Dongilli about the FUSS project. Together they unravel how FUSS is helping the schools in South Tyrol take a step towards software…

SFP#28: Policy and EU: FOSDEM DevRooms with Alexander Sander

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2025/episode-28.en.html

Published: January 21, 2025 23:00

FOSDEM, Europe's largest Free Software conference, is just around the corner! In this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discuss the two DevRooms organised by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE). Learn all…

SFP#27: Policy and EU: Free Software hearing in the German Bundestag

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2024/episode-27.en.html

Published: December 18, 2024 23:00

Alexander Sander, the FSFE's Senior Policy Consultant, and Bonnie Mehring meet for their monthly update on the current policy topics. In this episode they talk about the Free Software hearing in the German Bundestag. Join the FSFE community and support the…

SFP#26: Policy and EU: the need of long-term funding and the NGI case

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2024/episode-26.en.html

Published: November 18, 2024 23:00

Join this new episode of our Software Freedom podcast in which Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discussing current topics affecting Free Software in the European Union. In this episode we focus on the 27 million euros cut of funding of the Next…

SFP#25: MirageOS and OCaml with Hannes Mehnert and Matthias Kirschner

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2024/episode-25.en.html

Published: July 3, 2024 23:00

For our 25th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we are happy to welcome Hannes Mehnert, one of the MirageOS core developer. Matthias Kirschner, president of the FSFE, and Hannes talk about MirageOS. This episode gives an overview of everything from…

SFP#24: The status of Free Software with Karen Sandler and Alexander Sander

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2024/episode-24.en.html

Published: February 13, 2024 23:00

Have there been any changes for Free Software in Europe or the USA in the last year? How is Free Software viewed by legislators? What can we do to support software freedom? Karen Sandler and Alexander Sander are active in the Free Software movement and…

SFP#23: What is Free Software? A Christmas podcast to learn about Free Software

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2023/episode-23.en.html

Published: December 24, 2023 23:00

These days are quite special, right? So is our Christmas Software Freedom Podcast episode! In this 23rd episode, the FSFE goes crazy and has fun playing a guessing game with terms related to Free Software. This is the perfect episode for you to learn more…

SFP#22: All about "Public Money? Public Code!" with Johannes Näder

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2023/episode-22.en.html

Published: November 29, 2023 23:00

In our 22nd Software Freedom Podcast episode, we talk with Johannes Näder, Senior Policy Project Manager at the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), about "Public Money? Public Code!". Join the FSFE community and support the podcast:…

SFP#21: Exploring Software Freedom in European Politics with Lina Ceballos

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2023/episode-21.en.html

Published: July 27, 2023 23:00

Listen to our new Software Freedom Podcast episode with Lina Ceballos. Lina and Bonnie talk about everything related to Free Software in European Politics. Learn more about Lina's work at the Free Software Foundation Europe and how political decisions come…

SFP#20: All about Device Neutrality with Lucas Lasota

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2023/episode-20.en.html

Published: April 20, 2023 23:00

Join us for the 20th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, where Bonnie Mehring and Lucas Lasota discuss Device Neutrality and Router Freedom. They cover the concepts and fundamentals of these initiatives and explain why end-users should have control…

SFP#19: Why we need Free Software on medical devices with Karen Sandler

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2023/episode-19.en.html

Published: February 13, 2023 23:00

For this episode Bonnie Mehring met with Karen Sandler to talk about her relationship with Free Software. Karen depends on a medical device to keep her heart working. This led her to become an advocate for Free Software in medical devices. Join the FSFE…

SFP#18: IT-Security from a cryptographer's point of view with Cryptie

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2022/episode-18.en.html

Published: December 21, 2022 23:00

A cryptographer and privacy specialist Amandine Jambert, a.k.a. Cryptie, is our guest in the 18th Software Freedom Podcast episode. With her experience, Cryptie is the perfect person to tackle some basics about Security in Free Software. Join the FSFE…

SFP#17: Citizen participation through Free Software with Petter Joelson

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2022/episode-17.en.html

Published: October 26, 2022 23:00

In this 17th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Matthias Kirschner and Petter Joelson uncover how Free Software can be a tool for citizens to actively participate in their local community. Petter invites you into the world of Decidim and explains what…

SFP#16: Free Software in France with Hugo Roy

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2022/episode-16.en.html

Published: September 8, 2022 23:00

In this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring speaks with Hugo Roy about his long involvement with the FSFE. Hugo is also very active in the French Free Software community and gives us an overview of the standing of Free Software in…

SFP#15: All about Upcycling Android

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2022/episode-15.en.html

Published: June 16, 2022 23:00

In November 2021 the FSFE has launched the new campaign "Upcycling Android". If you haven't already upcycled your phone or you are curious to learn more about the campaign listen to our new Software Freedom Podcast episode with the campaigns manager Erik…

SFP#14: The world of mesh networking with Elektra Wagenrad

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2022/episode-14.en.html

Published: March 21, 2022 23:00

With this episode the Software Freedom Podcast opens the door to the fascinating and sometimes complex world of mesh networking. And who better than Elektra Wagenrad can take us on this journey? Elektra is one of the original developers of the B.A.T.M.A.N.…

SFP#13: Free Software game "0 A.D. Empires Ascendant" with Stanislas Dolcini

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2022/episode-13.en.html

Published: January 26, 2022 23:00

The upcoming "I Love Free Software Day" will focus on Free Software Games. One of the most famous Free Software games is "0 A.D.: Empires Ascendant". In this episode Bonnie Mehring talks with Stanislas Dolcini, the project leader of 0 A.D., about the game…

SFP#12: Enforcement of the GNU GPL with Till Jaeger

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2021/episode-12.en.html

Published: September 21, 2021 23:00

With our 12th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we dig into the history and the beginning of enforcing Free Software licences, especially the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL). Together with Till Jaeger, who has been working alongside Harald Welte…

SFP#11: REUSE Booster and our update on REUSE with Max Mehl

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2021/episode-11.en.html

Published: July 1, 2021 23:00

Max Mehl and Bonnie Mehring talk about the REUSE initiative and the newly launched REUSE Booster programme. This 11th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast is the perfect match for you if you are interested in Free Software licensing and curious about…

SFP#10: How to support Free Software and a sustainable digital infrastructure

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2021/episode-10.en.html

Published: April 6, 2021 23:00

In our 10th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we talk with Elisa Lindinger from Superrr Lab. Together we discuss problems faced by Free Software projects and how to tackle them. In a broader frame we discover what would be needed for a more…

SFP#9: I Love Free Software Day

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2021/episode-9.en.html

Published: February 10, 2021 23:00

For this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we talk about the background of the "I Love Free Software Day" and how it all began 11 years ago. Discover together with Bonnie Mehring why Free Software developers, advocates, activists and contributors…

SFP#8: How to tell my mother that Free Software can cost money?

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2020/episode-8.en.html

Published: December 3, 2020 23:00

In this Software Freedom Podcast episode Bonnie Mehring and Matthias Kirschner talk about the monetary costs of Free Software. On the example of a conversation Bonnie had with her mother, both discover ways of explaining the world of Free Software and how…

SFP#7 Artificial intelligence as Free Software with Vincent Lequertier

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2020/episode-7.en.html

Published: September 24, 2020 23:00

For the seventh episode of our Software Freedom Podcast we talk with Vincent Lequertier about transparency, fairness, and accessibility as crucial criteria for artificial intelligence (AI) and why it is important for our society to release AI software…

SFP#6 Copyright enforcement with Miriam Ballhausen

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2020/episode-6.en.html

Published: July 2, 2020 23:00

We invited Miriam Ballhausen to talk with us about copyright enforcement. She is a German lawyer who focuses on software, data protection, copyright law and specifically Free Software copyright. This is the sixth regular episode of the Software Freedom…

SFP Special about GNU Health with Dr. Luis Falcón and Dr. Axel Braun

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2020/episode-special-1.en.html

Published: April 23, 2020 23:00

For our Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this special episode, we talk with Dr. Luis Falcón and Dr. Axel Braun about the Free health and hospital information system GNU Health. Join the FSFE…

SFP#5 about regulation with Professor Lawrence Lessig

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2020/episode-5.en.html

Published: April 8, 2020 23:00

For our Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Professor Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, about regulation of society, offline as well as online, about the…

SFP#4 about REUSE with Carmen Bianca Bakker

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2020/episode-4.en.html

Published: January 20, 2020 23:00

In the monthly Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Carmen Bianca Bakker about the REUSE project. By this we are covering the very broad topic of software licensing and…

SFP#3 about Free Software in the mobile phone communication with Harald Welte

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2019/episode-3.en.html

Published: December 19, 2019 23:00

Once a month, we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this third episode, our guest is Harald Welte, Free Software programmer and activist. Harald discusses with us his current projects regarding mobile phone communication…

SFP#2 about KDE with Lydia Pintscher

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2019/episode-2.en.html

Published: November 11, 2019 23:00

We are back with the second episode of our Software Freedom Podcast! Once a month, we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Lydia Pintscher from KDE about the development of the KDE community, the…

SFP#1 on Day Against DRM with Cory Doctorow

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/2019/episode-1.en.html

Published: October 11, 2019 23:00

We have a Podcast! Starting with this episode, we will talk once a month with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In our first episode of our Software Freedom Podcast, we address the issue of Digital Restrictions Management (DRM)…