# A Bridge to Somewhere: Linking Your Social Accounts and Protecting Privacy

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Podcast: [Open Source News Elements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-source-news-elements-7412645)
Published: 2026-05-01T15:14:16+00:00
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Duration seconds: 506

## Resource

John explores how to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky, and other federated accounts to achieve seamless social media interaction, explaining the tools, strategies, and the importance of open digital infrastructure. The episode also delves into the nuances of public records law, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) surveillance, and privacy transparency, underscoring advocacy for independent journalism within the open-source sphere.

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