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Battle for the Bird

Book • 2024
In 'Battle for the Bird,' Kurt Wagner chronicles the tumultuous history of Twitter, from its humble beginnings as a 140-character microblogging platform to its emergence as a global force shaping politics, culture, and communication.

The book delves into the $44 billion takeover by Elon Musk, the rise and fall of key figures like @RealDonaldTrump, and the relentless challenges faced by the company.

Wagner provides a meticulous and riveting account through deeply sourced, exclusive interviews, highlighting the clash of visions between Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk and the impact on the flow of news and information.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by Kara Swisher as the author of "Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter's Soul".
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