The chapter delves into the spread of misinformation on social media regarding a bridge collapse in Baltimore and discusses how conspiracy theories quickly surface after such events. It highlights the economic impact of the collapse on Baltimore's port and emphasizes the need for infrastructure resilience. The episode also criticizes individuals politicizing the event and calls for a focus on repairing the bridge rather than scoring political points.
Kara and Scott discuss the fallout from NBC's Ronna McDaniel debacle, Reddit’s first week on the market, and Trump Media being a meme stock. Plus, Florida’s restrictive law for teens on social media, mifepristone’s fate in the Supreme Court, and the one-year anniversary of Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia, Then, a listener question on…facial hair and thank you notes.
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