I think we're going to need some new systems of almost literal accounting and accountability if you are an artist like Drake or anyone. It won't just be the output that matters it'll be certification of the process. Dare I say maybe blockchain has a use here. And so that metadata gets attached to the streaming file and the service like Spotify only accepts validated creative output or at least documented so they use auto tune.
Kara and Scott react to news that Tucker Carlson is out at Fox, and Don Lemon at CNN. Plus, Kara's got a blue check and Scott doesn't after a messy week at Twitter. Layoffs and closures are hitting left and right with Disney and Lyft layoffs, Bed, Bath & Beyond bankruptcy, and BuzzFeed News shutting down. Also, President Biden is expected to announce his reelection campaign this week. Then we’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Baratunde Thurston.
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