A lot of people said the same thing, and you were very quite explicit about that. I'm just uncomfortable with a platform that can put basically what I feel is like an electronic node or direct cable line into the brainstem of our kids under the age of 18. And someone online correctly pointed out that there is no direct evidence that they are doing what you're accusing them of. But here's the thing. It should be banned full stock.
Kara and Scott are back to discuss the demise of a journalism antitrust bill, as well as a potential deal between Vice and a Saudi media giant. Also, Twitter says payments to a whistleblower shouldn't affect its deal with Elon Musk. Then, Friend of Pivot Mark Bergen chats about his new book, “Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube’s Chaotic Rise to World Domination.” Plus, Scott was on Bill Maher!
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