This chapter explores Shopify's emergence as a key player in the Canadian tech industry, detailing its unique platform that empowers businesses to establish online stores. The discussion also examines the company's rapid growth, its role during the pandemic, and the influence of COO Kaz Najatian within the company and Canadian media.
Paris Marx is joined by Luke LeBrun and Rachel Gilmore to discuss Shopify's connection to right-wing politics, through its interpersonal connection to a far-right news outlet and its reluctance to enforce its content policy on users selling hateful merchandise through their platform.
Luke LeBrun is the editor of PressProgress and Rachel Gilmore is an independent journalist.
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The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.
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