Discussion on a prominent tech journalist's latest book, critiquing its controversial content and lack of depth in portraying tech billionaires. The chapter explores shifting journalistic views on technology companies during different administrations and scrutinizes the societal impact of tech giants. It also delves into the flaws of tech journalism in analyzing streaming services and highlights the importance of deeper understanding in reporting technological innovations.
Paris Marx is joined by Edward Ongweso Jr. to discuss Kara Swisher’s attempt to rebrand herself as the most feared journalist in Silicon Valley, how she spent her career forwarding the industry’s narratives, and the larger problems with access journalism.
Edward Ongweso Jr. is finance editor at Logics Magazine and co-host of This Machine Kills.
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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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