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Run Out of Town with Pitchforks Media with Ed Zitron

The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

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Corporate Mismanagement and Elite Disconnect

The chapter delves into the negative impact of corporate executives prioritizing profit over sustainability, leading to the decline of respected media brands like Vice and Sports Illustrated. It emphasizes the need for better regulations to prevent mass layoffs and stresses the importance of executives understanding the core processes of the businesses they run. The conversation also explores the detachment of wealthy elite individuals from the consequences of their actions and proposes scenarios for executives to connect with employees affected by their decisions.

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