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Twitter vs. Substack, Stormy Daniels, and Jennifer Senior On Grief

Apr 11, 2023

Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, dives into her insights from covering Stormy Daniels, sharing the political and cultural implications of public figures today. Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior discusses her book 'On Grief,' exploring the deeply personal nature of loss and memory. They engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the tension between Twitter and Substack, and how these platforms affect writers and political discourse. Their reflections on grief and resilience offer listeners a blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.

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Episode guests

Jennifer Senior

Olivia Nuzzi

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Power of Grief

01:45

The Thin Ice of Memory

02:39

The Memory of 9-11: A Collection of Stories

02:08

Intro

2min

Political Turmoil and Cultural Reflections

21min

Twitter's Restrictions on Substack and the Evolution of Digital Content Sharing

2min

Twitter vs. Substack: The Writer's Dilemma

8min

Navigating Grief and Memory

16min

Navigating Grief and Health Challenges

10min

Navigating Emotions and Wins

7min

SPOILERS: Succession.

Jill Biden makes a rare gaffe after the NCAA championships. Dueling court rulings could endanger access to abortion pills. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has a secret wealthy benefactor with a not-so-secret collection of Nazi memorabilia. Kara and guest host Olivia Nuzzi (New York Magazine) unpack her latest cover story on Stormy Daniels, plus Elon Musk's ham-fisted fight against Substack.

Author Jennifer Senior joins to discuss "On Grief," her story about loss, mourning, and memory.

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