Pivot Square withholds from its merchants; Twitch’s female streamers have had enough and a Listener Mail on contact tracing apps
Jun 26, 2020
Discussion kicks off with Square deducting up to 20% from merchant sales, raising eyebrows about Jack Dorsey's leadership across both Twitter and Square. Twitch is under fire as female streamers demand action against harassment, echoing past controversies like Gamergate. A listener question dives into the effectiveness of Apple and Google's contact tracing apps amidst rising COVID-19 cases, highlighting the blend of technology and community response in this ongoing crisis.
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Actresses Quit Roles
- Several actresses quit roles cast two years ago because they were playing biracial characters.
- They advocated for hiring biracial actors, sparking discussions about representation in Hollywood.
Hollywood's Diversity Problem
- Hollywood's slow progress in diversity contributes to economic disparity.
- Biracial roles often go to white actors, hindering opportunities and economic advancement for actors of color.
Facebook Boycotts Ineffective
- Facebook's advertising model makes boycotts ineffective due to its vast number of advertisers.
- The top 100 advertisers account for only 24% of Facebook's revenue, limiting the impact of boycotts.