Amazon warehouse workers issue lawsuit, Alexis Ohanian steps down from Reddit board and a deeper debate on Section 230
Jun 9, 2020
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Mike Masnick, founder and editor of TechDirt and a Section 230 expert, dives into the crucial implications of the controversial law that governs online discourse. He unpacks the ongoing debate surrounding accountability and free speech in the digital age. The conversation also highlights the recent lawsuit by Amazon warehouse workers over COVID-19 safety, and Alexis Ohanian's potential impact on diversity following his departure from Reddit's board. There's a fascinating exploration of how corporations are navigating these pressing issues.
Kara and Scott talk about a new lawsuit waged by Amazon warehouse workers alleging the company did not follow CDC protocol well enough to stop the spread of COVID-19. They discuss Alexis Ohanian's decision to step down from Reddit's board of the directors in order to leave space to elevate a black person to his empty seat. In Friend of Pivot we hear from Mike Masnick of tech dirt to talk about Section 230, as Trump battles with Twitter.