Offline with Jon Favreau Real Men Love Tariffs, Elon Gets Cyberbullied, Meta Whistleblower Testifies
48 snips
Apr 10, 2025 
Ryan Broderick, a writer and journalist known for his insights on internet culture and host of the Panic World podcast, joins to dissect the impact of tariffs on TikTok and the precarious state of digital masculinity. They debate whether Trump’s charm is waning among younger voters and analyze Elon Musk’s online persona amid growing scrutiny. Furthermore, they delve into revelations from a Facebook whistleblower’s testimony about ethical lapses in tech, raising alarms about user privacy and corporate accountability in a digital age.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Weaponizing Lonely Men
- The modern conservative movement exploits lonely men online by enraging them.
- This dynamic has flipped, with conservatives now wanting these men in factories.
Misinformation and Market Volatility
- News influencer Walter Bloomberg's misinterpretation of Trump's economic advisor's statement caused market surge and plunge.
- This highlights the impact of misinformation in the current media landscape.
Trade War's Impact on Trump's Support
- Trump's trade war impacts businesses reliant on Chinese goods, affecting their support.
- Figures like Dave Portnoy are breaking with Trump faster than others due to this.
