As Bluesky rides high, Jesse finally quits Twitter (two years too late.) Co-host Douglas Soltys explains why the fediverse might be our last best hope for social media.

Plus, an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, and why Apple News is great for readers (and terrible for publishers)

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Guest: Douglas Soltys

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