Pivot Twitter Boots Marjorie Taylor Greene, Russia’s Demands for Netflix, and Omicron Ruined the Holidays
Jan 4, 2022
Dive into the dramatic escalation of social media policies as Twitter bans Marjorie Taylor Greene. Explore how Netflix is navigating pressure from the Russian government to air state-controlled content. With Omicron's impact on holiday plans, the hosts reflect on societal exhaustion around pandemic protocols. They also discuss the challenges smaller social media platforms face competing against giants and examine the fraught relationship between capitalism and culture in today's tech landscape.
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COVID Christmas
- Kara Swisher's family dealt with multiple COVID-19 cases over the holidays.
- Only Swisher, her daughter Clara, and their dog Louie were spared.
New Year's in London
- Scott Galloway spent the New Year's holiday in London with his family.
- They visited war museums and watched British movies like Dunkirk and Downton Abbey.
Omicron as the "Fox Vaccine"
- Omicron may act as a "Fox Vaccine", exposing unvaccinated individuals to the virus.
- This exposure could accelerate immunity through infection, albeit with potential risks.