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Chief Twit, Apple’s Earnings, and Guest Margaret Sullivan

Nov 1, 2022

Margaret Sullivan, a media columnist at The Washington Post and author of "Newsroom Confidential," discusses the shifting landscape of journalism. She highlights the erosion of trust in news media and the impact of social media on public perception. The conversation touches on the rise of disinformation, the challenges of corporate influence, and the urgent need for media integrity. Sullivan also reflects on lessons from historical scandals like Watergate that continue to shape today's media environment, emphasizing the importance of news literacy.

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Episode guests

Margaret Sullivan

Highlights

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Intro

6min

Tech Titans and Controversies

10min

Misinformation and Corporate Influence on Social Media

4min

Navigating Twitter's Monetization Challenges

9min

Navigating Social Media and Market Insights

8min

Navigating Trust and Accountability in Contemporary Media

17min

Navigating News Literacy and Brazil's Ecological Role

4min

Confronting Extremism: A Call to Action

7min

From a misinformation scandal to a so-called trolling campaign, Kara and Scott discuss the first few days of Elon Musk's Twitter. Also, Apple beat earnings expectations, but how long can it depend on iPhone sales? Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a case brought by the FTC, and Lula da Silva takes back the Brazilian presidency. Friend of Pivot Margaret Sullivan talks about the state of journalism and her new book, Newsroom Confidential.

You can find Margaret on Twitter at @Sulliview and Newsroom Confidential here.

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