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The Pandora Papers, Facebook’s Whistleblower and Friend of Pivot, Andrea Elliott

Oct 5, 2021

Andrea Elliott, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and author of "Invisible Child," delves into critical issues like the Pandora Papers and the insights they reveal about tax evasion by the rich. She discusses the complexities of poverty and the struggles faced by families like Dasani’s in New York City. The conversation also touches on Facebook’s whistleblower revelations and the importance of holding powerful platforms accountable amid the rising tide of misinformation and socioeconomic disparities.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Accountability and Misinformation

6min

The Urgency of Vaccination in the Time of COVID

2min

The Rise and Fall of Ozzy Media

18min

Unveiling Wealth: Tax Evasion and The Pandora Papers

5min

Tax Policy and Family Struggles

16min

Navigating Poverty and Education

8min

Kara and Scott talk about the Facebook whistleblower’s debut, the release of the “Pandora Papers,” and Ozy Media’s demise. They also discuss the U.S. passing yet another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, and their reaction to Alex Jones losing two defamation lawsuits. Plus, Friend of Pivot Andrea Elliott on her book, Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City.

You can find Andrea on Twitter at @andreafelliott.

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