Reconcilable Differences 76: The Dandelion of Content
John provides much-requested follow-up on Twitter’s recently announced changes. This leads to a broader discussion of free speech and platform ownership.
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Links and Show Notes:
This week’s episode has lots of really good follow-up. Follow-up on accents, Face ID, how Roderick records, and Merlin’s new internet friend.
John and Merlin embarrass their families, fret about Disney, and talk about some excellent Simpsons lines.
Combed, biscuits, chicken, yellow, mailman…very good.
(Recorded on Tuesday, April 9, 2018.)
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