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Google is the latest FAANG to invest in India, Facebook might ban political ads, and civil rights advocate Rashad Robinson on the ad boycott

Jul 14, 2020

Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color of Change, dives into pressing issues around technology and civil rights. He shares insights on Google's substantial investment in India and its implications for local innovation. The conversation heats up as they dissect Facebook's potential ban on political ads, critiquing it as a superficial solution to deeper problems. Rashad also emphasizes the need for accountability in digital spaces and highlights the impacts of misinformation on marginalized communities, advocating for a more just digital landscape.

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Rashad Robinson

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Rebranding in the Era of Change: Disney and NFL Team Name Controversies

5min

Tech Investment in India: Opportunities and Challenges

11min

The Influence of International Students and Political Advertisements

5min

Navigating the Tensions of Political Ads on Facebook

24min

Civic Engagement and Political Discourse

4min

Accountability in the Age of Social Media

7min

Humorous Insights on Media Misconduct and Educational Aspirations

4min

Engaging Discussions on Cancel Culture and Career Advancement

3min

Kara and Scott talk about Google's big investment in India; it's the latest big tech company to make big moves in the country this year. They also discuss Facebook possibly banning political ads, and why it's a cop-out. They go deeper on the issue with Friend of Pivot Rashad Robinson, the Executive Director of Color of Change, who has been meeting with Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg after helping to organize the July ad boycott of the platform. Kara's fail is Tucker Carlson's head writer getting caught publicly writing racist, sexist and homophobic comments on public forums. Get tickets for our upcoming livestream event series: PivotSchooled.com.

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