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House Arrest, Meta Fined Over Fine Print, and More...with Audie Cornish

Jan 6, 2023

Audie Cornish, host of CNN's "The Assignment," brings her empathetic touch as she dives into the chaotic realm of American politics. The conversation includes the GOP's internal struggles over leadership and the implications for governance. They also tackle Meta's hefty fines for privacy violations and the potential comeback of Donald Trump on Instagram. Amid ongoing tech layoffs and Elon Musk's turbulent impact on social media, the duo reflects on deeper consumer behaviors and the complexities of our political and digital landscapes.

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Audie Cornish

Highlights

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00:54

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01:02

Intro

2min

Empathy in Conversations and Crypto Chaos

18min

Tech Layoffs and Shifting Consumer Behavior Post-Pandemic

3min

Navigating Political Turmoil and Economic Shifts

15min

Negotiations Under the Spotlight and Insure Tech Innovations

2min

Mystery Showdown and Tech Privacy Talks

6min

Trump, Social Media, and Journalistic Ethics

14min

Parenting Laughs and Political Insights

6min

CNN's Audie Cornish joins Kara as guest co-host with plenty to cover: the Republican disarray in the Speaker of the House vote, the E.U. fining Meta for privacy violations, and Twitter allowing political advertising back on the platform. Also, Donald Trump could get his Facebook account back, and Elon Musk’s year is off to a rough start. Plus, SBF’s former allies are cooperating, and tech layoffs continue.

You can find Audie on Twitter at @AudieCornish, and can listen to her podcast “The Assignment with Audie Cornish” wherever you listen to podcasts.

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