Pivot Zuck's Second Chance, Lina Khan's Losing Streak, and More
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Jul 14, 2023 Hosts delve into the intriguing rise of Threads, questioning if Zuckerberg can redeem himself amidst tech rivalries. The ongoing strikes in Hollywood get a light-hearted yet serious examination, spotlighting the entertainment industry's evolution. They tackle the FTC's antitrust failures and the implications for big tech, while also highlighting Taylor Swift's latest success in the music realm. A debate ensues over the future of nuclear energy, touching on listener perspectives, as they wrap up with a look at Trump's legal troubles and the shifting media landscape.
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Actors' Strike Impact
- The actors' strike adds leverage to the writers' strike, impacting Hollywood economics and politics.
- The decreased demand for traditional entertainment, combined with platforms like TikTok, weakens their leverage.
Strike Winners and Losers
- Streaming services benefit from strikes as they cut costs and have deep content banks.
- Traditional broadcasters suffer more due to their reliance on advertising and upfronts.
Threads vs. Twitter
- Threads' success is largely due to users' dissatisfaction with Twitter.
- Musk's actions have driven users to seek alternatives, creating an opportunity for Threads.
