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Crypto Critics' Corner
Tweets, Trolls, and Superstars in the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial (Feat. Katie Baker)
Oct 26, 2023
Katie Baker from The Ringer joins the hosts to discuss the trial, social media's role, and her recent article. Topics include the trial's impact on Twitter, the prosecution's storytelling skills, speculation on Sam Bankman-Fried testifying, bank and wire fraud, defense strategy, collateral damage, and courtroom proceedings.
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- The trial of Sam Bankman Freed is being covered like a sporting event, with ups and downs, swings of emotion, and a portrayal of the courtroom as a spectacle, comparing the coverage to a basketball game.
- Social media played a significant role in the trial as it provided insights into Caroline Ellison's trajectory and interests, and the podcast emphasizes how social media is now a factor in trials.
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The trial is being covered like a sporting event
The podcast episode discusses how the trial of Sam Bankman Freed is being covered like a sporting event, with the ups and downs, swings of emotion, and the portrayal of the courtroom as a spectacle. The speaker compares the coverage to covering a basketball game, capturing the swings of emotion and the personalities involved. The trial has been described as having a strong narrative crafted by the prosecution and the presence of a vocal and engaging judge. The speaker also reflects on the reactions of Sam Bankman Freed and his parents in the courtroom and wonders about their thoughts and the goals they hope to achieve.
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