Pivot The Twitter Whistleblower, A Potential Saudi Vice Deal, and Guest Mark Bergen
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Sep 13, 2022 Mark Bergen, a Bloomberg reporter and author of "Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube’s Chaotic Rise to World Domination," joins the conversation to discuss the complexities of YouTube's influence and current challenges in social media. The hosts tackle the implications of Twitter's whistleblower case amidst its deal with Elon Musk and a potential partnership between Vice and a Saudi media outlet. They also explore the ethics of media funding and the delicate balance between financial survival and integrity in the digital age.
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Galloway on Maher
- Scott Galloway appeared on Bill Maher's show and argued for banning TikTok.
- He expressed concerns about the CCP's influence on children through the platform.
TikTok and CCP Influence
- TikTok's potential for CCP influence on youth is concerning, even without direct evidence.
- Galloway argues against disarming unilaterally and suggests data routing through U.S. servers.
Yahoo Severance
- Marissa Mayer fired Enrique DeCastro after 15 months, resulting in a $58 million severance.
- This highlights excessive golden parachutes, especially given DeCastro's short tenure.
