Pivot

The Twitter Whistleblower, A Potential Saudi Vice Deal, and Guest Mark Bergen

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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Episode guests

Mark Bergen

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

YouTube Is the Future Growth Beyond Search Advertising

01:03

Intro

2min

Social Media Ethics and Global Influence

17min

US-Saudi Relations: Navigating Morality and Business

6min

Navigating YouTube's Role and Legislation

12min

Navigating YouTube's Challenges

13min

Social Media, Ukraine, and Sports Legacies

6min

Legacy, Language, and Digital Dynamics

8min

Kara and Scott are back to discuss the demise of a journalism antitrust bill, as well as a potential deal between Vice and a Saudi media giant. Also, Twitter says payments to a whistleblower shouldn't affect its deal with Elon Musk. Then, Friend of Pivot Mark Bergen chats about his new book, “Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube’s Chaotic Rise to World Domination.” Plus, Scott was on Bill Maher!

You can read the statement we mentioned from Little People of America here.

Mark Bergen is on Twitter at @mhbergen.

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