AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Good Fight
Hamish McKenzie on How Substack is Transforming Public Discourse
Mar 22, 2025
Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of Substack and former journalist, discusses the platform's revolutionary role in transforming public discourse. He shares insights on how Substack prioritizes free speech amidst polarization and contrasts its user-controlled content model with traditional social media. Their conversation touches on the challenges of fostering meaningful dialogue and the evolving landscape of digital subscriptions. McKenzie emphasizes the importance of a diverse range of voices and the impact of business models on user engagement.
01:04:59
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Substack transforms journalism by fostering direct relationships between writers and readers, shifting focus from advertising to reader-supported content.
- The platform’s commitment to free speech empowers diverse voices while navigating pressures for stricter content moderation amid rising misinformation concerns.
Deep dives
The Value of Data Security
Data security is paramount in today’s digital landscape, where personal information is highly sought after by hackers who can profit from it. It is important to have protection measures in place, such as security software that can shield users from suspicious activities, malicious emails, and fraudulent websites. Technologies like secure VPNs also enhance browsing safety, providing an added layer of anonymity and protection. Companies that prioritize user data security, such as McAfee, offer tools like AI-powered threat detection to help individuals safeguard their information effectively.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode