Pivot AT&T's TimeWarner/Discovery+ super merger and GLAAD's report on social media platforms
May 18, 2021
Join Sarah Kate Ellis, President of GLAAD, as she shares crucial insights on the safety challenges the LGBTQ community faces on social media. The conversation emphasizes the alarming rates of online harassment and the urgent need for stronger accountability from platforms. Ellis introduces GLAAD's new report, aiming to document hate incidents and combat misinformation. The hosts also dive into the implications of AT&T's merger with Discovery+, exploring its impact on the streaming landscape and the dynamic challenges of social media innovation.
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Rumors and Early Days at Microsoft
- Kara Swisher reveals rumors about Bill and Melinda Gates' unhappy marriage.
- She mentions past reports of partying and strippers at Microsoft's early days.
Workplace Professionalism and Board Accountability
- Scott Galloway emphasizes the need for workplace professionalism, especially for powerful figures.
- He commends Microsoft's board for holding Bill Gates accountable.
Elon Musk's Market Manipulation
- Elon Musk's tweets manipulate cryptocurrency markets.
- Investors should be cautious of his influence.