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2/3/23 Weekly Roundup: Paul Pelosi Video Released, Bill Maher to CNN, Buzzfeed ChatGPT, Bernie Vs Pharma, Bill Gates on Epstein Ties, How George Santos Emerged

Feb 3, 2023
Spencer Snyder, a journalist and commentator specializing in media and politics, joins the discussion. They dive into the shocking police footage from Paul Pelosi's home invasion. The implications of Bill Maher's move to CNN are also examined. BuzzFeed's pivot to ChatGPT raises concerns about AI in journalism. Snyder unpacks George Santos' intricate web of lies, stressing the failures in political vetting and local journalism's crucial role in maintaining accountability. The chat is as thought-provoking as it is revealing!
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Pelosi Attack Footage

  • Surveillance footage shows David DePape breaking into Paul Pelosi's home.
  • Pelosi calmly calls 911 while being held hostage, trying to alert authorities without alarming DePape.
INSIGHT

Maher on CNN

  • Bill Maher's "Overtime" segment will air on CNN Friday nights.
  • This move leverages existing Discovery IP to fill a CNN time slot, but the show's content may clash with CNN's audience.
ANECDOTE

BuzzFeed and ChatGPT

  • BuzzFeed will use ChatGPT to create content after laying off 12% of its workforce.
  • This highlights the potential of AI in content creation but also raises concerns about accuracy and the value of human journalism.
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