

The Coconut Democrats, VCs for Kamala, The Corruption Of Wikipedia, & Europe Summer Is So Over
4 snips Aug 9, 2024
Ashley Rindsberg, an insightful author and commentator on media and technology, joins to discuss the intriguing dynamics of political messaging and the lack of substantial policy from Kamala Harris. The conversation dives deep into the disturbing bias within Wikipedia's editing processes and the dangers of its manipulation for narrative control. They also touch on the surreal disconnect between meme culture and authentic political discourse, and address serious issues surrounding the upcoming Paris Olympics and threats to popular events like Taylor Swift's concerts.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Politics, Perception, and Performative Posturing
05:37 • 15min
The Hat that Launched a Campaign
20:13 • 3min
Examining the Disconnect Between Meme Culture and Politics
23:30 • 2min
Menstrual Products and Gender Expectations
25:15 • 22min
Navigating Bias and Authority in Wikipedia
46:51 • 20min
The Dangers of Censorship and Financial Power in Wikipedia
01:06:40 • 2min
The Dynamics of NGO Funding and Political Influence
01:09:09 • 2min
Reality Check: The Paris Olympics Dilemma
01:10:40 • 7min
Confronting Extremism: A Taylor Swift Concert Threat
01:17:34 • 6min