The News Agents Special episode: Inside the murky world of Facebook
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Mar 13, 2025 
Sarah Wynn-Williams, former senior Facebook executive and author of the memoir ‘Careless People’, shares shocking revelations from her time at the tech giant. She discusses Facebook's questionable ties to China, alarming impacts on elections, and manipulative advertising strategies targeting vulnerable groups. With her insider perspective, she critiques the moral failings of leadership and the company's oppressive culture. Her reflections raise pressing questions about accountability and ethics in the tech industry.
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Facebook's Role in 2016 Election
- Sarah Wynne-Williams claims Facebook played a major role in Trump's 2016 election win.
- Facebook employees were embedded in the Trump campaign, teaching them how to use the platform.
Zuckerberg and Obama's Disagreement
- During a trip, Mark Zuckerberg met with Barack Obama, who warned him about Facebook's impact on elections.
- Zuckerberg dismissed Obama as a "lame duck" after the meeting.
Zuckerberg's Political Aspirations?
- After realizing Facebook's influence on the election, Zuckerberg toured swing states.
- Wynne-Williams believes he considered a presidential run, inspired by Trump's success.