Morning Wire DuckDuckGo Antitrust Case & US Obesity Deaths | Friday Afternoon | 9.22.23
Sep 22, 2023
This episode dives into the DuckDuckGo antitrust case, shedding light on how small search engines are battling industry giants. It also discusses the New York Republicans' legal challenges over mail-in voting. The podcast tackles rising tensions in border security, including Texas’ use of razor wire, and alarming obesity-related death statistics. Plus, there's a quirky story about a woman injured by a moose in Colorado, adding a dash of humor to serious topics.
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DuckDuckGo vs. Google
- DuckDuckGo founder Gabriel Weinberg testified about the difficulties of competing with Google.
- He highlighted Google's deals with phone companies and manufacturers to be the default search option.
New York Voting Lawsuit
- New York Republicans are suing Governor Kathy Hochul over a new law expanding early mail-in voting.
- They argue the law removes safeguards on absentee voting and allows unregulated mass mail ballots.
Disney's Investment Shift
- Disney plans to invest $60 billion in parks and cruise lines.
- This comes after reported losses in their entertainment and streaming services.