Today, Explained Twitter’s new Musk
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Apr 28, 2022 
Peter Kafka, a media and technology expert, and Shirin Ghaffary, a senior correspondent specializing in social media, dive into Elon Musk’s game-changing acquisition of Twitter. They discuss how Musk's vision for free speech contrasts with existing content moderation practices, leading to a mix of optimism and concern. The duo explores potential staffing cuts, new operational strategies, and how Musk's radical policies may reshape user dynamics, putting Twitter’s future profitability and societal role in the spotlight.
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Rogan-Spotify Impact
- Sean Rameswaram and Peter Kafka discuss the Joe Rogan Spotify controversy.
- They note that Spotify reported no subscriber impact, challenging online pronouncements.
Musk's Uncertain Twitter Plans
- Elon Musk's motivations and plans for Twitter remain uncertain, adding chaos to the platform.
- He wants less content moderation, an edit button, and less spam, but the full picture is unclear.
Twitter's Inconsistent History
- Twitter's history is marked by inconsistent leadership and profitability challenges despite its cultural relevance.
- Recent efforts focused on content moderation to improve the platform's environment.