The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Bails Out Farmers & Sean Duffy and RFK Jr. Pitch Airport "Improvements" | Cory Doctorow
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Dec 10, 2025 
Cory Doctorow, a renowned journalist and internet activist, dives into his concept of 'enshittification,' explaining how tech giants exploit users after initially attracting them. He persuasively argues that blame lies not with consumers but with policymakers and their lax antitrust enforcement. Doctorow offers solutions like tech worker unions and interoperability to reshape the internet for the better. Additionally, he highlights the troubling dynamics at play in today’s digital landscape, aiming for an internet that truly benefits users.
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Parks, Trump Birthday, And Farmer Bailout
- Ronny Chieng mocked the Park Service change that swapped MLK Day and Juneteenth for Trump's birthday/Flag Day free-entry.
- He also highlighted Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout that covers far less than reported losses.
Airport Pull-Ups And A Nursing Pitch
- Ronny Chieng recapped the DOT press conference where Sean Duffy proposed pull-up bars and family lanes for airports.
- He described RFK Jr.'s nursing-space comments and their ensuing pull-up contest turning into a masculinity display.
How Platforms Turn Against Users
- Platforms often start by serving users well and then lock them in by becoming indispensable to social connections.
- Once locked, companies shift to serving advertisers and businesses, degrading user experience for profit.
