Pivot Sean Hannity has a meltdown. Twitter, Facebook and Google tackle misinformation. Softbank abandons WeWork. PLUS Quibi gets a break.
Apr 3, 2020
The hosts dive into Sean Hannity's defense of his misinformation record during the pandemic, sparking a lively discussion on media ethics. They analyze how major tech companies like Twitter and Facebook are responding to COVID-related falsehoods. Meanwhile, Softbank's surprising decision to abandon WeWork raises questions about corporate accountability. Alongside labor strikes, the conversation touches on whether COVID-19 will reshape corporate America. They also ponder the future of Quibi and its potential for growth during quarantine.
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Hannity's Twitter Meltdown
- Sean Hannity tweeted nine times about Kara Swisher's NYT column.
- He called her lazy, incompetent, and a hypocrite after she criticized Fox News's COVID-19 coverage.
Fox News's COVID-19 Messaging
- Fox News's messaging minimized the risks of COVID-19, especially to their older, more vulnerable audience.
- This could be considered reckless endangerment, especially given their access to information.
Swisher's Mother and Fox News
- Kara Swisher's mother, a Fox News viewer, repeated their misinformation about COVID-19.
- Swisher wrote a column about her frustration, which provoked Hannity's angry tweets.