Helen Lewis, a staff writer for The Atlantic, and Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg reporter, dive into Donald Trump's savvy strategy to charm the young male demographic via 'bro podcasts.' Comedian Theo Von and Twitch streamer Adin Ross are called out for their roles in creating viral moments for Trump's 2024 campaign. The discussion highlights the risks of such informal media engagements, emphasizing how the candid nature of these platforms can potentially backfire for politicians. Expect surprising insights about the changing landscape of political communication!

Guest Ashley Carman, Bloomberg reporter who covers Spotify, discusses Spotify's layoffs, financial struggles, and ambitions for the future. The podcast explores Spotify's impact on the music industry, its podcasting strategy, and its position in relation to TikTok. It also delves into the recent app redesign and its goal of becoming a hub for discovering culture, music, and podcasts.

Bloomberg News Americas Finance Team Leader Sally Bakewell and Cheryl Pate discuss bank earnings and outlook. Joel Weber and Ashley Carman explore Taylor Swift's re-recorded albums and the unique economics of the music industry. Ana Arsov highlights the performance of big banks and the metrics to consider.

2021 was the year everyone who wasn’t already in podcasting jumped in the pool - and everyone who was already there spent more time and money trying to move the industry from promising to profitable. The Verge’s Ashley Carman joins Recode’s Peter Kafka to talk about everyone from Amazon to Apple to Spotify - of course - and talk about what we’re going to see, and listen to, next year.Featuring: Ashley Carman (@ashleyrcarman), Senior Reporter at The Verge and Lead Writer at Hot PodHost: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nilay Patel is joined by Verge deputy editor Dan Seifert and news editor Chaim Gartenberg to discuss i0S14.5, Apple's earnings, Epic vs. Apple, chip shortages, and Samsung's new laptops.Senior reporter Ashley Carman joins the show to talk about the wave of action in the podcast industry this past week.Further reading: People who are vaccinated don’t need to wear masks during many outdoor activities, CDC says Social media platforms become triage centers as India struggles with a COVID-19 surge The first problem was vaccine supply. Now, it’s demand. Officials lift pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine iOS 14.5 is out now with new Face ID mask features and Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Why Apple’s new privacy feature is such a big deal Apple’s iPhone 12 and Mac sales skyrocket despite ongoing pandemic Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial Eddy Cue wanted to bring iMessage to Android in 2013 Apple fined $12M by Russian regulator over App Store monopoly abuse Can Apple get you to pay for podcasts?  Spotify launches podcast subscriptions, but you can’t subscribe in-app Spotify’s miniplayer for Facebook launches today Facebook is building its own in-app podcast player Clubhouse is partnering with the NFL for draft week programming SiriusXM acquires Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible and a bigger stake in the podcasting world Spotify is raising prices for lots of its plans Spotify premium subscriber count increases 21 percent to 158 million Spotify is okay with Joe Rogan telling 21-year-olds not to get vaccinated Samsung’s new Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 are lightweight laptops with OLED screens Samsung announces a cheaper entry-level Galaxy Book with no OLED Samsung’s Galaxy Book Odyssey introduces Nvidia’s new RTX 3050 Ti Elon Musk says Tesla made ‘significant mistakes’ with solar roof project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Seifert, deputy editor at The Verge, shares insights about upcoming Apple products and rumors, particularly focusing on the much-anticipated AR headset and new iPads. Ashley Carman, a senior reporter, dives into the rise of Clubhouse and its competitors, discussing the evolving landscape of social audio platforms. The conversation also touches on digital advertising privacy challenges with Google's FLoC initiative, highlighting the tension between user tracking and privacy. Together, they navigate the future of tech and audio communication.

Ashley Carman, a staff writer at The Verge known for her expertise in consumer technology, joins the discussion on alarming reports of smart ovens activating on their own. They delve into Apple’s controversial battery safety measures and the impact of unauthorized repairs. The conversation also touches on Huawei's intriguing HarmonyOS and its potential challenges, alongside Spotify's advancements in podcast analytics. Listeners will enjoy insights into the balance between tech convenience and safety, sprinkled with humor about modern smart appliances.

Ashley Carman and Kaitlyn Tiffany discuss the importance of anonymous accounts online, exploring reasons behind anonymity, impact on creativity, dealing with harassment, and cultivating online personas. From art-driven profiles to anonymous Twitter parody accounts, they delve into the complexities of maintaining privacy while engaging with online communities.

In this discussion, technology journalist Casey Newton and staff writers Ashley Carman and Paul Miller dissect the key revelations from Facebook's F8 conference. They delve into Facebook's strategic pivot towards privacy, examining new features like encrypted messaging and a redesign focused on user integration. The trio also explores the dark side of social media algorithms, their potential to amplify harmful content, and the impact of Instagram's authenticity measures. Their insights reveal surprising implications for social media's future in maintaining user trust.

Veronica Belmont and Ashley Carman explore the rise of gamification in our everyday lives, discussing the addictive nature of gaming, the US military's use of games as a recruitment tool, and the power of gamification in motivating people. They also emphasize the importance of understanding the games embedded in apps and platforms and creating better online experiences.