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Ryan Mac

Reporter at The New York Times and co-author of "Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter."

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204 snips
Feb 6, 2025 • 1h

Dissecting Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover with Anne Applebaum, Eoin Higgins & Ryan Mac

In this insightful conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum, IT Brew reporter Eoin Higgins, and New York Times journalist Ryan Mac analyze Elon Musk's aggressive takeover of key government operations. They discuss the troubling implications of tech billionaires influencing democracy and governance, drawing parallels to historical regimes. The guests explore how Musk's actions challenge accountability in the digital age, as well as the potential for corporate tactics to undermine democratic values. Expect a captivating dive into the intersection of technology and politics.
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31 snips
Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 19min

Nike's CEO Shake-up, Trump's "Deranged" Messaging, and Guests Kate Conger and Ryan Mac

Join technology reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac as they unveil the chaos behind Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. They share captivating behind-the-scenes stories from their new book, revealing the impact of Musk's leadership on the platform and global discourse. The duo also dives into Nike's recent executive shake-up and whether it can revive the brand. Plus, they analyze Trump's outlandish messages and the political landscape, providing sharp insights into a turbulent moment in tech and politics.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 31min

What Next TBD | The DOGE Resistance

Tech reporter Ryan Mac, co-author of “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter,” discusses the resignation of 21 federal workers from the U.S. Digital Service in protest against DOGE management. He highlights the growing dissatisfaction and calls for transparency among staff. The conversation dives into political tensions resulting from these protests, the impact of Musk's leadership style, and the ongoing challenges faced by federal employees amid the rising conflict surrounding DOGE initiatives. Mac provides an insightful look at the intersection of innovation, loyalty, and accountability.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 59min

Debate: Has Elon’s Twitter Takeover Worked? — With Ryan Mac, Kate Conger, Zach Coelius

Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, both reporters for The New York Times and co-authors of "Character Limit," team up with venture capitalist Zach Coelius to debate Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter. They discuss the platform's valuation drop from $44 billion to $19 billion and explore Musk's controversial changes versus investor expectations. The trio also delves into the evolving political stances on the platform, its resilience amid chaos, and how corporate culture shifts impact public perception and trust.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 1min

Elon! Elon! Elon! with Ryan Mac

Ryan Mac, a New York Times reporter and co-author of "Character Limits: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter," shares his insights on Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter. He discusses Musk's management style and the resulting impact on company culture and political discourse. The conversation delves into the societal implications of Musk's immense wealth and influence, especially regarding democracy. Mac also humorously addresses the controversial rebranding of Twitter to X, revealing how these changes affect public perception.