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Elon Musk is the man-baby billionaire who grossly overpaid to buy Twitter and turn it into a social media hellscape of neo-Nazis, fascists, racists, incels, LGBTQ tormenters, and other far-right trolls. All this, coupled with his mass firings and abuse of Twitter employees, has managed to devalue the platform further and have advertisers fleeing faster than hackers can break into Tesla software.

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  • Another "Perfect" Recording - Trump's Back On Twitter And It Won't Matter
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    We're at the point where the avalanche of good polls for Kamala Harris are just impossible to ignore. What should we really be paying attention to? Joe has his eye on a few of the more eye-popping numbers out there - and why they're real. Plus - Trump's back on Twitter. Why we aren't exactly shaking in our boots after another "perfect" conversation. And what should we be looking for at the Democratic convention next week? Plus - if you're sick of all the BS on Twitter... Sez.us is coming. Check it out and sign up now.
    August 16, 2024
  • Elon Musk, Nicolás Maduro, and Donald Trump
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    In this episode, a classic Rick rant taking aim at three primary figures wreaking havoc on democracy: Elon Musk, Nicolás Maduro, and Donald Trump. He critiques Musk's dissemination of deep fake videos, denounces Maduro's fraudulent election claims in Venezuela, and exposes Trump's alarming rhetoric suggesting an end to voting. Additionally, he addresses listener questions about disinformation, Bitcoin, and the political implications of RFK Jr.'s candidacy.
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  • The Death Of Truth
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    Truth in politics has become an oxymoron. In this episode Rick is joined by veteran journalist and author Steven Brill to discuss his latest book, "The Death of Truth." Brill, the founder of NewsGuard, dives into how social media and the internet have become powerful tools for spreading disinformation, influencing politics, and polarizing society. The conversation covers the impact of generative AI, programmatic advertising, and the role of bad actors like Russia, China, and Iran in propagating falsehoods. Brill shares insights on combating these issues, including potential regulatory measures and political reforms. Steven's book, "The Death of Truth," available now.
    June 12, 2024
  • You're Being Surveilled
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    Feel like someone's watching you? You're probably right. Rick Wilson and Byron Tau, author of "Means of Control" talk Big Tech's big data collection. Is there an alliance between tech companies and government agencies? Get ready - Rick and Byron discuss the birth of a new American surveillance state.
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