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Today, we dive into the intriguing world of Twitter and its recent connection to Elon Musk. Andrea shares her personal dislike for the platform due to the vitriol and cancel culture it often harbors. However, the hosts discuss Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter for a bargain price of $44 billion and his cheeky “dad joke” upon acquiring it. They also unravel the interesting fact that Elon Musk has a large number of children, sparking a humorous comparison to Nick Cannon.
The conversation then delves into the important issue of free speech and Twitter’s history of censorship, particularly during the 2020 election. They touch on the concept of shadow banning and the control that tech giants like Google exert over the flow of information. The hosts express concerns about Elon Musk’s newly formed Content Moderation Council and its potential ...
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