Topic: Cernovich

2 chapters across the catalog

Ear Trumpet
Episode 1265 49:45 - 54:33

1265: Ear Trumpet

Patreon Arbitration War and Silicon Valley Law Firms

Patreon faces a potential financial crisis as hundreds of users, led by figures like Sargon of Akkad and Lauren Southern, file for individual arbitration. Under California law and Patreon's own terms, the company must pre-fund these cases, potentially costing millions in legal fees. The strategy is described as a "nuclear bomb" in the culture war, aimed at punishing the platform for de-platforming creators.

Personfriend
Episode 916 1:11:49 - 1:16:35

916: Personfriend

60 Minutes, Mike Cernovich and Fake News

*60 Minutes* featured a segment on "fake news" starring Mike Cernovich, a blogger associated with the Gamergate movement. Cernovich defended his reporting on Hillary Clinton's health, while the program framed him as a purveyor of nonsense. The hosts examine Cernovich's background, including his divorce settlement and his rise to notoriety through social media.