Topic: Cnn Plus

Facebook officially cancelled its podcasting initiatives after failing to find a viable monetization model. Meanwhile, Discovery Plus is set to launch, potentially absorbing content from the defunct CNN Plus and the History Channel into a single streaming service.

The hosts review the cover art for Episode 1445, which featured Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and a plastic train. They also recognize the work of artist Sizzletron, specifically a piece titled "Too Slick by Half" and an older Martin Luther King "I have a meme" graphic. The discussion touches on the selection process for art and the avoidance of "dumb Twitter memes" like those surrounding the failure of CNN+.

The rapid shutdown of the CNN Plus streaming service is attributed to a shift in corporate strategy following the Discovery-AT&T merger. Brian Stelter's coverage of the "Libs of TikTok" Twitter account and Florida's parental rights legislation is used to illustrate the platform's perceived ideological leanings.