Topic: Facebook Watch

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Pardon Me
Episode 1040 41:51 - 46:55

1040: Pardon Me

Facebook Watch News Partnerships with Anderson Cooper and Shep Smith

Facebook is partnering with high-profile news anchors including Anderson Cooper, Shepard Smith, and Jorge Ramos to produce original content for its "Watch" video service. The move is intended to combat "fake news" and increase Facebook's share of advertising revenue. The hosts question why traditional networks would allow their top talent to work for a direct digital competitor.