2 chapters across the catalog
The New York Times "Paid Post" platform is criticized for allowing companies like Intel and Goldman Sachs to publish content that mimics the site's editorial style. The hosts argue that "unambiguous disclosure" is insufficient when the formatting is identical to news. They conclude that the traditional objectivity of the Times has been compromised by these partnerships.
C-SPAN Social Media Specialist, Tout Investment Analysis
The hosts discover that C-SPAN has hired a "digital social media specialist" and is promoting a platform called "Tout." They find that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Vince McMahon are major investors in Tout, leading them to conclude that the political conventions are being treated like professional wrestling.
