Episode 1716 • • 56:29 - 1:01:43
1716: Silver Buckshot
Romania Election, White House Press Credentials for Creators
The surprise lead of independent candidate Kéline Giorgescu in the Romanian elections is linked to digital influence. Meanwhile, reports suggest the incoming Trump administration may grant White House press credentials to YouTubers and podcasters. The hosts compare this to the early 2000s "blogger" era, noting that algorithms now play a much larger role in determining who goes viral.