Topic: Media Accountability

6 chapters across the catalog

Lunar Economy
Episode 1872 2:16:06 - 2:20:12

1872: Lunar Economy

Instagram Lockout, No Agenda Social Media

Adam Curry describes being locked out of his personal Instagram account due to a "device recognition" loop, preventing him from promoting the new official No Agenda podcast Instagram page. The hosts lament the "Silicon Valley model" of automated support that leaves users stranded, comparing it to similar issues with Google and Twitter.

French Rats
Episode 1448 1:02:15 - 1:05:19

1448: French Rats

Twitter Advertiser Boycott, NGO Letter, Axelrod Connection

A coalition of 26 NGOs, including Media Matters and Accountable Tech, signed a letter urging Twitter's top advertisers to boycott the platform if Elon Musk removes content safeguards. The Daily Mail's investigation into these groups reveals ties to David Axelrod and the Clinton machine. The hosts list several signatories, noting their common funding sources and political agendas.

Sheep Dipping
Episode 1359 50:26 - 54:51

1359: Sheep Dipping

Trump Rumble Verification, Hydroxychloroquine Admission

Donald Trump has officially joined and been verified on the video platform Rumble. He also revisited the hydroxychloroquine controversy, claiming that recent reports prove it works and that the media's dismissal of the drug likely cost lives. The hosts agree that the media and pharmaceutical industry have avoided accountability for suppressing alternative treatments.

Bot Cops
Episode 1039 17:14 - 18:38

1039: Bot Cops

Deactivating Facebook and Instagram Usage Trends

One of the hosts announces the deactivation of their Facebook account due to a lack of perceived value and concerns over platform toxicity. The decision was mirrored by family members who only maintained accounts for familial connectivity, though the move does not yet extend to Instagram, which remains a primary platform for younger demographics.

Oryx Burgers!
Episode 418 1:00:55 - 1:07:21

418: Oryx Burgers!

State Department Backtracking on Refurbished Syrian Helicopters

The State Department clarified that the Russian helicopters mentioned by Hillary Clinton were likely old units being returned after refurbishment, rather than new shipments. Journalists questioned why this distinction wasn't made initially, leading to a tense exchange during a press briefing.