Topic: Media Metrics

An upcoming interview between Robin Roberts and poet Amanda Gorman is mentioned. The discussion shifts to the advertising industry seeking alternatives to Nielsen ratings after the service lost its seal of approval. The move is framed as a desire for the more aggressive "view" counting metrics used by Silicon Valley tech giants.

Donald Trump discusses fluctuating follower and engagement metrics on Twitter during the White House Social Media Summit. The hosts also mention the simultaneous "Netroots Nation" gathering of progressive activists.