Topic: News Glitch

3 chapters across the catalog

Fruit Machine
Episode 986 2:22:34 - 2:28:04

986: Fruit Machine

CNBC Coinbase Live Trade Failure

A live segment on CNBC intended to demonstrate the ease of selling Bitcoin via the Coinbase app resulted in a system failure. The host was unable to sell $66 worth of Bitcoin but was successfully able to buy more, leading the hosts to mock the "Bitcoin gods" narrative. They argue that this demonstrates a fundamental liquidity problem where users can enter the market but struggle to exit during high-volume periods.

Spy in a Bag
Episode 565 1:02:55 - 1:07:14

565: Spy in a Bag

Adriana, The Face of Healthcare.gov and Online Bullying

Adriana, the woman whose face appeared on the original Healthcare.gov homepage, speaks to ABC News about being bullied online as "Glitch Girl." The hosts highlight that despite the website's $600 million budget, the model was never paid for the use of her stock photo. They also note her status as a non-citizen eligible for the program.