4 chapters across the catalog
Former Pando Daily founder Sarah Lacy appeared in promotional videos for 5G technology, a move criticized as a compromise of journalistic credibility. The videos suggest that 5G will revolutionize virtual reality and sports broadcasting, though critics argue these claims are exaggerated. The segment explores the trend of tech journalists transitioning into paid promotional roles for major telecommunications companies.
Pando founder Sarah Lacy delivered a keynote speech criticizing the "brosplosion" and toxic masculinity in Silicon Valley. She linked the behavior of tech executives to the political climate under President Trump, though the hosts question the validity of connecting corporate harassment scandals to the administration.
The professional conduct and self-description of Glenn Greenwald are critiqued, specifically his frequent use of the term "producing journalism." The discussion explores whether journalism is a noun or a verb and compares Greenwald's work to traditional field reporting. Concerns are raised about modern journalists spending more time defending their funders than conducting investigative research.
A Pando Daily report alleges that eBay founder Pierre Omidyar co-funded groups involved in the Ukrainian revolution alongside the US government and USAID. This partnership is contrasted with Omidyar's funding of The Intercept, which ostensibly focuses on government transparency. The segment also mentions Jacob Appelbaum and the government funding of the Tor Project as examples of compromised independence in tech and media.
