Topic: Public Square

Jack Dorsey discussed the need to measure and increase the "health" of public conversation on Twitter. He admitted that the platform's original incentives from 12 years ago are no longer sufficient and suggested that massive shifts in operation are required. The hosts analyze his "deep thinker" persona compared to Sandberg's more corporate approach.

A report on the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square describes over one million people crowded into blocks without access to food vendors or public toilets. The lack of facilities is attributed to security concerns regarding potential explosive devices hidden in portable toilets.

A producer from Croatia reports a trend in European cities like Zagreb and Madrid where architects are placing physical obstacles in public plazas to prevent large crowds from gathering. The hosts suggest this is a preemptive measure by governments to discourage riots and protests. They also encourage listeners to sign up for the No Agenda newsletter and contribute to the No Agenda News Network.