3 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.
Sarah Lacy and Mark Zuckerberg, South by Southwest Interview
The hosts discuss the controversial South by Southwest (SXSW) interview between journalist Sarah Lacy and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. They comment on the negative audience reaction to Lacy's interviewing style and the general atmosphere of the Austin-based festival, which Dvorak dismisses as a "party scene" for people who live near each other in the Bay Area.
