Topic: William Hill

Hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1744 from Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the ongoing conservatorship of Wendy Williams and the controversy surrounding her dementia diagnosis. The conversation introduces the term "engagement farming" as a strategy for media growth and audience interaction.

The UK bookmaker William Hill is reportedly struggling to refinance £1.4 billion in debt. Simultaneously, the UK Minister of Culture has proposed a rating system for websites to protect children from inappropriate content, such as bomb-making instructions. The hosts compare these moves to the internet filtering laws currently being debated in Australia.