Published Jun 2, 2020

How Facebook and Twitter are dealing with racist posts and Friend of Pivot Baratunde Thurston on why “now is the time to step up, show up, or shut up”

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, joined by guest Baratunde Thurston, explore how social media giants like Facebook and Twitter navigate hate speech and misinformation, amid calls for racial justice and police reform, while critiquing tech leaders to take meaningful actions over superficial gestures.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Social Media Influences
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Racial Justice Movements
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Corporate Responsibility
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How Facebook and Twitter are dealing with racist posts and Friend of Pivot Baratunde Thurston on why “now is the time to step up, show up, or shut up”

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Social Media Opportunities

Presidential Response Analysis

Twitter's Potential Pivot

Obama's Impact

Tech Industry Insights

Police Reform Urgency

Systemic Racism Discussion

Embracing Empathy

Strategic Moves

NFL Statement Analysis

Digging Out

Twitter's Opportunity

Zuckerberg's Fail

Zuckerberg's Accountability

Corporate Response

Episode Highlights

Social Media Influences

Racial Justice Movements

Corporate Responsibility

How Facebook and Twitter are dealing with racist posts and Friend of Pivot Baratunde Thurston on why “now is the time to step up, show up, or shut up”

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Social Media InfluencesBaratunde Thurston discusses the evolving roles of Twitter and Facebook in managing misinformation and hate speech amid social unrest. He critiques their approaches and highlights the need for accountability and innovation in social media platforms.

Social Media Influences

Racial Justice MovementsThe episode continues with Baratunde Thurston discussing the urgent need for police reform and the role of media in shaping public perception of protests. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and collective action in addressing systemic racial issues.

Racial Justice Movements

Corporate Responsibility