Published Sep 21, 2021
The Facebook Philes
Eric Newcomer, alongside Kara Swisher and Katie Benner, delves into Facebook's internal turmoil amidst a critical Wall Street Journal series, examining its portrayal in media, drawing parallels with Big Tobacco, and discussing the broader dynamics of social media's impact on mental health and misinformation.

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