November 20, 2024
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#1061 Nice Try, Bluesky (Still Bitter Over Twitter)
As Bluesky rides high, Jesse finally quits Twitter (two years too late.) Co-host Douglas Soltys explains why the fediverse might be our last best hope for social media. 
Jesse Brown
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James Nicholson
Producer
Caleb Thompson
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Director of Audio

Plus, an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, and why Apple News is great for readers (and terrible for publishers)

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Douglas Soltys

 

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