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Hosted by: Kevin Roose and Casey Newton
Produced by: Rachel Cohn, Davis Land, and Whitney Jones
Edited by: Jen Poyant
Engineered by: Daniel Ramirez
Original Music by: Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto, and Diane Wong
Featuring: Jack Nicas
In this week’s episode, we delve into the recent developments surrounding X, which has faced a ban in Brazil. We engage in an insightful conversation with Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times. He shares the reactions of Brazilians to this ban, discusses whether Elon Musk has made a strategic misstep in his business decisions, and reflects on what this situation signifies for the broader conversation about free speech globally.
Next, we shift gears and enter “founder mode.” We analyze the viral essay discussing how start-up founders are reclaiming their authority and the implications of this trend for power dynamics in Silicon Valley. This exploration uncovers fascinating insights into the evolving mindset of entrepreneurs in the tech industry.
To wrap up the episode, we turn to our listeners. We feature voice messages from teachers and students who describe the impact of phone bans in schools and how these policies are reshaping their educational experiences.
Guest:
- Jack Nicas, Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times
Additional Reading:
- Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders
- Paul Graham’s Founder Mode
Credits
“Hard Fork” is hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, with production led by Rachel Cohn, Davis Land, and Whitney Jones. The editing is handled by Jen Poyant, while Daniel Ramirez manages the engineering. Original music is composed by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong, and Rowan Niemisto. The episode undergoes careful fact-checking by Caitlin Love.
We extend our special thanks to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Nell Gallogly, Dahlia Haddad, and Jeffrey Miranda for their invaluable contributions.
