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Media Archive

Archives for November 2018

Technology
How a Democratic fundraiser taught everyone his Silicon Valley tricksHow a Democratic fundraiser taught everyone his Silicon Valley tricks
Technology

RevUp CEO Steve Spinner cracked the code on raising money for politicians online. And he says it’s not so different from raising money for a startup.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
The exec who built Snapchat Discover is leaving the companyThe exec who built Snapchat Discover is leaving the company
Technology

Nick Bell is stepping down following some recent management changes and four-plus tumultuous years.

By Kurt Wagner
Politics
Trump is lying about voter fraud in Florida, and media outlets are spreading itTrump is lying about voter fraud in Florida, and media outlets are spreading it
Politics

Fact-check failures.

By Aaron Rupar
Voice tech like Alexa and Siri hasn’t found its true calling yet: Inside the voice assistant ‘revolution’
Technology

Until we invent something that wouldn’t be possible without voice, we’re just repurposing online content for our ears.

By Rani Molla
Politics
Trump insists doctored video shared by White House isn’t actually doctoredTrump insists doctored video shared by White House isn’t actually doctored
Politics

The final, most essential command.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
Twitter co-founder Ev Williams says in retrospect that showing how many followers you have wasn’t ‘healthy’Twitter co-founder Ev Williams says in retrospect that showing how many followers you have wasn’t ‘healthy’
Technology

“It really put in your face that the game was popularity,” he said.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
White House press secretary uses fake Infowars video to justify banning CNN reporterWhite House press secretary uses fake Infowars video to justify banning CNN reporter
Politics

Scenes from a dystopia.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
John Skipper, ESPN’s former president, is back ... at a rival sports media company.John Skipper, ESPN’s former president, is back ... at a rival sports media company.
Technology

Skipper’s new goal is to make watching sports online a big business, starting in the U.S. with boxing.

By Eric Johnson
Politics
“Sit down ... you’re a terrible person”: Trump unloads on reporters during ugly news conference“Sit down ... you’re a terrible person”: Trump unloads on reporters during ugly news conference
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Politics

“You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn’t be working for CNN.”

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Fox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midtermsFox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midterms
Politics

An interesting coincidence.

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
America’s love-hate relationship with the New York Times election needle, explainedAmerica’s love-hate relationship with the New York Times election needle, explained
Explainers

The needle is just the name we give to the things we choose to do together.

By Dara Lind
Technology
Full Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode Decode
Technology

Earlier this year, Musk was working 120-hour weeks to ramp up production of Tesla’s Model 3. Now he’s back to a “manageable” 80-90.

By Eric Johnson
Elon Musk: The Recode interview
Technology

Musk talks about his “excruciating” 2018, fighting with journalists on Twitter, why Tesla won’t build an electric scooter and much more.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Why the New York Times won’t sell itself to a billionaireWhy the New York Times won’t sell itself to a billionaire
Technology

Publisher A.G. Sulzberger says he’s not interested in cutting a deal like the Washington Post did with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
HQ Trivia was a blockbuster hit — but internal turmoil and a shrinking audience have pushed its company to the brinkHQ Trivia was a blockbuster hit — but internal turmoil and a shrinking audience have pushed its company to the brink
Technology

A boardroom battle and more alleged management issues have raised new questions about HQ’s future.

By Kurt Wagner