Is Limitless Choice Killing Us Slowly?
Imagine a world in which Google and Amazon join together to form an all-knowing corporate juggernaut that could program our every movement. Author Dave Eggers has contemplated such a future in his lat...
13 Sep 202135min
When Will Hollywood Stop Stereotyping Muslims?
Since 9/11, and even before, Hollywood’s portrayal of Muslims has emboldened inaccurate stereotypes of dangerous villains or jihadist terrorists. In addition to misrepresenting Muslims, the industry h...
9 Sep 202129min
Why Ashton Kutcher and Julie Cordua Are Defending Apple
Apple has long been a pioneer on privacy, and has made that a central part of its marketing. So it was surprising to see privacy groups complain last month when it announced new features meant to comb...
2 Sep 202133min
Is Kara Behind on Barbie?
Mattel went through three chief executives in four years before Ynon Kreiz took the job in 2018. He stood the test of time in part because of a big bet: taking Mattel's toys to Hollywood. The toy gian...
30 Aug 202127min
Why Vaccine Mandates for Teachers Have Been a Harder Sell Than Mask Mandates for Kids
As the pandemic has pushed the country into a debate about when and how to reopen schools, Randi Weingarten has faced the ire of parents, teachers, school boards and — of course — Fox News. The presid...
26 Aug 202136min
Yes, the Owner of a Movie Theater Chain Feels Bad for Me
When Kara Swisher wrote a column declaring her love for Vin Diesel and predicting that we will not be returning to movie theaters, Tim League felt sorry for her. He’s the founder of Alamo Drafthouse C...
23 Aug 202134min
How Jason Miller Is Trying to Get Trump Back on the Internet
Social media has felt quieter without the constant ALL CAPS fury of Donald Trump, but Jason Miller is trying to change that.Miller, who was the former president’s longtime aide and spokesman, recently...
19 Aug 202146min
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: ‘Silicon Valley Now Owns Hollywood.’
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is deep in Silicon Valley these days. No, he’s not pitching a start-up (though he does have one of those): He is playing Uber’s former chief executive Travis Kalanick in an upcomi...
16 Aug 202133min
