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TBD | Everybody Sues Facebook

TBD | Everybody Sues Facebook

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


TBD | Everybody Sues Facebook

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, the FTC and more than 40 state attorneys general brought antitrust lawsuits against Facebook. And they’re not pulling their punches. They are calling for Facebook to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp into independent companies. In other words, breakup.

The lawsuits represent some of the most significant antitrust action in the United States in the last 40 years. Will they get results?

Guest:

Tony Romm, tech policy reporter at the Washington Post

Host
Lizzie O’Leary
 
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Released:
Dec 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.