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Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the survival of Twitter
FromABC News Daily
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13 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Since billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took over Twitter, he's been inflicting a special type of chaos, sacking half the company's workforce, issuing ultimatums and alienating advertisers.
Over the weekend, he even allowed Donald Trump, who was banned in 2021, back on to the platform.
It's been such a tumultuous time, some observers think Twitter could collapse within days.
Today, senior writer at tech website The Verge, Elizabeth Lopatto on the richest man in the world's dreams for the site, and whether he can pull them off.
Featured:
Elizabeth Lopatto, senior writer, The Verge and author, 'This Week in Elon' newsletter
Over the weekend, he even allowed Donald Trump, who was banned in 2021, back on to the platform.
It's been such a tumultuous time, some observers think Twitter could collapse within days.
Today, senior writer at tech website The Verge, Elizabeth Lopatto on the richest man in the world's dreams for the site, and whether he can pull them off.
Featured:
Elizabeth Lopatto, senior writer, The Verge and author, 'This Week in Elon' newsletter
Released:
Nov 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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