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How Jezebel Changed Media and Why TikTokers Are Rizzing Up Osama bin Laden
How Jezebel Changed Media and Why TikTokers Are Rizzing Up Osama bin Laden
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Length:
74 minutes
Released:
Nov 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Anna Holmes, the founder of jezebel.com, and Crooked’s own Erin Ryan—the site’s former managing editor—join Offline to discuss the origin and legacy of a publication that redefined feminism for millions of women. With Jezebel shuttering last week, Anna, Erin and Jon question whether the site was a victim of its own success, to what extent it shaped identity politics, and if it’s fair to blame Jezebel’s readers for the anger and infighting we see on the internet today. But first! Max and Jon take a closer look at Osama bin Laden apologists on TikTok, the new device that claims to reduce phone dependence, and Ron DeSantis’ fight to post anonymously online. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
Released:
Nov 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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