Kara Swisher: Bezos throws a tantrum; Musk thinks he’s Jesus

To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes

News, News Commentary, Politics

4.9 • 718 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Charlie Sykes and Kara Swisher discuss the evolving landscape of media and the influence of billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, and the future of major media outlets like the Washington Post. Swisher talks the motivations behind these billionaires' actions and their impact on society, emphasizing the need for accountability and the dangers of unchecked power. They also discuss the complex relationship between Trump and Elon Musk, Musk's self-perception as a savior and the potential consequences of his actions on Trump's political standing.

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1:41.4	Welcome to the On the Contrary podcast. I'm Charlie Sykes.
1:44.7	Who better to talk about the ongoing in shittification of social media,
1:47.8	actually all media other than our guest today,
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