EPISODE · Jan 18, 2025 · 49 MIN
META Bows to MAGA
from The Focus Group · host Bleav + The Focus Group
META—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—has taken off all guardrails related to what you can or cannot post to their platforms. Their new content moderation policies contain a carveout that allows users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill. Gender, sexuality, race, and religion all appear to be open game in the META universe. But first, “Look Into My Eyes” was the most overlooked documentary of 2024 and John recommends you give it a watch. Also, a rogue IKEA Store was opened in North Korea. Andre Michelin, founder of the tire company and famed Michelin Guides, is our Business Birthday. We’re all business. Except when we’re not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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META—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—has taken off all guardrails related to what you can or cannot post to their platforms. Their new content moderation policies contain a carveout that allows users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill. Gender, sexuality, race, and religion all appear to be open game in the META universe. But first, “Look Into My Eyes” was the most overlooked documentary of 2024 and John recommends you give it a watch. Also, a rogue IKEA Store was opened in North Korea. Andre Michelin, founder of the tire company and famed Michelin Guides, is our Business Birthday. We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
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