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Pod-Alization: Libsyn Finds Its “Lore”; Is Musk Killing Twitter; Podcast Interviews

January 24, 2023

Frank Racioppi

Is Musk killing Twitter

This week’s Open to Debate formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S.debate podcast asks: Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter? Journalist Kara Swisher argues Yes. Investor Anthony Scaramucci argues No. Wired’s Steven Levy and Insider’s Monica Melton chime in as well with questions.

The 50-minute debate is now available on all podcast platforms (search “Intelligence Squared U.S.”) and on YouTube.

Of course, you could ask another question. Is Musk at Twitter causing Tesla to implode? Musk’s auto business has missed production targets, seen its stock price plummet, and its cars in self-driving mode have been involved in several accidents.

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