Pivot The Oscars, a Silicon Valley Bank Update, and Data Privacy
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Mar 14, 2023 Joined by Sam Sanders, pop culture expert and host of Into It, they dive into the aftermath of the Silicon Valley Bank crisis and the latest Oscars trends. The conversation highlights the historic wins and representation shifts in Hollywood, alongside a thought-provoking exploration of data privacy issues linked to a church scandal involving priests. They also critique modern media ethics and discuss the impact of streaming on award shows, questioning how the industry can adapt to changing audience habits.
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Gary Lineker's Suspension
- Sports broadcaster Gary Lineker returned to the BBC after suspension for criticizing the UK government's migration policy.
- The incident sparked a debate about social media guidelines for journalists.
Journalistic Objectivity
- The concept of journalistic objectivity disproportionately benefits privileged groups, creating a biased default.
- Sam Sanders argues for more freedom of expression in journalism.
Oscars Sweep
- Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated the Oscars, making history with Michelle Yeoh's Best Actress win.
- Yeoh is the first self-identified Asian woman to win the award.