Jason Goldman

Jason Goldman, an early Twitter exec and former White House digital chief, reflects on the platform he helped shape. He revisits Twitter’s hackathon origins, emergent uses at live events, and how user-built features created unexpected abuse vectors. The conversation covers underinvestment in trust and safety, Twitter’s outsized political influence, and the tensions between attention capture and social responsibility.

In this discussion, Jason Goldman, former White House chief digital officer and a key figure in Twitter's launch, dives into the evolving digital landscape of political campaigns. He analyzes Trump's recent immigration ban in response to dropping poll numbers, debunks myths surrounding immigration and job loss, and urges Democrats to shift narratives towards economic inequality. Goldman also shares insights on Biden's digital strategy, emphasizing the importance of cohesive messaging and adaptability in reaching voters ahead of the upcoming election.