The Motivations Of Facebook Reporters, And Their Sources — With Ugly Truth Author Sheera Frenkel
Big Technology Podcast
08/11/21
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Sheera Frenkel is a New York Times reporter and author of the best-selling book, An Ugly Truth. She joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss her hit book and her reporting process. We address critics's claims that Facebook reporters are harsh to the company because they’re mad Trump won, and they’re also upset that social media is eroding their gatekeeping power. Frenkel listens to these critiques and shares her perspective.
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