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Recent Episodes

Episode 097 — Google Versus AWS

Posted December 2, 2016 • 01:13:28

Ben and James discuss cloud computing and why Google fell behind AWS, and how the company is taking a very wise strategy in catching up. Note: Due to...

Episode 096 — Sins of Commission and Omission

Posted November 18, 2016 • 01:16:17

Ben and James discuss the fake news epidemic on Facebook, from its structural causes to its effects. Then, Facebook committed sins of omission; the...

Episode 095 — The Backlash Has Arrived

Posted November 11, 2016 • 01:09:32

Ben and James discuss the Trump election, filter bubbles, and the responsibility of the tech industry. Presented by MailChimp Links Ben Thompson: Donald...

Episode 094 — Should Apple Buy Netflix?

Posted November 4, 2016 • 01:18:19

Ben and James discuss when acquisitions make sense, why Apple shouldn’t buy Tesla, and debate whether they should or should not buy Netflix. Presented...

Episode 093 — The Disruption of Everything

Posted October 21, 2016 • 00:57:21

Ben and James discuss the difference between the IT era and the Internet Revolution, first in the context of newspapers and then in the context of society...