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YouTube is the most popular social media platform among US adults, Microsoft isn't releasing a diversity report, and a decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon
-In a 2025 report that looks at social media usage with American adults, the data-driven think tank revealed some nitty-gritty details like year-to-year changes, age gaps and most importantly, frequency of use. At the number one spot, YouTube holds a dominant position.
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Jul 2023
Space Policy Edition: What’s Going on with: Congress, MSR, and ?
<p>We check in on the congressional budget process for NASA, Mars Sample Return’s spiraling cost growth, and the impending end of the regulatory holiday for human commercial space launch companies. Jack Kiraly, director of government relations for The Planetary Society, joins hos ... Show More
56m 49s
Feb 2025
Elon Musk's computer coup
Nilay, David, and Richard Lawler take on a big week in confusing news stories. First, they talk through the latest from Elon Musk's DOGE, which is running rampant through government computer systems with little pushback. Then they explain the latest on the US government's tariff ... Show More
1h 36m
Nov 2024
Election Predictions, Comcast Spinoff Plans, and Guest Dan Harris
Election Day has finally arrived! Kara and Scott discuss the last-minute polls, the debate over equal time on TV, and how this became the "Elon Election." Plus, the final predictions about the race. And if you're feeling stressed out by the election, Friend of Pivot Dan Harris is ... Show More
1h 11m