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Sep 2025
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AI, TikTok, and the Battle for Media’s F...

VOX MEDIA PODCAST NETWORK
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Ed and Scott are joined by Mark Cuban, serial entrepreneur and investor, to discuss the challenges facing today’s media ecosystem. Mark shares his take on what happened with Jimmy Kimmel, his thoughts on the TikTok deal, and how he believes AI will ultimately impact employment. He also explains why he thinks social media should be age-gated — and why, despit ... Show More
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