25. Is Twitter a Two-Way Street?

Dartmouth president Sian Beilock, a psychologist by training, made her name studying why people choke. Now she’s applying those insights to one of the most scrutinized jobs in America. No pressure! SOURCES: Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College. RESOURCES: "Growing share o ... Show More

It’s a hard time to run a university: public trust is low, political pressure is high, and finances are fragile. But Daniel Diermeier, who trained as a political scientist, has Vanderbilt humming. How? He says the key is choosing magnets over wedges. SOURCES: Daniel Diermeier, ch ... Show More

Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can’t be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. In this update of a 2025 episode, Stephen Dubner discovers where all this sludge comes from — and how much it’s costing us. SOURCES: Benjamin Handel, pro ... Show More

Twitter’s audience, more than almost any platform, can feel like it’s all over the place. So how can you not only drive more meaningful conversations but also and build community with existing and potential customers? HubSpot’s Krystal Wu talks through how you can find like-minde ... Show More

Twitter isn't the most visited website in the world. So why are people acting like it is, wonders Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

What does it mean if they heart your story? Why haven't they followed you back? Why did they unfollow you? In this episode, we unpack and try to make sense of all of the social media rules that rule our experience on the internet and in our social circles. Hope you enjoy! Learn m ... Show More

<p>Wondering how to attract and build trust with the people you want to serve as you develop your product and message? Have you considered documenting your journey in public? To discover how to build in public by leveraging Twitter, I interview Arvid Kahl.</p><p><br></p><p><br></ ... Show More

<p>#QOTD: No question for this one! I need more banter!! I'm looking at you, VaynerNation ;)</p> <p>I absolutely hate when people send auto-messages after they've gained a new follower. I have actively un-followed most of you when you do this because it speaks to your intent on ... Show More

<p>Trying to grow a following on Instagram? Could chasing new followers be negatively impacting your connection to current followers? To discover a strategy for growing and sustaining an engaged and responsive community on Instagram, I interview Jonny Keeley.</p><p><br></p><p><br ... Show More

Can Twitter be saved? In a wide-ranging conversation with TED's Chris Anderson and Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discusses the future of the platform -- acknowledging problems with harassment and moderation and proposing some fundamental changes that he hope ... Show More