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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Big Take: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta's MAGA Pivot
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been going through a bit of a MAGA rebrand, complete with a new look — gold chains, grown-out hair, custom boxy, black T-shirts — and appearances on so-called manosphere podcasts hosted by MAGA-friendly comedians like Theo Von and Joe Rogan. Those changes have translated to his company, too. Since January, Meta has rolled back diversity efforts, weakened hate speech policies, disbanded its civil-rights team, eliminated its outside fact-checking system and added a prominent Trump ally to its board of directors. On today's Big Take podcast, Bloomberg's Riley Griffin joins host Sarah Holder to discuss the political evolution of Mark Zuckerberg: What he hopes to gain from getting closer to Trump and what he has to show for it.
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
What Zuckerberg's MAGA Rebrand Means for Meta
By and David Fox Save Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take daily podcast today. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been going through a bit of a MAGA rebrand, complete with a new look — gold chains, grown-out hair, custom boxy, black T-shirts — and appearances on so-called manosphere podcasts hosted by MAGA-friendly comedians like Theo Von and Joe Rogan. Those changes have translated to his company, too. Since January, Meta has rolled back diversity efforts, weakened hate speech policies, disbanded its civil-rights team, eliminated its outside fact-checking system and added a prominent Trump ally to its board of directors.
Fox News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Kid Rock embraces American pride, breaks down why performing for veterans is 'most rewarding' work he's done
Kid Rock doesn't intentionally set out to make patriotic music, but that's what the iconic musician manifests when he puts pen to paper. During an interview with Fox News Digital at his "Rock N Rodeo" event in Texas on May 16, Kid Rock acknowledged that his music carries a strong message of American pride, which he's happy about, but it isn't necessarily his goal. "The message of patriotism in my music has just always been there, and I don't know if it's been on purpose. I guess it's not really something I think about. It's just what comes out when I'm writing. What I feel, what I see, what I experience. That's what comes out on a piece of paper and usually into a song," he said. Kid Rock said he gets more into the patriotic spirit around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. "I guess that would mean I have to do a Christmas record, right? Yeah, Kid Rock. Jingle f---ing bells." WATCH: KID ROCK SAYS PATRIOTISM ISN'T HIS INTENT WHEN MAKING MUSIC, 'IT'S JUST WHAT COMES OUT' "The message of patriotism in my music has just always been there, and I don't know if it's been on purpose." Over his multi-decade music career, Kid Rock has performed shows for U.S. service members on active duty. He told Fox News Digital that he'd just sent a text to his "little brother," podcaster Theo Von, who is working with President Donald Trump to perform comedy routines for troops in Qatar, praising him for the work. WATCH: 'TRUMP AT HIS BEST': PODCASTER THEO VON APPEARS WITH THE PRESIDENT IN QATAR "I said, 'Man, I'm so proud of you,' and just sent him some well-wishes, and he said he loved it, it was awesome. I said, 'Yeah, to me, it was some of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my career.' "Unfortunately, those wars were so long. I went a lot of times along with people like Toby Keith – rest in peace, my old friend Toby – and so many other talented artists … that's the least we could do is give our time and talents to be over there entertaining these kids. And like I said, some of the most rewarding, hardest work I've ever done," he said. He added, "It's unfortunate these wars happened, but I feel blessed and so fortunate to have been able to go over there and bring some smiles to these kids' faces, most times halfway around the world in some godforsaken place." WATCH: KID ROCK SAYS PERFORMING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS WAS 'SOME OF THE MOST REWARDING' WORK HE'S DONE "Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo" held an event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on May 16. "Experience the electrifying fusion of rock, country and hip-hop with Kid Rock performing live in concert at this revolutionary new rodeo event during the PBR World Finals!" the website stated. "Known for mega-hits like 'Bawitdaba', 'All Summer Long', and 'Cowboy,' Kid Rock transforms every stage into a powerhouse of energy. Dive into the world of this multi-platinum phenomenon and get ready to rock with one of music's most dynamic and enduring superstars!"
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tim Dillon pushes back on CNN reporter asking if he's part of 'new establishment' that impacted 2024 race
Comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon rejected claims that he and other prominent comedians formed a "new establishment" that contributed to former Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election during an interview with CNN on Monday. Dillon told CNN reporter Elle Reeve that he doesn't "buy the narrative" that several comedians with podcasts were responsible for sinking the Harris campaign or determining the outcome of the race. Reeve asked Dillon whether he believed he was part of a newly emerging establishment, and he pushed back, saying, "I don't think I'm part of the new establishment." Tim Dillon Says Rebranding Of Core American Values As 'Right-wing' Is The 'Craziest Thing' He's Ever Heard Dillon continued, noting that Harris entered the race under challenging conditions: "But this is a very specific circumstance in which Kamala Harris ran for president. She was somewhat unpopular, and she was not a star in Democratic politics before this at all. And her communication strategy was pretty weak. I think most people admitted that. So to hang this defeat all on a few podcasts and to say that they were the problem, I just don't buy the narrative." The comedian dismissed the notion that "a few comedians with podcasts" were able to go toe-to-toe with the "multibillionaires, huge media institutions, a whole political party apparatus" that supported Harris' campaign. Read On The Fox News App "I think it seems like a great way to excuse running an unpopular candidate on a platform that American people weren't sold on," Dillon said. After being pressed further by Reeve on comedians' influence on politics, Dillon mocked the idea that he and other comedians have power that "is equal to the CIA." "The idea that, like, the power that Theo Von has would be equal to, like, the intelligence agencies or these massive legacy media institutions seems crazy," he stated, referencing fellow comedian Theo Von. Comedian Theo Von Backs Trump's Tariff Plan To Bring Life Back To 'Empty' Us Towns Reeve maintained that comedians had significant sway, arguing they had formed an 'establishment' with substantial influence over large audiences. Dillon eventually interrupted, challenging this notion. "Well, just, you used the word establishment," Dillon interjected. "I didn't say that we didn't have any power or that audiences weren't powerful. But when you use the term 'establishment,' I think that that's more than just having an audience. That's having an institutional component that I don't think we have." The comedian continued, offering a counter narrative to the reporter's argument that podcasters had the power to have a major influence on an election. Trump Victory Proves Importance Of Candid, Longform Podcasts As Platform Showed 'Human Side' Of One Candidate "But I think legacy media does. I think the government and the intelligence communities do. I think Hollywood certainly does. And I think all of those people, all of those power factions have worked together for a very, very, very long time. So to say that a few comedians with podcasts equal that seems crazy to me," he article source: Tim Dillon pushes back on CNN reporter asking if he's part of 'new establishment' that impacted 2024 race
Business Insider
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Don't underestimate the power of the 'brocast', Mark Cuban says
Mark Cuban said on Monday that politicians should start paying more attention to podcast bros if they want to connect with young people. "Brocasts aren't republican. They are for young guys. If you want to connect you have to speak to them. If you want to lose by 248k votes in 7 swing states, ignore them," Cuban wrote in a post on Bluesky. Cuban is no stranger to the world of politics and podcasts. The "Shark Tank" star endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in last year's presidential election. Cuban also hit the podcast circuit to campaign for Harris, appearing on shows like Theo Von's "This Past Weekend" and the "All-In" podcast. While Cuban made the comment in relation to elections, the power of the "brocast" is on clear display when it comes to businesses as well. Besides chatting about politics, Cuban has also gone on podcasts to talk about his business ventures. Last week, Cuban went on the "Hims House" podcast, where he discussed the origins of his low-cost online pharmacy, Cost Plus Drugs. "Going back to 2018 or 2017, being here in Texas, I had some Republican friends who were asking me questions like, 'Do you have any ideas how the Republicans can replace the ACA, Obamacare?'" Cuban said. "I'm like: 'No, but it's an interesting question. Let me see if I can come up with some ideas.' So that got me into healthcare. The ideas, you know, never got that far, but it really got me, turned me into a healthcare geek," he added. To be sure, Cuban isn't the only one who has recognized the value of podcasts in connecting with a wider audience. Business leaders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai have been making their rounds on the podcast circuit to talk about their companies or share their views on work and life. Last month, Zuckerberg appeared on Theo Von's podcast, where he shared his take on the value of attending college. "I'm not sure that college is preparing people for, like, the jobs that they need to have today," Zuckerberg said on the podcast. "I think there's a big issue on that, and like all the student debt issues are like really big issues." And in April, too, Melinda French Gates recorded a podcast episode with Scott Galloway, where she talked about the criticism she's faced for her philanthropic efforts. "I'm not sitting on the sidelines. To me, it's so easy to sit on the sidelines and, as Roosevelt used to say, criticize from the sidelines. I'm in the arena doing the work," French Gates said.
