Decline of social media, Rail union labor negotiations

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We talk to a writer for The Atlantic about how and why social media platforms are declining. Then, a transportation reporter joins us with the latest on Congress intervening to try and prevent a labor strike among rail workers’ unions.

Featured in this Show

  • Why we're in the final days of social media

    Our guest suggests we embrace the possible ruination of social media as we know it.

  • Why Congress is working to prevent a labor strike among rail workers

    Rail workers’ unions across the country are threatening to go on strike as they negotiate a new labor agreement. We’ll find out how the situation has gotten to this point and how Congress is looking to intervene.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Ian Bogost Guest
  • Tanya Snyder Guest

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