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What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Influencer Administration

What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Influencer Administration

Trump is packing his administration with social media stars who are selling products, promoting brands and communicating with the public in unprecedented ways.

Slate Daily Feed · Slate

December 6, 202425m 35s

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Show Notes

From Dr. Oz to RFK Jr. to Donald Trump himself—the incoming administration looks like it will be populated with pitchmen and influencers. Will anyone take steps to divest from their businesses or avoid conflicts of interest—or will everyone just follow Trump’s lead from last time? 


Guest: Drew Harwell, tech reporter for the Washington Post. 


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