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We're joined by Tomicah Tillemann, former U.S. State Department official and President of Project Liberty, for a conversation on the entrenched problems of the Internet and how to rebuild it from the ground up with digital rights, sovereignty, and decentralization at its core.   Tomicah has spent decades working on governance, blockchain innovation, and digital infrastructure. As a key architect behind the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP) and the Frequency blockchain, his mission is to restore agency, trust, and dignity to the digital public square.   We dive into: -Why today's internet operates like a digital feudal system and how to break free -The rise of the attention economy vs. the potential of an "intention economy" -How Project Liberty's Frequency infrastructure is helping millions regain control of their data -The People's Bid to acquire TikTok and what it means for platform ownership -Why AI agents must serve individuals not corporations -Lessons from blockchain land registries, data scraping lawsuits, and digital identity   Key Takeaways from the Episode:   1. The Internet Is Broken by Design: Big platforms dominate because they've captured our data and social graphs. Tomicah argues this has led to a neo-feudal internet where users generate value but own nothing.   2. The Path to Digital Sovereignty Starts with Shared Infrastructure: Through DSNP and Frequency, Project Liberty is building a protocol layer where users control their identities and data, independent of any platform.   3. Attention Economy vs. Intention Economy: We're fed content designed to addict us. What if platforms instead let us define what we want and curate our own algorithms?   4. Why Project Liberty Could Transform TikTok: If successful in acquiring TikTok, Tomicah's team would migrate 170M users onto Frequency, allowing data portability, shared economic upside, and participatory governance.   5. AI Agents Should Work for Us, Not Big Tech: Like Kurt Flood challenging MLB's reserve clause, Tomicah believes users deserve AI agents that act as fiduciaries, not surveillance tools.   6. Open Models Must Be Paired with Compensation: Even when AI scrapes public data, individuals should benefit economically. New systems can recognize digital labor and creativity.   7. Blockchain Still Holds Real-World Potential: From land registries to stablecoins, decentralized tech offers breakthrough solutions, especially in emerging markets where institutions are weak.   8. Decentralized Identity Is Key to Truth: In an AI-saturated world, verifying authenticity is critical. Frequency lets posts be cryptographically validated without storing full data on-chain.   Timestamps:   (01:53) – What's wrong with the internet? A history of digital feudalism (04:11) – Network effects and the value users create but never capture (07:03) – Shared social graphs vs. platform monopolies (09:00) – Why platforms manipulate us: inside the attention economy (10:32) – Designing an intention-based digital experience (15:13) – What Frequency is and why millions are using it (18:35) – How Frequency enables social graph portability for developers (19:20) – Comparing DSNP to other decentralized networks (e.g. BlueSky) (22:19) – The good and bad of LLMs—and how to steer them responsibly (27:51) – Should OpenAI pay us for using our data? A digital labor argument (29:34) – Why we need AI agents that act as fiduciaries (31:43) – What a decentralized TikTok would look like (31:55) – Governance, monetization, and the shift to user ownership (35:19) – Blockchain for land titles: a Global South use case (37:55) – Why stablecoins are money for the internet (39:01) – Identity and authenticity: how Frequency verifies truth online (41:38) – Rating U.S. crypto policy: regulation, innovation, and FTX fallout

TikTok's GDPR Fine, Project Liberty's Push for Data Ownership, and More Tech News Updates In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses several key topics in the tech world: TikTok's hefty fine of 530 million euros by the EU for GDPR violations, Project Liberty's advocacy for user-controlled data ownership, Wikipedia's integration of AI to support its editors, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's concerns over the US falling behind China in AI talent, and the latest developments in the Meta AI copyright case. The show emphasizes the importance of data privacy, AI workforce development, and the ongoing legal and regulatory challenges in the tech industry. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:32 TikTok's GDPR Fine and Project Liberty's Response 03:27 Wikipedia's AI Integration 04:57 NVIDIA's AI Talent Concerns 06:45 Meta's AI Copyright Case 07:54 Conclusion and Contact Information

In today's media environment, disinformation and distraction are pervasive. The most troubling issue may not be misinformation but the critical information that is systematically ignored or underreported. Andy Lee Roth, Editor-at-Large of Project Censored, returns to Sustainability In Your Ear to discuss the top censored stories of 2023–2024, with a special focus on environmental reporting. Project Censored has tracked and amplified suppressed stories since 1976, drawing attention to the topics that corporate media tends to ignore. Roth highlights how the U.S. is witnessing explicit censorship of climate-related information alongside the erosion of regulatory frameworks and cutting federal support for scientific research. Media campaigns are designed to resist change and maintain the status quo, even at the expense of future generations.In 2024, most of Project Censored's top stories involve environmental issues, signaling a critical moment in our media landscape. From the health risks associated with gas stoves to the underreported impacts of climate debt, from greenwashed net-zero pledges to global and domestic challenges in water security, vital environmental and climate issues often go unreported. The stories are not lacking in evidence, they are under-reported due to the incentives of media ownership and the influence of advertisers. Roth argues that people can practice media literacy to unpack the incomplete narratives that dominate the media to better understand the world around them. Ultimately, he believes that change lies in the hands of an informed and engaged public. Citizens are the ultimate arbiters of policy, values, and future direction—and it's through independent journalism that society learns and debates a more sustainable and just future. You can learn more about Project Liberty and the Under-Reported Stories of the Year at projectcensored.org.Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on iTunesFollow Sustainability In Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1006: We're joined by Brian Kramer, EVP of Cars Commerce to talk about the upcoming auto tariffs and how Tesla's market share is declining. Plus, as the deadline to sell TikTok nears, some surprising potential buyers have emerged.Show Notes with links:As auto tariffs are set to go into effect (and potentially stick this time) on April 3, automakers have sent representatives to Washington to lobby directly with the Trump administration, arguing that tariffs on parts will drive up costs by billions of dollars.Meanwhile OEMs are warning dealers that vehicle pricing could change, with Hyundai telling its dealers “current vehicle pricing is not guaranteed and may be subject to change for units wholesaled after April 2.”Here to talk tariffs and how dealers should be approaching the next weeks and month is our good friend Brian Kramer, EVP of Cars Commerce and GM of Accutrade.With an April 5 deadline looming, ByteDance must sell TikTok's U.S. segment or face a full ban. President Trump is optimistic that a deal is on the horizon.The app, with 170M U.S. users, was deemed a national security risk over data-sharing concerns and was originally set to be shut down on January 19.A wide range of potential buyers includes Blackstone, Perplexity, MrBeast, and Project Liberty.Project Liberty claims it has $20B in investor commitments for a deal and made an offer ahead of the January deadline.“There's tremendous interest in TikTok,” said President Trump.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Friend of the show, Howie Mandell is filling in for Jason Alexander. He’s the only man balder than Jason so… it works! Lately, TikTok has been in the news with claims that it’s an arm of the Chinese Government - but with 170 million Americans on the app, is there a danger? Billionaire Frank McCourt thinks this perceived danger can be turned into a positive by using TikTok’s American userbase to supercharge a brand new and improved internet. Really, no really! Frank McCourt, Jr. is a civic entrepreneur and the executive chairman of McCourt Global, a private family company committed to building a better future through real estate, sports, technology, media, and capital investment industries. Additionally, he's the founder of Project Liberty, a far-reaching, $500 million initiative focused on leading a movement of people who want to take back control of their lives in the digital age by reclaiming the internet. Frank also owns the French football club Olympique de Marseille and formerly owned the Los Angeles Dodgers. *** IN THIS EPISODE: How influential are apps like TikTok? The weaponization of social media has empowered mob rule. McCourt founded Project Liberty to take control of our data & privacy. TikTok poses an existential threat? People should have the right to own and sell their own data. Would Howie lose his 11 million followers if Frank buys TikTok? TikTok influencers don’t know who their followers are unlike other platforms. Influencers, not social media platforms should own their followers. The Chinese Government can feed disinformation to 170 million Americans; to get them to believe what the Chinese want them to believe. Mr. Beast, Kevin O’Leary… …and maybe Howie, are joining Project Liberty. But will Byte Dance actually sell U.S. TikTok? Jason returns and has thoughts! *** FOLLOW FRANK: Website (McCourt Global): mccourt.com Website (Project Liberty): projectliberty.io Website (Fix TikTok): thepeoplesbid.com Instagram: @pro_jectliberty X: @pro_jectliberty *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The clock is ticking, Glenn warns. America is living a lifestyle that it cannot afford, and the country cannot sustain itself if it continues. Glenn lays out exactly what is going wrong with America's economy and what President Trump is doing to try to stop it, and he warns of what is coming if nothing changes. Glenn and Stu further dissect Trump's latest tariffs against Canada and Mexico and what Trump's endgame is in implementing them. Glenn discusses the shocking news that Trump's DOGE organization found regarding USAID. Is USAID nothing more than a covert CIA operation that funnels money endlessly? Glenn also looks at Obama's questionable foreign policies that may have led to terrorists being given weapons in Syria. What other governmental corruption will be exposed? Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt joins to explain why he's in the race to buy TikTok and why he believes the platform is worth saving. Glenn and Stu debate the top contender for the 2028 Democrat Party presidential nominee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The clock is ticking, Glenn warns. America is living a lifestyle that it cannot afford, and the country cannot sustain itself if it continues. Glenn lays out exactly what is going wrong with America's economy and what President Trump is doing to try to stop it, and he warns of what is coming if nothing changes. Glenn discusses the shocking news that Trump's DOGE organization found regarding USAID. Is USAID nothing more than a covert CIA operation that funnels money endlessly? Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt joins to explain why he's in the race to buy TikTok and why believes the platform is worth saving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even with a new president, the future of TikTok is still uncertain. One bidder for the app is Project Liberty, which is mounting what it calls a “people's bid” for the ByteDance-owned video-based social media network. If the organization, which was founded by businessman Frank McCourt, is successful, it could place the platform under U.S.-based ownership, satisfying the law that banned TikTok in its current structure. Joining The PR Week podcast this week is Tomicah Tillemann, president of Project Liberty, who explains how a deal could take place, what a new version of TikTok would look like and how his organization wants to get rid of the “neo-feudal framework” of the internet. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including the first briefing from new White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, a Super Bowl marketing preview, Target's decision to pull back diversity, equity and inclusion programs, recent deals and people moves at Shake Shack and Lyft.  Upcoming events!PR pros, it's time to build the future! Join PRDecoded: Comms at a Crossroads on February 4, 2025, at Convene, 237 Park Ave, NYC.Dive into the hottest trends—The White House, employee engagement, State of Mind Marketing, PE & PR, DE&I, stakeholder capitalism—and connect with industry leaders shaping what's next.Don't miss this chance to elevate your impact. Visit PRDecoded.com to register now!PRDecoded: Comms at a Crossroads. Healthcare PR pros, don't miss the PRWeek Healthcare Conference on February 4, 2025, at Convene, 237 Park Ave, NYC.Dive into health under the new administration, health equity, the latest for GLP-1s, industry innovation and best practice shaping healthcare comms. Register now at prweekushealthcare.com Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

YouTube and TikTok star MrBeast is looking to buy TikTok as part of Project Liberty, as a 75-day time limit ticks down for the social media company to find a non-Chinese owner or risk being permanently banned.UPDATE: "Project Liberty has only been in talks with Mr. Beast and the parties have not entered into an official agreement." source: AxiosGuest: Jeffrey Edell, Chairman & CEO, MeWeMeWe ➜ https://mewe.com/register00:00 Intro00:08 Sponsor: Tangem01:00 TikTok phones selling01:32 Trump Confuses Everyone: What will Trump do?03:06 What is MeWe and how are you related to Project Liberty?04:57 Evolution of Social Media08:40 Will we see TikTok on Web3?11:30 Kevin O'Leary: Secret Golden shares 12:43 Frank McCourt: Mr. Beast Joins Project Liberty14:23 Does the Golden Share ruin the TikTok deal?16:55 Could Mr. Beast create a massive airdrop of $TIKTOK coin?20:00 Mr. Beast airdrops21:12 Kevin O'Leary: How important is expansion into international?22:24 What if deal doesn't go through?24:42 TikTok users didn't care about their data?25:30 Why Avalanche?29:43 When do you plan on launching the L1?30:43 Will Mark Zuckerberg ever deliver on web3 promise?33:33 Outro#crypto #tiktok #tiktokban~Polkadot & Avalanche Bid For TikTok! Mr. Beast Joining?

The Israeli cabinet approves a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Investor Kevin O'Leary of "Shark Tank" discusses Project Liberty's bid for TikTok now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a potential ban. Plus, Canada's energy minister on trade talks with the incoming Trump administration. And, SpaceX's Starship rocket is grounded after a test flight explodes. All that and more, with Julia Chatterley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank McCourt Jr.., Founder of Project Liberty & Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, speak on the possibility of buying TikTok before the ban takes effect in Jan 19th. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Romaine Bostick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court upholds the law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok by Sunday or face an effective ban in the U.S., just days before President-Elect Trump is set to take office. Frank McCourt, the Founder of Project Liberty, a company making a bid to buy the U.S. assets joins with his reaction and potential solutions to keep TikTok online. Then Investors try and make sense of what names in the social media sector could be impacted the most. Plus with this week's retreat in treasury yields, is the market positioned to once again make a run towards record highs? Sara Eisen and Mike Santoli break it all down on Money Movers.

As the January 19 deadline for a potential TikTok ban approaches, Project Liberty confirmed it has made a formal offer to purchase TikTok's US assets from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. While the bid amount was not disclosed, billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty previously secured $20 billion in verbal commitments from investors willing to support the purchase. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 intro00:14 Sponsor: Tangem00:33 TikTok Deadline01:28 TikTok Reactions06:10 Everyone Panicing06:40 Polkadot Ecosystem07:05 Frequency Teases Acquisition07:24 Web3 Benefits Coming08:52 Elon Musk Buying TikTok?09:16 Kevin O'Leary on TikTok Bid10:01 Supreme Court says to Open Source TikTok11:39 Frank McCourt Confirms Offer Made12:36 Crypto Coins To Watch13:44 $PHALA14:02 Avalanche $AVAX & MeWe App14:27 $ARENA on Twitter15:01 $WIFD Meme Coin on Polkadot15:28 Virtuals A.I. Agents15:55 $MYTH Games16:48 $DOT & $AVAX Charts17:29 outro#TikTok #Crypto #Polkadot~TikTok Ban Saved By Polkadot?

(00:00) MORNING NEWS DUMP The new slate of Republican executives take office today in Missouri, and Mike Kehoe formally becomes Governor. Businessman and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary is teaming up with Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt to try to purchase TikTok's US assets from its parent company, ByteDance. Story here: https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/tech/make-tiktok-wonderful-again-kevin-oleary-explains-his-plan-to-save-the-platform/ California Gov. Newsome talks about the SoCal wildfires. Story here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/01/12/newsom-announces-executive-order-regarding-rebuilding-as-la-continues-to-burn-n2184251 Trilby Lundberg from the Lundberg Letter comments on gas prices and the SoCal wildfires. Over 100,000 people have signed a petition to demand the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Men will not be using women's bathrooms on Capitol Hill. Comments on Pete Hegseth's nomination as Sec. of Defense. Story here: https://www.westernjournal.com/dems-hopes-dreams-crushed-one-word-pete-hegseths-fbi-background-check-submitted-senate/ Blues (20-20-4) return to the ice Tuesday night when they host the Calgary Flames (20-14-7) at Enterprise Center at 7pm. Then they play them again on Thursday night. When was the last time a team stayed in town for 2 successive games?! (11:09) Many of Trump's cabinet picks and other key positions will be getting their confirmation hearings this week. They'll begin on Tuesday. Story and schedule here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trumps-cabinet-picks-are-set-for-senate-hearings-heres-the-schedule/ar-BB1rjS8v?ocid=BingNewsSerp (23:17) MO Sen. Nick Schroer previews this week in Jeff City and the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session along with other issues like snow removal. https://www.nickschroer.com/ (37:59) A look at the current state of snow and ice removal in the area and the frustrations we're all dealing with as some areas are still struggling with snow removal. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) MORNING NEWS DUMP The new slate of Republican executives take office today in Missouri, and Mike Kehoe formally becomes Governor. Businessman and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary is teaming up with Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt to try to purchase TikTok's US assets from its parent company, ByteDance. Story here: https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/tech/make-tiktok-wonderful-again-kevin-oleary-explains-his-plan-to-save-the-platform/ California Gov. Newsome talks about the SoCal wildfires. Story here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/01/12/newsom-announces-executive-order-regarding-rebuilding-as-la-continues-to-burn-n2184251 Trilby Lundberg from the Lundberg Letter comments on gas prices and the SoCal wildfires. Over 100,000 people have signed a petition to demand the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Men will not be using women's bathrooms on Capitol Hill. Comments on Pete Hegseth's nomination as Sec. of Defense. Story here: https://www.westernjournal.com/dems-hopes-dreams-crushed-one-word-pete-hegseths-fbi-background-check-submitted-senate/ Blues (20-20-4) return to the ice Tuesday night when they host the Calgary Flames (20-14-7) at Enterprise Center at 7pm. Then they play them again on Thursday night. When was the last time a team stayed in town for 2 successive games?! (10:16) Missouri statewide officials take oaths of office today. Story here: https://www.missourinet.com/2025/01/10/missouris-senate-republican-floor-leader-establishes-priorities-for-2025-legislative-session/ (23:04) Mark Mix from National Right To Work (NRTW) talks about a worker in Troy, IL, who is fighting for his workplace rights. He also discusses whether the Trump administration can be good for workers both in and out of unions. More NRTW info here: https://nrtwc.org/ Info on Mark here: https://www.nrtw.org/bio-mam/ (36:20) MORNING NEWS DUMP The new slate of Republican executives take office today in Missouri, and Mike Kehoe formally becomes Governor. Businessman and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary is teaming up with Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt to try to purchase TikTok's US assets from its parent company, ByteDance. Story here: https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/tech/make-tiktok-wonderful-again-kevin-oleary-explains-his-plan-to-save-the-platform/ California Gov. Newsome talks about the SoCal wildfires. Story here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/01/12/newsom-announces-executive-order-regarding-rebuilding-as-la-continues-to-burn-n2184251 Trilby Lundberg from the Lundberg Letter comments on gas prices and the SoCal wildfires. Over 100,000 people have signed a petition to demand the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Men will not be using women's bathrooms on Capitol Hill. Comments on Pete Hegseth's nomination as Sec. of Defense. Story here: https://www.westernjournal.com/dems-hopes-dreams-crushed-one-word-pete-hegseths-fbi-background-check-submitted-senate/ Blues (20-20-4) return to the ice Tuesday night when they host the Calgary Flames (20-14-7) at Enterprise Center at 7pm. Then they play them again on Thursday night. When was the last time a team stayed in town for 2 successive games?! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the controversies continue. I'll update you on the Meta moderation controversy. The latest twist in the WordPress brouhaha. The TikTok thing is coming to a head right now as we speak, in the form of Supreme Court arguments. Asking again if the business model of Triple A gaming development is broken. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.Sponsors:Qualialife.com/ride and code rideLinks:Mark Zuckerberg gave Meta's Llama team the OK to train on copyrighted works, filing claims (TechCrunch)Automattic says it will reduce its contribution to WordPress core project to match WP Engine (TechCrunch)Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty proposes bid for TikTok's US assets (Reuters)Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location (Wired)Call of Duty's massive development budgets revealed: $700 million for Black Ops Cold War (Game File)Weekend Longreads Suggestions:The New $30,000 Side Hustle: Making Job Referrals for Strangers (Bloomberg)The smart glasses era is here — I got a first look (The Verge)The Anti-Social Century (The Atlantic)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

De toekomst van TikTok in de VS zou gered kunnen zijn, met een overnamebod van een Amerikaanse partij waar twee Amerikaanse miljardairs achter zitten. Joe van Burik vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. TikTok heeft via het Chinese moederbedrifj ByteDance volgens het statement van de bieder een bod ontvangen van een consortium onder de naam The People's Bid, vrij vertaald 'het bod van de mensen'. Dat gaat om de Amerikaanse 'assets' van TikTok, dus voor ons Europeanen zou TikTok in Chinese handen blijven. Daar achter zitten twee sleutelfiguren: ten eerste miljardair Frank McCourt, eigenaar van de bekende honkbalclub Los Angeles Dodgers en tevens drijvende kracht achter Project Liberty, een beweging die een open netwerk-protocol ontwikkelt. Daarnaast zit de Canadese ondernemer Kevin O'Leary, voor sommigen wellicht bekend van de tv-show Shark Tank. Beiden hebben het afgelopen jaar meermaals uitgesproken dat ze TikTok wel willen kopen, daartoe werd dit consortium vorig jaar al opgericht. We weten alleen nog niet voor hoeveel geld, maar in hetzelfde statement zeggen ze voldoende investeerders achter zich te hebben - waaronder grote private equity-fondsen, families en kapitaalkrachtige individuen. Ook zeg McCourt zo het platform in leven te houden zonder het krachtige aanbevelings algoritme voor al die filmpjes - dat is een boeiend punt omdat vaak gesuggereerd is dat ByteDance daar geen afstand van zou willen (of mogen, onder druk van Chinese exportrestricties) doen. Verder in deze Tech Update: Apple benadrukt nog eens dat je privacy niet geschonden wordt voor advertenties als je Siri gebruikt Bij Google heeft een experimentele nieuwe AI-functie ontdekt die het nieuws voor je voorleest in een soort podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank McCourt, billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Project Liberty, joins us to share his bold vision for reshaping the internet. In this episode, Frank discusses his groundbreaking attempt to acquire TikTok and transform it into a platform that prioritizes user ownership, privacy, and freedom. We delve into Frank's journey from his family's construction roots to owning the Los Angeles Dodgers, his passion for innovation, and his commitment to empowering individuals in the digital age. Frank explores the challenges of combating surveillance capitalism, the need for a healthier internet, and how his initiatives could redefine the online landscape for future generations. Join us for a compelling conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of technology and democracy. Each week, Tim and Troy will sit down with interesting people to have thoughtful conversations. The guests will range from celebrities, athletes, academics, doctors, authors, and more. As Tim battles his ALS diagnosis, nothing is out of bounds and there will be nothing left unsaid. Project Liberty: https://www.projectliberty.io/  Frank McCourt's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Biggest-Fight-Reclaiming-Humanity/dp/0593728513 SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. SOCIAL: Website: https://tgnlu.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLUpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlupod/  AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890   PERSONAL:  Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com   Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the rise of social media, artificial intelligence and other data tracking platforms broken the original idea of the Internet? Do we truly live in a post-truth society due to these problems? Can TikTok become a platform for good that allows people to decide what they want to see, rather than an unknown and secretive algorithm? Tomicah Tillemann, president of Project Liberty, joins the show to discuss these problems and a potential solution to address several of these bad parts of the Internet.

About 170 million U.S. users could be TikTokless as soon as Jan. 19. Early this month, a federal appeals court upheld a law that could ban the very popular short-form video app unless its Chinese owners agree to sell it. They have a willing buyer, though, in billionaire Frank McCourt, who has assembled a consortium of investors ready to put down more than $20 billion. He’s the founder of the internet reform initiative Project Liberty. You may also know him as a real estate developer who once owned the Los Angeles Dodgers.

About 170 million U.S. users could be TikTokless as soon as Jan. 19. Early this month, a federal appeals court upheld a law that could ban the very popular short-form video app unless its Chinese owners agree to sell it. They have a willing buyer, though, in billionaire Frank McCourt, who has assembled a consortium of investors ready to put down more than $20 billion. He’s the founder of the internet reform initiative Project Liberty. You may also know him as a real estate developer who once owned the Los Angeles Dodgers.

About 170 million U.S. users could be TikTokless as soon as Jan. 19. Early this month, a federal appeals court upheld a law that could ban the very popular short-form video app unless its Chinese owners agree to sell it. They have a willing buyer, though, in billionaire Frank McCourt, who has assembled a consortium of investors ready to put down more than $20 billion. He’s the founder of the internet reform initiative Project Liberty. You may also know him as a real estate developer who once owned the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party. - Google's new generative AI video model is now available. - Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts. - Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip. - Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division. - Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch. - TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review. - Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok. - The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case. - Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup. - Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers. - Introducing Reddit answers. - Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review. - Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers. - Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge. - Debanking (and Debunking?) - YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content. - The AI We Deserve. - New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement. - 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting. - Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism. - WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules. - Bluesky stats! - Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Google at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100

Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party. Google's new generative AI video model is now available. Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts. Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip. Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division. Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch. TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review. Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok. The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case. Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup. Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers. Introducing Reddit answers. Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review. Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers. Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge. Debanking (and Debunking?) YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content. The AI We Deserve. New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement. 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting. Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism. WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules. Bluesky stats! Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Google at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100

Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party. - Google's new generative AI video model is now available. - Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts. - Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip. - Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division. - Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch. - TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review. - Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok. - The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case. - Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup. - Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers. - Introducing Reddit answers. - Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review. - Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers. - Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge. - Debanking (and Debunking?) - YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content. - The AI We Deserve. - New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement. - 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting. - Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism. - WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules. - Bluesky stats! - Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Google at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100

Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party. - Google's new generative AI video model is now available. - Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts. - Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip. - Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division. - Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch. - TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review. - Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok. - The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case. - Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup. - Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers. - Introducing Reddit answers. - Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review. - Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers. - Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge. - Debanking (and Debunking?) - YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content. - The AI We Deserve. - New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement. - 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting. - Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism. - WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules. - Bluesky stats! - Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Google at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100

Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party. Google's new generative AI video model is now available. Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts. Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip. Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division. Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch. TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review. Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok. The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case. Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup. Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers. Introducing Reddit answers. Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review. Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers. Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge. Debanking (and Debunking?) YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content. The AI We Deserve. New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement. 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting. Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism. WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules. Bluesky stats! Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Google at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100

Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party. - Google's new generative AI video model is now available. - Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts. - Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip. - Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division. - Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch. - TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review. - Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok. - The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case. - Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup. - Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers. - Introducing Reddit answers. - Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review. - Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers. - Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge. - Debanking (and Debunking?) - YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content. - The AI We Deserve. - New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement. - 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting. - Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism. - WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules. - Bluesky stats! - Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Google at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100

The appellate court found that the government was justified in its concerns that the Beijing government — TikTok is owned by China's ByteDance — could use the app to compile information on U.S. residents. Project Liberty is building a consortium to purchase TikTok and rearchitect the platform to put people in control of their digital identities and data on the Polkadot blockchain.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 intro00:25 Sponsor: Tangem 00:59 TikTok Ban Countdown01:25 January 19th02:04 TikTok Bidders02:33 Frank McCourt on Buying Tik Tok03:57 Project Liberty is on Polkadot04:16 Trump Admin Wants To Protect Data04:44 What Can Trump Do on January 20th05:30 Kevin O'Leary has 60% Chance?06:34 Why Other Bidders Don't Have a Chance09:19 Project Liberty Supporters09:48 Frequency & WeAre8 App10:45 Migrating TikTok11:00 Publishers Rewarding Users12:03 Frequency on Polkadot12:24 Brands Paying Users 20% Cash Back13:25 Gift Cards & Point-of-Sale Systems14:17 Polkadot Pay Incoming15:19 Polkadot Marketcap16:08 Telegram Works With Polkadot16:36 MeWe on Avalanche17:39 Apple & Tesla Screwed18:50 Nvidia & Render Network19:35 outro#polkadot #tiktok #crypto~Tik Tok Ban Countdown!

Leo Laporte, Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Lou Maresca discuss the evolving relationship between the tech industry and the incoming Trump administration, the future of TikTok in the U.S., advances in AI and its impact on everything from weather forecasting to web browsing, and much more. • Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are playing a major role in shaping President-elect Trump's transition team. The panel debated what this could mean for issues like antitrust regulation of Big Tech. • Trump has named entrepreneur and investor David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks is an Elon Musk ally who has been critical of OpenAI. • The Hak Tuah cryptocurrency project suffered a 90% price crash shortly after launch amid controversy, in what may have been a "rug pull" scam. • Trump's pick to lead NASA, private astronaut Jared Isaacman, is expected to push the agency to partner more with SpaceX and the commercial space industry. But his close ties to Elon Musk could face political hurdles. • TikTok's future remains murky as U.S courts uphold a potential ban. The crew discusses the free speech implications and the role of geopolitics. EU also probes TikTok over Russian election interference. • Entrepreneur Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium is reportedly advancing a bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, positioning it as a "people's bid." • The U.S. House is set to approve an additional $3 billion to fund the removal of Chinese telecom equipment like Huawei and ZTE from domestic networks. • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is departing after a challenging 3-year stint. The chip giant's future strategy is up in the air as it faces intensifying competition, but the chip company did outline breakthroughs at a conference in advanced transistors, packaging, and interconnects that could help it regain a manufacturing edge. • OpenAI is running a "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion highlighting new AI models and services. The TWiT panel debated whether it's mainly a technical showcase or a monetization push. • Google unveiled a weather forecasting AI model that it says outperforms the leading U.S. and European forecast systems, especially for predicting extreme events. • ElevenLabs launched a beta product that allows users to create and edit entire AI-generated podcast episodes, sparking discussions about the impact on human podcast creators. • With the rise of AI, could we see a new generation of AI-infused web browsers that better understand our behavior? A long blog post by tech guru Om Malik explored the possibilities. • In the wake of China's "Salt Typhoon" hacks of telecom networks, the FCC is proposing new cybersecurity rules - but with a twist that would allow law enforcement backdoor access. • In the latest twist in the CSAM scanning saga, Apple is being sued for abandoning the controversial child abuse image detection feature, after previously being pilloried for trying to implement it. • A sleeker, more accurate definition of a "second" based on atomic clocks using Strontium instead of Cesium atoms could be coming by 2030, enabling new scientific breakthroughs. • Just in time for Christmas, a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold at auction for a whopping $28 million, a new record for movie memorabilia. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com veeam.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

Leo Laporte, Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Lou Maresca discuss the evolving relationship between the tech industry and the incoming Trump administration, the future of TikTok in the U.S., advances in AI and its impact on everything from weather forecasting to web browsing, and much more. • Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are playing a major role in shaping President-elect Trump's transition team. The panel debated what this could mean for issues like antitrust regulation of Big Tech. • Trump has named entrepreneur and investor David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks is an Elon Musk ally who has been critical of OpenAI. • The Hak Tuah cryptocurrency project suffered a 90% price crash shortly after launch amid controversy, in what may have been a "rug pull" scam. • Trump's pick to lead NASA, private astronaut Jared Isaacman, is expected to push the agency to partner more with SpaceX and the commercial space industry. But his close ties to Elon Musk could face political hurdles. • TikTok's future remains murky as U.S courts uphold a potential ban. The crew discusses the free speech implications and the role of geopolitics. EU also probes TikTok over Russian election interference. • Entrepreneur Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium is reportedly advancing a bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, positioning it as a "people's bid." • The U.S. House is set to approve an additional $3 billion to fund the removal of Chinese telecom equipment like Huawei and ZTE from domestic networks. • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is departing after a challenging 3-year stint. The chip giant's future strategy is up in the air as it faces intensifying competition, but the chip company did outline breakthroughs at a conference in advanced transistors, packaging, and interconnects that could help it regain a manufacturing edge. • OpenAI is running a "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion highlighting new AI models and services. The TWiT panel debated whether it's mainly a technical showcase or a monetization push. • Google unveiled a weather forecasting AI model that it says outperforms the leading U.S. and European forecast systems, especially for predicting extreme events. • ElevenLabs launched a beta product that allows users to create and edit entire AI-generated podcast episodes, sparking discussions about the impact on human podcast creators. • With the rise of AI, could we see a new generation of AI-infused web browsers that better understand our behavior? A long blog post by tech guru Om Malik explored the possibilities. • In the wake of China's "Salt Typhoon" hacks of telecom networks, the FCC is proposing new cybersecurity rules - but with a twist that would allow law enforcement backdoor access. • In the latest twist in the CSAM scanning saga, Apple is being sued for abandoning the controversial child abuse image detection feature, after previously being pilloried for trying to implement it. • A sleeker, more accurate definition of a "second" based on atomic clocks using Strontium instead of Cesium atoms could be coming by 2030, enabling new scientific breakthroughs. • Just in time for Christmas, a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold at auction for a whopping $28 million, a new record for movie memorabilia. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com veeam.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

Leo Laporte, Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Lou Maresca discuss the evolving relationship between the tech industry and the incoming Trump administration, the future of TikTok in the U.S., advances in AI and its impact on everything from weather forecasting to web browsing, and much more. • Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are playing a major role in shaping President-elect Trump's transition team. The panel debated what this could mean for issues like antitrust regulation of Big Tech. • Trump has named entrepreneur and investor David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks is an Elon Musk ally who has been critical of OpenAI. • The Hak Tuah cryptocurrency project suffered a 90% price crash shortly after launch amid controversy, in what may have been a "rug pull" scam. • Trump's pick to lead NASA, private astronaut Jared Isaacman, is expected to push the agency to partner more with SpaceX and the commercial space industry. But his close ties to Elon Musk could face political hurdles. • TikTok's future remains murky as U.S courts uphold a potential ban. The crew discusses the free speech implications and the role of geopolitics. EU also probes TikTok over Russian election interference. • Entrepreneur Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium is reportedly advancing a bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, positioning it as a "people's bid." • The U.S. House is set to approve an additional $3 billion to fund the removal of Chinese telecom equipment like Huawei and ZTE from domestic networks. • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is departing after a challenging 3-year stint. The chip giant's future strategy is up in the air as it faces intensifying competition, but the chip company did outline breakthroughs at a conference in advanced transistors, packaging, and interconnects that could help it regain a manufacturing edge. • OpenAI is running a "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion highlighting new AI models and services. The TWiT panel debated whether it's mainly a technical showcase or a monetization push. • Google unveiled a weather forecasting AI model that it says outperforms the leading U.S. and European forecast systems, especially for predicting extreme events. • ElevenLabs launched a beta product that allows users to create and edit entire AI-generated podcast episodes, sparking discussions about the impact on human podcast creators. • With the rise of AI, could we see a new generation of AI-infused web browsers that better understand our behavior? A long blog post by tech guru Om Malik explored the possibilities. • In the wake of China's "Salt Typhoon" hacks of telecom networks, the FCC is proposing new cybersecurity rules - but with a twist that would allow law enforcement backdoor access. • In the latest twist in the CSAM scanning saga, Apple is being sued for abandoning the controversial child abuse image detection feature, after previously being pilloried for trying to implement it. • A sleeker, more accurate definition of a "second" based on atomic clocks using Strontium instead of Cesium atoms could be coming by 2030, enabling new scientific breakthroughs. • Just in time for Christmas, a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold at auction for a whopping $28 million, a new record for movie memorabilia. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com veeam.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

Leo Laporte, Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Lou Maresca discuss the evolving relationship between the tech industry and the incoming Trump administration, the future of TikTok in the U.S., advances in AI and its impact on everything from weather forecasting to web browsing, and much more. • Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are playing a major role in shaping President-elect Trump's transition team. The panel debated what this could mean for issues like antitrust regulation of Big Tech. • Trump has named entrepreneur and investor David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks is an Elon Musk ally who has been critical of OpenAI. • The Hak Tuah cryptocurrency project suffered a 90% price crash shortly after launch amid controversy, in what may have been a "rug pull" scam. • Trump's pick to lead NASA, private astronaut Jared Isaacman, is expected to push the agency to partner more with SpaceX and the commercial space industry. But his close ties to Elon Musk could face political hurdles. • TikTok's future remains murky as U.S courts uphold a potential ban. The crew discusses the free speech implications and the role of geopolitics. EU also probes TikTok over Russian election interference. • Entrepreneur Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium is reportedly advancing a bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, positioning it as a "people's bid." • The U.S. House is set to approve an additional $3 billion to fund the removal of Chinese telecom equipment like Huawei and ZTE from domestic networks. • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is departing after a challenging 3-year stint. The chip giant's future strategy is up in the air as it faces intensifying competition, but the chip company did outline breakthroughs at a conference in advanced transistors, packaging, and interconnects that could help it regain a manufacturing edge. • OpenAI is running a "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion highlighting new AI models and services. The TWiT panel debated whether it's mainly a technical showcase or a monetization push. • Google unveiled a weather forecasting AI model that it says outperforms the leading U.S. and European forecast systems, especially for predicting extreme events. • ElevenLabs launched a beta product that allows users to create and edit entire AI-generated podcast episodes, sparking discussions about the impact on human podcast creators. • With the rise of AI, could we see a new generation of AI-infused web browsers that better understand our behavior? A long blog post by tech guru Om Malik explored the possibilities. • In the wake of China's "Salt Typhoon" hacks of telecom networks, the FCC is proposing new cybersecurity rules - but with a twist that would allow law enforcement backdoor access. • In the latest twist in the CSAM scanning saga, Apple is being sued for abandoning the controversial child abuse image detection feature, after previously being pilloried for trying to implement it. • A sleeker, more accurate definition of a "second" based on atomic clocks using Strontium instead of Cesium atoms could be coming by 2030, enabling new scientific breakthroughs. • Just in time for Christmas, a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold at auction for a whopping $28 million, a new record for movie memorabilia. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com veeam.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

Leo Laporte, Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Lou Maresca discuss the evolving relationship between the tech industry and the incoming Trump administration, the future of TikTok in the U.S., advances in AI and its impact on everything from weather forecasting to web browsing, and much more. • Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are playing a major role in shaping President-elect Trump's transition team. The panel debated what this could mean for issues like antitrust regulation of Big Tech. • Trump has named entrepreneur and investor David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks is an Elon Musk ally who has been critical of OpenAI. • The Hak Tuah cryptocurrency project suffered a 90% price crash shortly after launch amid controversy, in what may have been a "rug pull" scam. • Trump's pick to lead NASA, private astronaut Jared Isaacman, is expected to push the agency to partner more with SpaceX and the commercial space industry. But his close ties to Elon Musk could face political hurdles. • TikTok's future remains murky as U.S courts uphold a potential ban. The crew discusses the free speech implications and the role of geopolitics. EU also probes TikTok over Russian election interference. • Entrepreneur Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium is reportedly advancing a bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, positioning it as a "people's bid." • The U.S. House is set to approve an additional $3 billion to fund the removal of Chinese telecom equipment like Huawei and ZTE from domestic networks. • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is departing after a challenging 3-year stint. The chip giant's future strategy is up in the air as it faces intensifying competition, but the chip company did outline breakthroughs at a conference in advanced transistors, packaging, and interconnects that could help it regain a manufacturing edge. • OpenAI is running a "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion highlighting new AI models and services. The TWiT panel debated whether it's mainly a technical showcase or a monetization push. • Google unveiled a weather forecasting AI model that it says outperforms the leading U.S. and European forecast systems, especially for predicting extreme events. • ElevenLabs launched a beta product that allows users to create and edit entire AI-generated podcast episodes, sparking discussions about the impact on human podcast creators. • With the rise of AI, could we see a new generation of AI-infused web browsers that better understand our behavior? A long blog post by tech guru Om Malik explored the possibilities. • In the wake of China's "Salt Typhoon" hacks of telecom networks, the FCC is proposing new cybersecurity rules - but with a twist that would allow law enforcement backdoor access. • In the latest twist in the CSAM scanning saga, Apple is being sued for abandoning the controversial child abuse image detection feature, after previously being pilloried for trying to implement it. • A sleeker, more accurate definition of a "second" based on atomic clocks using Strontium instead of Cesium atoms could be coming by 2030, enabling new scientific breakthroughs. • Just in time for Christmas, a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold at auction for a whopping $28 million, a new record for movie memorabilia. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com veeam.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

Leo Laporte, Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Lou Maresca discuss the evolving relationship between the tech industry and the incoming Trump administration, the future of TikTok in the U.S., advances in AI and its impact on everything from weather forecasting to web browsing, and much more. • Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are playing a major role in shaping President-elect Trump's transition team. The panel debated what this could mean for issues like antitrust regulation of Big Tech. • Trump has named entrepreneur and investor David Sacks as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks is an Elon Musk ally who has been critical of OpenAI. • The Hak Tuah cryptocurrency project suffered a 90% price crash shortly after launch amid controversy, in what may have been a "rug pull" scam. • Trump's pick to lead NASA, private astronaut Jared Isaacman, is expected to push the agency to partner more with SpaceX and the commercial space industry. But his close ties to Elon Musk could face political hurdles. • TikTok's future remains murky as U.S courts uphold a potential ban. The crew discusses the free speech implications and the role of geopolitics. EU also probes TikTok over Russian election interference. • Entrepreneur Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium is reportedly advancing a bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, positioning it as a "people's bid." • The U.S. House is set to approve an additional $3 billion to fund the removal of Chinese telecom equipment like Huawei and ZTE from domestic networks. • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is departing after a challenging 3-year stint. The chip giant's future strategy is up in the air as it faces intensifying competition, but the chip company did outline breakthroughs at a conference in advanced transistors, packaging, and interconnects that could help it regain a manufacturing edge. • OpenAI is running a "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion highlighting new AI models and services. The TWiT panel debated whether it's mainly a technical showcase or a monetization push. • Google unveiled a weather forecasting AI model that it says outperforms the leading U.S. and European forecast systems, especially for predicting extreme events. • ElevenLabs launched a beta product that allows users to create and edit entire AI-generated podcast episodes, sparking discussions about the impact on human podcast creators. • With the rise of AI, could we see a new generation of AI-infused web browsers that better understand our behavior? A long blog post by tech guru Om Malik explored the possibilities. • In the wake of China's "Salt Typhoon" hacks of telecom networks, the FCC is proposing new cybersecurity rules - but with a twist that would allow law enforcement backdoor access. • In the latest twist in the CSAM scanning saga, Apple is being sued for abandoning the controversial child abuse image detection feature, after previously being pilloried for trying to implement it. • A sleeker, more accurate definition of a "second" based on atomic clocks using Strontium instead of Cesium atoms could be coming by 2030, enabling new scientific breakthroughs. • Just in time for Christmas, a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold at auction for a whopping $28 million, a new record for movie memorabilia. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harry McCracken, Christina Warren, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com veeam.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

Billionaire Frank McCourt wants to create a more decentralized internet, one where big tech companies don't hold all the power and individuals control their own data. But McCourt believes people need to see that version of the internet to believe it is possible, so he is leading a coalition trying to purchase TikTok — assuming President-elect Donald Trump will still force it to be sold. On POLITICO Tech, McCourt sat down with host Steven Overly at a recent Project Liberty summit to discuss his vision for the internet's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At its November 21st "Summit of the Future of the Internet," billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty hosted a panel discussion featuring Congresswoman Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, on a panel with Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, that was moderated by the media personality Charlemagne the God. Last month, Congresswoman Mace led an effort to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms at the US Capitol in response to the election of Sarah McBride, who is set to be the first openly transgender person in Congress representing voters in Delaware. Evan Greer, director of Fight for the Future, a tech advocacy organization, took the opportunity to confront Congresswoman Mace's bigotry during the Project Liberty conference. Justin Hendrix spoke to Evan last week about the incident, where she believes the tech accountability and digital rights movement should draw the line when it comes to engaging with far-right politicians, and how we can go about building spaces where we can imagine a different future that is truly just and liberatory.

With 170 million U.S. users, TikTok's fate hangs in balance as the Biden-era law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok by January 2025 is triggered. Could TikTok divest into Project Liberty's unbrella of web3 social media companies?Guest: John Wu - President at Ava Labs~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 intro00:21 Sponsor: Coinbase00:44 TikTok on Polkadot?01:29 MeWe Chooses Avalanche03:23 TikTok on Avalanche06:05 Days Until Ban06:51 Preparing For TikTok Ban08:10 Businesses & Transactions08:56 Ticketmaster RugPulls Everyone10:59 NFT Ticketing on Avalanche12:59 Sports Illustrated Moves To AVAX16:35 Massive Ticketing Test on AVAX17:55 Testnet vs Mainnet & Costs21:15 Off The Grid Success25:16 Off The Grid Still Early27:21 Chipotle x Off The Grid28:16 John Wu Prediction30:46 AVAX Coming To U.S.34:04 outro#Crypto #TikTok #Avalanche~Could TikTok Move To Avalanche in 70 Days?

Dr. Tomicah Tillemann (President of Project Liberty) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss the breakdown of institutions in our society, fears that the United States won’t be a trusted global partner due to conflicts within the country, and how Project Liberty is focused on helping people regain control of their digital lives. We also dive into the root of society's dysfunction that stems from conflicts caused by social media, how Frank McCourt Jr.’s latest book, Our Biggest Fight, aims to combat corporate algorithms, and why the business model surrounding our data needs to change to create a better and safer internet. Then, we discuss how Facebook has become a hub of anger, outrage, and misinformation targeting an older generation and realistic steps at the state level that can be taken to help us regain our personhood. Related Links Project Liberty: https://www.projectliberty.io/ Our Biggest Fight by Frank H. McCourt, Jr.: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743398/our-biggest-fight-by-frank-h-mccourt-jr-with-michael-j-casey/ People’s Bid For TikTok: https://www.projectliberty.io/peoples-bid-for-tiktok/

Next week, TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, will appear in court as the U.S. government moves to force the Chinese company to shutter or sell its wildly popular social platform. Investor and former LA Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is preparing a consortium bid to buy the app — and access to its 170 million users. McCourt joins Rapid Response to explain the national security case against Bytedance, take us inside the story of his TikTok bid, and reveal how he would use the platform to address a central crisis of our digital age.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the digital landscape becomes increasingly dominated by a few major technology companies, the drive for a more equitable and inclusive internet has never been more urgent. In this episode of Better Innovation, host Jeffrey Saviano is joined by Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, President of Project Liberty and a visionary leader working tirelessly to decentralize data control and democratize digital platforms. Tomicah, who leads this $500 million initiative to develop alternatives to big tech, presents Project Liberty's mission to enhance individual control over data and ensure fair economic benefits resulting from innovation initiatives.   With a rich background in policy and global advisory roles across both the public and private sectors, Tomicah shares how businesses can contribute to and benefit from a more open and equitable digital future. From examining the role of major tech platforms like TikTok in driving change, to debating the future of data rights and AI regulation, Tillemann offers a comprehensive view on how we can build a better internet.

 Frank McCourt, chairman of McCourt Global and founder of Project Liberty, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age, as well as Project Liberty's mission and the evolution of the internet.

In this episode, Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt joins Matt for a second round to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by rapidly developing AI technologies. Building on their previous chat about digital infrastructure, they explore whether AI will exacerbate social media, digital advertising, and data centralization issues, or fundamentally change them. McCourt emphasizes fixing the internet's design flaws to ensure AI benefits society, advocates for returning data ownership to individuals and stresses the need for political engagement to align AI with democratic values. Tune in for this enlightening conversation and what we can do moving forward.Links & References: References:RadicalxChange(s) | Frank McCourt: Founder of Project Liberty (Part I) on Reclaiming the InternetKhmer Empire | WikipediaThe Decline of the Khmer Empire | National Library of AustraliaRestrictions on TikTok in the United States | WikipediaTikTok sues to block prospective US app ban | CNN BusinessHow Silicon Valley gamed the world's toughest privacy rules - POLITICOEuropean Union fines Meta $1.3 billion for violating privacy laws : NPRThe Dangers of the Global Spread of China's Digital Authoritarianism | Center for a New American Security (en-US)China's Techno-Authoritarianism Has Gone Global | Human Rights WatchChina trying to develop world ‘built on censorship and surveillance' | Privacy News | Al JazeeraProject LibertyPeople's Bid For TikTok - Project LibertyBios:Frank H. McCourt, Jr. is a civic entrepreneur and the executive chairman and former CEO of McCourt Global, a private family company committed to building a better future through its work across the real estate, sports, technology, media, and capital investment industries, as well as its significant philanthropic activities. Frank is proud to extend his family's 130-year legacy of merging community and social impact with financial results, an approach that started when the original McCourt Company was launched in Boston in 1893.He is a passionate supporter of multiple academic, civic, and cultural institutions and initiatives. He is the founder and executive chairman of Project Liberty, a far-reaching, $500 million initiative to transform the internet through a new, equitable technology infrastructure and rebuild social media in a way that enables users to own and control their personal data. The project includes the development of a groundbreaking, open-source internet protocol called the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP), which will be owned by the public to serve as a new web infrastructure. It also includes the creation of Project Liberty's Institute (formerly The McCourt Institute,) launched with founding partners Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, and Sciences Po in Paris, to advance research, bring together technologists and social scientists, and develop a governance model for the internet's next era.Frank has served on Georgetown University's Board of Directors for many years and, in 2013, made a $100 million founding investment to create Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. He expanded on this in 2021 with a $100 million investment to catalyze an inclusive pipeline of public policy leaders and put the school on a path to becoming tuition-free.In 2024, Frank released his first book, OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age.Frank's Social Links:Project LibertyProject Liberty (@pro_jectliberty) / XProject Liberty (@pro_jectliberty) • InstagramMcCourt Institute (@McCourtInst) / XMatt Prewitt (he/him) is a lawyer, technologist, and writer. He is the President of the RadicalxChange Foundation.Matt's Social Links:ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ᴘʀᴇᴡɪᴛᴛ (@m_t_prewitt) / X Connect with RadicalxChange Foundation:RadicalxChange Website@RadxChange | TwitterRxC | YouTubeRxC | InstagramRxC | LinkedInJoin the conversation on Discord.Credits:Produced by G. Angela Corpus.Co-Produced, Edited, Narrated, and Audio Engineered by Aaron Benavides.Executive Produced by G. Angela Corpus and Matt Prewitt.Intro/Outro music by MagnusMoone, “Wind in the Willows,” is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

Today, in Part I of a two-episode conversation, Matt Prewitt is joined by civic entrepreneur and Founder of Project Liberty, Frank H. McCourt, Jr., who is on a mission to reclaim the internet and prioritize human rights in our digital landscape. Drawing parallels between the early public oversight of television and the current state of the internet, Frank highlights the commodification of our data and identities online. He advocates for new protocols and a movement inspired by historical fights against oppression to secure genuine data rights and agency online. As we look to the future, Project Liberty's endeavors may play a crucial role. This interview is a fantastic opportunity to hear more about Frank's thinking.Links & References: References:Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age by Frank H. McCourt, Jr. with Michael J. CaseyTim Berners-Lee - WikipediaFACT SHEET: CHIPS and Science Act Will Lower Costs, Create Jobs, Strengthen Supply Chains, and Counter China | The White HouseMythbusting: The Facts On Reports About Our Data Collection Practices | TikTok NewsroomSesame Workshop - WikipediaGDPRThe Digital Markets Act: ensuring fair and open digital markets - European CommissionThe EU's Digital Services ActTCP/IP | Internet protocol suite - WikipediaHTTP - WikipediaDistributed Social Networking Protocol - WikipediaTechnology | Project LibertyCommon Sense - WikipediaBios:Frank H. McCourt, Jr. is a civic entrepreneur and the executive chairman and former CEO of McCourt Global, a private family company committed to building a better future through its work across the real estate, sports, technology, media, and capital investment industries, as well as its significant philanthropic activities. Frank is proud to extend his family's 130-year legacy of merging community and social impact with financial results, an approach that started when the original McCourt Company was launched in Boston in 1893.He is a passionate supporter of multiple academic, civic, and cultural institutions and initiatives. He is the founder and executive chairman of Project Liberty, a far-reaching, $500 million initiative to transform the internet through a new, equitable technology infrastructure and rebuild social media in a way that enables users to own and control their personal data. The project includes the development of a groundbreaking, open-source internet protocol called the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP), which will be owned by the public to serve as a new web infrastructure. It also includes the creation of Project Liberty's Institute (formerly The McCourt Institute,) launched with founding partners Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, and Sciences Po in Paris, to advance research, bring together technologists and social scientists, and develop a governance model for the internet's next era.Frank has served on Georgetown University's Board of Directors for many years and, in 2013, made a $100 million founding investment to create Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. He expanded on this in 2021 with a $100 million investment to catalyze an inclusive pipeline of public policy leaders and put the school on a path to becoming tuition-free.In 2024, Frank released his first book, OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age.Frank's Social Links:Project LibertyProject Liberty (@pro_jectliberty) / XProject Liberty (@pro_jectliberty) • InstagramMcCourt Institute (@McCourtInst) / XMatt Prewitt (he/him) is a lawyer, technologist, and writer. He is the President of the RadicalxChange Foundation.Matt's Social Links:ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ᴘʀᴇᴡɪᴛᴛ (@m_t_prewitt) / X Connect with RadicalxChange Foundation:RadicalxChange Website@RadxChange | TwitterRxC | YouTubeRxC | InstagramRxC | LinkedInJoin the conversation on Discord.Credits:Produced by G. Angela Corpus.Co-Produced, Edited, Narrated, and Audio Engineered by Aaron Benavides.Executive Produced by G. Angela Corpus and Matt Prewitt.Intro/Outro music by MagnusMoone, “Wind in the Willows,” is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

Philanthropist and author of ‘Our Biggest Fight', Frank McCourt sits down with Niki in the studio to lay out his vision for a decentralized internet. He shares why Project Liberty is focused on personhood online instead of data privacy, why a digital bill of rights is not the answer, and shares his optimism for technologists' ability to build a better digital future.  “Let's re-decentralize the Internet so that we put people back in charge.” - Frank McCourtFollow Frank on LinkedIn Buy “Our Biggest Fight” here Learn more about Project Liberty Learn More at www.techedup.com Follow us on Instagram Check out video on YouTube Follow Niki on LinkedIn

Frank H. McCourt, Jr. is a civic entrepreneur and the executive chairman and former CEO of McCourt Global, a private family company committed to building a better future through its work across the real estate, sports, technology, media, and capital investment industries, as well as its significant philanthropic activities. Frank is proud to extend his family's 130-year legacy of merging community and social impact with financial results, an approach that started when the original McCourt Company was launched in Boston in 1893.He is a passionate supporter of multiple academic, civic, and cultural institutions and initiatives. He is the founder and executive chairman of Project Liberty, a far-reaching, $500 million initiative to transform the internet through a new, equitable technology infrastructure and rebuild social media in a way that enables users to own and control their personal data. The project includes the development of a groundbreaking, open-source internet protocol called the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP), which will be owned by the public to serve as a new web infrastructure. It also includes the creation of Project Liberty's Institute (formerly The McCourt Institute,) launched with founding partners Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, and Sciences Po in Paris, to advance research, bring together technologists and social scientists, and develop a governance model for the internet's next era.Frank has served on Georgetown University's Board of Directors for many years and, in 2013, made a $100 million founding investment to create Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. He expanded on this in 2021 with a $100 million investment to catalyze an inclusive pipeline of public policy leaders and put the school on a path to becoming tuition-free.Frank owns the French football club Olympique de Marseille (OM) and formerly owned the Los Angeles Dodgers. With family roots in the construction business dating back to the late 19th century, Frank has built upon this history with initiatives ranging from the development of Boston's Seaport to large, mixed-use projects in Dallas, London, Miami, New York City, and elsewhere.Frank graduated from Georgetown University. He is married to Monica McCourt and is the proud father of seven.His book, OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age, was published by Crown on March 12, 2024.Our conversation with Frank was eye-opening, thought-provoking and inspiring. As a legendary figure in the Boston real estate industry who has truly ‘gone global', Frank shared with us his story from the very beginnings in America for the McCourt family all the way through to today, where he has taken on the ambitious task of fixing the internet and the role technology is allowed to play in all of our lives.For more info on McCourt Global and Project Liberty, please visit: https://www.mccourt.com/ and https://www.projectliberty.io/Please share with clients, colleagues and friends and thanks for tuning in!Tom Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgreeley/tom.greeley@nmrk.comMike Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgreeley1

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global and Founder of Project Liberty, discusses his book Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age. Julie Van Ullen, Chief Revenue Officer at Rakuten, talks about tracking retail data and the health of the consumer.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump roasts Lara Trump's takeover of the RNC and the impending doom it spells for the organization. The New York Times' Nick Corasaniti details Republicans' latest moves to purge voting rolls. Project Liberty's Frank McCourt examines his new book 'Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/a16z Podcast: a16z Podcast | Andreessen HorowitzWhat is American Dynamism? REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comFoundation for American Innovation: https://www.thefai.org/posts/lincoln-becomes-faiFrank H. McCourt, Jr., founder of Project Liberty and author of Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Frank discuss his belief that the internet as we know it is broken, why reimagining the internet's architecture could address growing social strife, the limits of the past decade's regulatory and status-quo market approach, and the promise a "third-generation internet" premised on digital property rights, autonomy, and ownership.