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  The Journal.Formula One Gets Fuel From Netflix

  After years of struggling to attract new fans, Formula One is suddenly finding tons of them. The reason? A reality TV show on Netflix, called "Drive to Survive." WSJ's Joshua Robinson explains how a show he likens to "The Real Housewives of Monte Carlo" made F1 a model for modern...

  Kate

  "Whether you watched the Netflix show or not, interesting perspective on the power that reality tv can have on sport. Apparently golf is next in line for a series. What sport would you like to see featured like Formula One was? I’m thinking some more obscure sport like bobsledding or curling🥌"

  Kate

  "Whether you watched the Netflix show or not, interesting perspective on the power that reality tv can have on sport. Apparently golf is next in line for a series. What sport would you like to see featured like Formula One was? I’m thinking some more obscure sport like bobsledding or curling🥌"
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  The Journal.The Facebook Files, Part 1: The Whitelist

  The Facebook Files, an investigative series from The Wall Street Journal, dives into an extensive array of internal Facebook documents, giving an unparalleled look inside the social media giant. In our first episode, WSJ's Jeff Horwitz explains how high-profile users from celebrities to politicians are shielded from the site's rules...

  Paul

  "I listened to this ep last week before I knew anything. Now with things coming out, perhaps I will continue. "

  Paul

  "I listened to this ep last week before I knew anything. Now with things coming out, perhaps I will continue. "
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  The Journal.The Facebook Files, Part 2: 'We Make Body Image Issues Worse'

  In the second episode in our investigative series, we turn to research that Facebook has kept private: its internal studies on the effects of Instagram, one of its core products, on teen mental health. WSJ's Georgia Wells details the company's findings, which show that Instagram can be harmful for young...

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  The Journal.Can 'Immersive' Van Gogh Beat the Real Thing?

  The painter Vincent Van Gogh is having a moment. Right now, multiple companies are battling to sell tickets to dozens of immersive shows of his work, which involve virtual-reality headsets and large-scale projections. WSJ's Kelly Crow tells the story behind this new way of viewing art and why it is...

  Shelby

  "The "immersive" Van Gogh experience here in Manchester received terrible reviews, so I'm not sure if they will be as successful now that people know what to expect from these types of events. Personally, I'd rather just go see a real Van Gogh painting OR go to an original immersive experience (like Meow Wolf in Santa Fe). The digital adaptations of old paintings seem like a bit of a scam. "

  Shelby

  "The "immersive" Van Gogh experience here in Manchester received terrible reviews, so I'm not sure if they will be as successful now that people know what to expect from these types of events. Personally, I'd rather just go see a real Van Gogh painting OR go to an original immersive experience (like Meow Wolf in Santa Fe). The digital adaptations of old paintings seem like a bit of a scam. "
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  The Journal.The Facebook Files, Part 3: 'This Shouldn't Happen on Facebook'

  In the third episode of our investigative series based on an extensive array of internal Facebook documents, we look at a persistent problem on the platform: human trafficking. WSJ's Justin Scheck describes documents showing that Facebook has closely studied how human traffickers use the platform to ensnare victims and advertise...

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  Studio 1.0Bill Gates

  Microsoft Corp’s co-founder Bill Gates said we’ll be “lucky” if we get an effective vaccine before the end of the year. Gates has spent most of his time and efforts during the pandemic into funding vaccine research and development. Since early February, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed...

  Kate

  "Started a bit slow but enjoyed the last two thirds of the episode. I like how Gates emphasizes the need to always have a mindset like a student. "

  Kate

  "Started a bit slow but enjoyed the last two thirds of the episode. I like how Gates emphasizes the need to always have a mindset like a student. "
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  Yeah, That's Probably an Ad253 - The Best Ads of 2021

  Earlier this week, we unveiled Adweek’s list of the 25 Best Ads of 2021 and on this week's episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, David and Shannon talk about their personal picks and why they feel they represented the best of the year’s brand marketing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

  Shelby

  "YES! I love it that Geico's "scoop there it is" made it in this list of the best ads of 2021. There's just something so happy and wholesome about it 🍨🍨🍨"

  Shelby

  "YES! I love it that Geico's "scoop there it is" made it in this list of the best ads of 2021. There's just something so happy and wholesome about it 🍨🍨🍨"
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  The Journal.The Facebook Files, Part 6: The Whistleblower

  At the heart of the Facebook Files series is a cache of internal company documents. And behind the release of those documents is a person: Frances Haugen. In Part 6, we sit down for an extended conversation with Frances. She tells us about her time at Facebook, what led her...

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  The Journal.The Facebook Files, Part 4: The Outrage Algorithm

  In the fourth episode of our investigative series based on an extensive array of internal Facebook documents, we explore the fallout of a major algorithm change the company made in 2018. The documents outline how an emphasis on engagement incentivized the spread of divisive, sensational content and misinformation. WSJ's Keach...