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    #286: BAN TOWN!

    July 2nd, 2020 · 67 minutes

    We cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama.

    Guest Starring: Amanda Jean

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    Links and Show Notes

    Former employees accuse Cards Against Humanity of a racist and sexist office culture - Polygon
    Best tech podcasts: from chats with entrepreneurs to deep dives into the strange world of internet culture | London Evening Standard
    Everything that the big social networks banned this week, ranked - The Verge
    Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Target, Unilever, Verizon: all the companies pulling ads from Facebook - The Verge
    Apple is reportedly canceling some Arcade contracts to focus on ‘engagement’ - The Verge
    Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
    Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star drama timeline: how they were 'canceled' - Insider
    BREAKING MY SILENCE ... - YouTube
    Tati EXPOSES Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star in NEW VIDEO... - YouTube
    Tati CALLED OUT by Trisha Paytas in new video... - YouTube
    SHE GLO'D UP | I'm Quibi's Newest Host! - YouTube