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    #436: Bluesky Raya

    May 4th, 2023 · 60 minutes

    A new form of a terrible old bill is before the Senate, and we can see indications of its effects in state-level bills in Utah and Louisiana. What’s KOSA and why should you be concerned? Then, because Bri is back from vacation we’re returning to Bluesky and talking about the bonkers events that happened over the weekend — as well as long-term concerns for how the app will be moderated. For dessert, a Gran Turismo trailer that slaps.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Bipartisan Panic: 26 Senators Support Terrible, Dangerous, Unconstitutional ‘KOSA Act’ | Techdirt
    Kids Online Safety Act Remains a Threat to Minors and Free Speech
    The Kids Online Safety Act Is a Heavy-Handed Plan to Force Platforms to Spy on Young People | Electronic Frontier Foundation
    Pornhub Says No More Porn For Folks In Utah (Unless They Know How To Use A VPN) | Techdirt
    Everything happening on Bluesky, Twitter’s most chaotic successor - The Verge
    They’re ‘skeets’ now - The Verge
    GRAN TURISMO - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
    Gran Turismo movie story trailer shares more about its real-life star - Polygon
    George Conway on Twitter: "I just did a search and found the Twitter thread by @BriannaWu in the summer of 2019 that I just described tonight to @alexwagner on @WagnerTonight." / Twitter
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