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MUST WATCH: John Oliver’s pushback on those mushy “I’m sorry” Facebook ads

Facebook is not having a good year, what with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, slowing growth and a huge dump in

In a smart, essential and crucial move, the Canadian Parliament voted in support of net neutrality, protecting the ability of

[NOTE: I’m on vacation this week, so there will probably be fewer postings than usual. – AC] Eight years ago

If you’re a fan of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, you’re probably familiar with dancing zebras. Traffic cops in

In case you missed Last Week Tonight with John Oliver this weekend, you should know that Weird Al managed to

For the second time in three years, John Oliver has again used his position on a popular TV show to

From all reports, Donald Trump watches a lot of television. A lot. And sadly, he gets all the news he

The Democrats managed to get a bunch of celebs to cover “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten as a way of

Every four years, there are a series of kerfluffles about artists getting bent out of shape when political candidates use

Yes, it’s cicada time again. This cohort dates back to 1999 and a lot has happened aboveground since then.

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Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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