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The Journal.

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free

Last month, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quit the brand after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of not allowing the company to speak out on social issues. Host Jessica Mendoza talks to Ben Cohen, the co-founder who stayed, about why he’s not leaving, what he wants next for the company, and why political messaging is important for his ice cream brand.  Further Listening:  - Why Ben & Jerry’s Is Suing its Parent Company Over Israel - Kraft Heinz’s Big Breakup Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:23:27October 6, 2025
Mick Unplugged

Brendan Kane: Dominate Social Media with Actionable Tips & Storytelling Mastery

Brendan Kane is a renowned digital strategist, author, and speaker who has built a name for himself by cracking the code on attention in the fast-paced world of social media. With a track record that includes pioneering YouTube influencer campaigns, developing digital platforms for icons like Taylor Swift and Rihanna, and generating over one million followers in just 30 days, Brendan is the go-to expert for understanding storytelling and growth in the digital space. His books, including "One Million Followers," "Hook Point," and "The Guide to Going Viral," have helped thousands master the art and science of authentic, scalable content creation. Brendan’s mission is to empower individuals and brands worldwide to stand out, connect meaningfully, and transform their visions into digital success.

 Takeaways:

  • Storytelling Is Everything: The foundation of social media success isn’t luck or fancy equipment—it’s mastering the art of storytelling through authentic formats that fit your personality and purpose.

  • Start Where You Are, Master One Format: You don’t need to be a tech wizard or have celebrity status to make an impact. Focus on one content format or platform you resonate with, master it, and then consider diversifying.

  • Social Media Is a Scalable, Accessible Tool: Whatever your business, message, or ambition—social media gives everyone the power to reach millions, drive impact, and even build billion-dollar brands, all with the phone in your pocket.

Sound Bites:

“It’s not about going viral for the sake of virality. True digital success is about the stories that connect people to who we are and what we stand for.”

“If you can master authentic storytelling, it doesn’t matter if you’re a dentist or a rock star—you can build an audience and scale your business.”

“Success on social isn’t about the platforms you post on, but about how powerfully you tell your story and why the world should care.”

Connect & Discover Brendan:

Website: https://brendanjkane.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/brendankane

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJamesKane/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjkane/

Book: The Guide to Going Viral

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00:43:51September 1, 2025
Morning Wire

The Empathy Debate: Virtue or Vice?

Author and theologian Joe Rigney joins us to explain why empathy, when untethered from truth, can become a destructive force disguised as virtue. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.   - - -   Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:16:57July 12, 2025
Morning Wire

Europe’s Speech Laws Are Coming for America

As the EU’s sweeping Digital Services Act takes effect, U.S. tech companies—and American free speech—face unprecedented foreign censorship pressure. Jeremy Tedesco from the Alliance Defending Freedom joins us to explain. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.   - - -   Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:08:22July 5, 2025
The Journal.

Behind the Scenes at Davos, Claims of a Toxic Boss

The Davos conference brings together the world’s elites to try to make the world a better place. But according to some current and former employees, the leader of the organizing body behind Davos fosters a toxic workplace. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran discusses her investigation into the World Economic Forum and the impact of a recent anonymous whistleblower letter. Annie Minoff hosts.  Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:18:04April 30, 2025
Mick Unplugged

The Secret to 5 Billion Views: Logan Forsyth's Formula

Logan Forsyth is the Founder and Co-CEO of Media Scaling, where they lead efforts to help the world’s leading brands and creators rapidly scale across all social media platforms. Under their guidance, Media Scaling guarantees up to 1 billion organic views within the first 180 days, offering 100% organic growth with no gimmicks or engagement groups.

Logan’s strategic prowess has helped clients achieve over five billion views and 20 million followers, setting industry standards. Through innovative content strategies, he’s modeled success akin to high-profile figures, making him a leading authority in the field.

Today, Logan shares insights on the power of quality content and the necessity of diversifying social media accounts. Whether you're just starting or running a major brand, Logan's strategies for leveraging social media to scale business impact are a must-hear. Join us as we uncover the secrets to digital success with Logan Forsyth.

Takeaways:

  • Quality content fuels growth and engagement
  • Don’t rely solely on one social media platform
  • Start with what you have, leverage simple tools for content creation

Sound Bites:

"You don't have the quality that you need in content if you're not seeing consistent growth."

"If you are one platform independent, you are one update away from your business model being gone."

 

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00:39:55February 24, 2025
The Journal.

Meta Settles With Trump for $25 Million

In 2021, President Donald Trump sued Meta after his accounts were suspended in the wake of the January 6 riot. WSJ’s Rebecca Ballhaus explains why Mark Zuckerberg agreed to settle for $25 million yesterday. Further Reading:  - Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle 2021 Trump Lawsuit  - Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch  - ABC News to Pay $15 Million to Settle Donald Trump Defamation Lawsuit  Further Listening:  - Corporate America's Embrace of Trump 2.0  - The End of Facebook’s Content Moderation Era  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:18:58January 30, 2025
Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: The young people changing the world

At the One Young World summit in Canada, we meet leaders and innovators from around the world including a 22-year-old MP, a woman using AI to tackle cyberbullying, and the founder of a fashion brand praised by Beyoncé.

00:26:33September 28, 2024
Today, Explained

In Google we antitrust

Google is headed to court over allegations its search engine violates federal antitrust law. The Verge’s Adi Robertson breaks down the case, and David Pierce explains how Google Search came to rule the internet. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:26:22September 12, 2023
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

WWDTM: Radhika Jones

On this week's episode, Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones joins us to talk about Rupert Murdoch, Little House on the Prairie, and the rules of underboob. Plus, Tom Papa, Emmy Blotnick, and Skyler Higley journey into the world of VR.

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00:47:05June 10, 2023
Dwarkesh Podcast

Byrne Hobart - FTX, Drugs, Twitter, Taiwan, & Monasticism

Perhaps the most interesting episode so far.

Byrne Hobart writes at thediff.co, analyzing inflections in finance and tech.

He explains:

* What happened at FTX

* How drugs have induced past financial bubbles

* How to be long AI while hedging Taiwan invasion

* Whether Musk’s Twitter takeover will succeed

* Where to find the next Napoleon and LBJ

* & ultimately how society can deal with those who seek domination and recognition

Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform. Read the full transcript here.

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Timestamps:

(0:00:50) - What the hell happened at FTX?

(0:07:03) - How SBF Faked Being a Genius: 

(0:12:23) - Drugs Explain Financial Bubbles

(0:17:12) - On Founder Physiognomy

(0:21:02) - Indexing Parental Involvement in Raising Talented Kids

(0:30:35) - Where are all the Caro-level Biographers?

(0:39:03) - Where are today's Great Founders? 

(0:48:29) - Micro Writing -> Macro Understanding

(0:51:48) - Elon's Twitter Takeover

(1:00:50) - Does Big Tech & West Have Great People?

(1:11:34) - Philosophical Fanatics and Effective Altruism 

(1:17:17) - What Great Founders Have In Common

(1:19:56) - Thinkers vs. Analyzers

(1:25:40) - Taiwan Invasion bets & AI Timelines



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01:30:08December 1, 2022
Today, Explained

Instagram’s identity crisis

If you think Instagram sucks now, it’s by design. Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Platformer's Casey Newton explain.  This episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained   Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:26:06August 29, 2022
Today, Explained

The Facebook whistleblower

Facebook kicked off the week with an outage and followed that up today with a whistleblower testifying before Congress. The Wall Street Journal’s Jeff Horwitz explains how the company may have misled the public about the dangers of its social networks. Today’s show was produced by Will Reid, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and edited and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:28:45October 5, 2021
The Joe Rogan Experience

#1673 - Colin Wright

Colin Wright is a biologist and Managing Editor of "Quillette", a magazine dedicated to freethought. He is also the founder of "Reality's Last Stand", a publication and newsletter exploring the debate around sex and gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:46:39June 25, 2021
Today, Explained

Is Facebook ready for the election?

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company made an “operational mistake” in its handling of Kenosha militia groups. The Verge’s Casey Newton explains whether that has implications for November’s election. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:23:10September 1, 2020
Today, Explained

Netflix has no chill

Netflix grew so popular during lockdown, it almost broke the internet. Land of the Giants: The Netflix Effect explains how the company has upended tech, Hollywood, and how we spend our free time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:41:25July 6, 2020
Today, Explained

Instagram's war on nipples

Vox’s Reset podcast explores how Instagram's nipple ban affects art and identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:27:30November 1, 2019
The Daily

What Facebook Knew and Tried to Hide

The story of Facebook in the past few years has been that of a company slow to understand how powerful it has become. But an investigation by The New York Times finds that once Facebook’s leaders understood the problems they faced, they sought to conceal them. Guests: Nicholas Confessore and Sheera Frenkel, two of the reporters behind the investigation. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
00:28:05November 16, 2018
The Daily

Facebook’s Plan to Police the Truth

The last time Facebook came under such intense scrutiny was when Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s chief executive, defended himself before Congress in April. But his latest policy on false news has turned the spotlight back to the social media giant. Guest: Kevin Roose, who covers technology for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
00:25:33July 20, 2018
The Daily

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a second day of hearings on the company’s mishandling of data. Unlike their Senate colleagues, House members came prepared with tough questions about privacy and the social media company’s practices — as well as a counternarrative to the story Mr. Zuckerberg and his team have carefully crafted. And calls for congressional oversight are growing. Guest: Kevin Roose, who writes about technology for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
00:25:20April 12, 2018