What’s the deal with Twitter Blue?
Nov 9, 2022
Episode 812

What’s the deal with Twitter Blue?

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The saga of the blue check continues.

You can now pay to get verified on Twitter (without actually verifying your identity). What does this mean for misinformation on the app? We’ll discuss. Plus, Kai Ryssdal explains why he joined Mastodon, the Twitter alternative. And we’ll answer more of your questions about inflation, the future of sports broadcasting and California’s sky-high gas prices.

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Marissa Cabrera Senior Producer
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