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Adam Curry introduces episode 90 of Mo Facts from the Texas Hill Country on February 20, 2023. Co-host Mo Facts discusses his recent oral surgery and the physical difficulty of speaking during the recording. The hosts preview the primary topic of the episode: the intersection of Big Tech and conservative media, specifically the public dispute involving Steven Crowder and The Daily Wire.
The hosts dissect Candace Owens' specific use of language, noting her repetitive use of the word "right" as a sign of unnatural persuasion. They argue that the focus on the $120 million figure is a distraction from the real issue: The Daily Wire's adherence to Big Tech and FBI-influenced censorship guidelines. They compare the situation to Spotify's acquisition of Joe Rogan and Bill Simmons, where platform metrics dictate content boundaries.
The hosts critique a segment from The Hill where a contributor argued that media figures "owe" their voices to Big Tech. They discuss the "slave contract" nature of modern media, where outlets act as "overseers" for their tech masters. Mo Facts notes that the "litmus test" for authenticity is very sensitive in independent media, and the Daily Wire's perceived impotence in the face of tech censorship is a damaging charge.
