214 - w/Ben Dreyfuss "Another Dreyfuss Affair"

<p>Look, you asked for it. Fifth fan favorite (<strong><em>ed -</em></strong><em> we really don't understand you people</em>) and <em>Mother Jones</em> editorial director Ben Dreyfuss (né Gould) is back. And the results are wonderfully shambolic. But seriously: make sure the kids are in bed before press play....</p><p><br /></p><ul><li>Ben is "on leave" from Mother Jones</li><li>Why Ben's editor blocked him on Twitter (and you should too)</li><li>No ice in Hawaii, no avocados in Wisconsin</li><li>The worst movie Ben's dad ever made (Or was it the best?)</li><li>Why everyone in DC hates Facebook</li><li>Why people read dumb articles on Facebook </li><li>Ben starts a Substack. Obviously.</li><li>What Ben learned about Donald Trump in the suicide ward</li><li>Manipulating people on the internet</li><li>And so much more...</li></ul><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> <br /><br />This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.wethefifth.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.wethefifth.com/subscribe</a>