TPM Video: What Can We Make of Our Digital Emperors?
9 October 2026 at 16:55
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Today on TPMβs Untitled Friday Show (Name TBD), I was joined by one of my oldest colleagues (and friends) Derick Dirmaier. TPMβs Head of Product. Weβve been in the digital news game a long time. Weβve seen some things.
We talked about how the online world, which once seemed separate and distinct, has encroached on the so-called real world. At the center of this transformation are, of course, the tech moguls. These guys have amassed insane amounts of power and often when the speak, sound totally insane. They also have legions of sycophantic admirers. What should we make of all this?
We spent some time trying to sort through it all. Thanks for joining us!