Ep. 274: Blue Checks, Pink Slips: The Twitter Saga Continues
Elon Musk\u2019s takeover of Twitter wiped away one thorny lawsuit over his attempts to back out of the deal, but his rough start at the helm of the social network has spawned a new host of legal problems. On this week\u2019s Pro Say, the hosts examine Musk\u2019s decision to lay off thousands of Twitter\u2019s workers, which has invited new litigation from former employees who say they were not given proper notice that they\u2019d soon lose their jobs. Also on this week\u2019s show, a rundown of some big-ticket ballot initiatives decided during Tuesday\u2019s midterm elections, including measures covering reproductive rights, cannabis legalization and sports betting. Next, the founder of Barstool Sports sees his defamation case against a media company that published stories about his purported sexual misconduct thrown out. Finally, new trademark lawsuit just dropped, as Drake and 21 Savage take heat from Conde Nast over a bogus Vogue cover meant to promote their new album.