A federal judge has ruled Google a monopoly for locking up distribution with Apple. We discuss the percent and likely impact. Also, memes as the media format of the moment, as they become how big events like the Olympics and presidential election become participatory. Meanwhile, YouTube is becoming modern TV.

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01:13 Google Declared a Monopoly
02:08 Historical Parallels with Microsoft
05:00 Apple's Role and Strategic Decisions
06:47 Google's Financial Strategies
10:55 The Evolution of Paid Search
19:39 The Role of Memes in Modern Media
30:09 Authenticity and Political Tactics
33:15 Twitter's Advertising Struggles
41:11 Media Landscape and Axios Layoffs
48:16 AI in Media and SearchGPT Review
56:10 YouTube's Dominance and Content Trends

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Monopolies and Memes