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Interview: On Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 2367 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Technology Social media Censorship Interview
  1. Mark Zuckerberg has recently made a big shift in how he is presenting himself and Facebook. This change could have important effects moving forward.
  2. There are ongoing discussions about the impact of Facebook on free speech, especially in comparison to other social media platforms.
  3. There will be more updates and stories coming soon, including a new law in the U.K. and some controversies involving the TSA.

Willie On My Mind

Steady • 24136 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎶 Music Songs Interview Concerts
  1. The song 'Always On My Mind' by Willie Nelson is a classic that many people associate with special moments in their lives.
  2. Willie Nelson turned 90+ years old, had a documentary about his life on Paramount+, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  3. The author shares a personal connection with Willie Nelson and wishes him luck on his tours.

Butthole Beauty, Ancestral Skincare, & More

The Unpublishable • 6368 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Skincare Beauty products Makeup Interview
  1. 2024 beauty predictions like 'asshole care' becoming a reality, showing how trends can be revolutionary and unexpected.
  2. Featured in Country & Town House Magazine, showcasing recognition for contributions in the beauty industry.
  3. Participating in discussions on harmful beauty ideals and activism like on NPR, demonstrating advocacy beyond skincare.
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Conversations with women (over 40): author Helen Garner, 81

The Shift With Sam Baker • 619 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Author Conversation Podcast Interview
  1. Helen Garner values human contact gaze over the erotic gaze in her work and conversations.
  2. Helen Garner, a respected Australian novelist at 81, is finally gaining recognition worldwide for her 13 books.
  3. Garner shares personal stories about her relationships with family members, highlighting the complexities and changes that come with age and life experiences.

The Person Behind @Elmo

Link in Bio • 1159 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Social media Interview Content creation
  1. Social media managers speak on behalf of brands and have guidelines for maintaining the brand's voice.
  2. The social strategy for managing accounts like Elmo's involves maintaining the character while engaging with fans in a relatable and joyful manner.
  3. Creating social-first content for platforms like Instagram involves brainstorming, finalizing content, and working with production to bring concepts to life.

The very first interview about Linux with Linus Torvalds - Oct 28, 1992

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 5170 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Interview Linux Operating Systems Programming Open Source
  1. The first interview about Linux with Linus Torvalds was published in a small E-Mail newsletter in 1992.
  2. The newsletter was significant as it was the first written specifically for Linux and contained the first interview ever with Linus Torvalds about Linux.
  3. Linus Torvalds started working on Linux after taking a UNIX and C course at university, and the system evolved from a terminal emulator to a UNIX-like system.

An interview with Emma Webb

The Free Mind • 550 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Interview Common Sense Conservatism Religion
  1. Emma Webb is involved in various organizations like The Common Sense Society, Save Our Statues, and New Culture Forum, and is a contributor on GB News.
  2. Common sense is still present but often overlooked in metropolitan areas and needs to be reclaimed.
  3. There is hope for our culture through resistance and perseverance, as historical fortunes can change and people are fighting for important values.

The shirt of the year

Blackbird Spyplane • 1598 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Design Style Interview Clothing Creativity
  1. The shirt of the year is a roomy, vertical-stripe button-up that is currently on trend and in high demand.
  2. Keith Henry, a self-taught designer, creates clothes entirely by himself under the name Henry's, known for high-craft jumbo jeans and small-run pieces.
  3. Keith Henry sells his clothes through limited drops, values creative control, and finds inspiration in old army clothing to create unique, well-crafted designs.

Peggi Blu on Singing with (and Cooking for) Bob Dylan

Flagging Down the Double E's • 786 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🎶 Music Interview Collaboration History Cooking Friendship
  1. Peggi Blu had a personal and musical connection with Bob Dylan, singing duets and background vocals for him.
  2. Despite their close friendship, Peggi Blu kept Bob Dylan's personal life private, including his marriage to Carolyn Dennis.
  3. Bob Dylan enjoyed singing with backing singers like Peggi Blu, creating harmonious and enjoyable performances.

EXCLUSIVE Interview with Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson

Krystal Kyle & Friends • 786 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Interview Presidential Candidate Foreign Policy
  1. Krystal and Kyle interviewed Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson.
  2. The interview covered topics like foreign policy, establishment opposition, and media treatment.
  3. Marianne Williamson discussed her strategy against Biden and Trump, her pitch to 'normie' Democrats, and how this run is different from her previous one.

Donald Fagen: an interview

Expanding Dan • 786 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🎶 Music Interview Life Music Tour
  1. Steely Dan is starting a tour with the Eagles at Madison Square Garden.
  2. Donald Fagen answered questions about the tour, memories of Wayne Shorter, favorite albums, and his love for iced tea.
  3. The interview is available to paid subscribers only.