In today’s episode, host Zoë Schiffer is joined by senior politics editor Leah Feiger to discuss the top stories you need to know about this week—from Mark Zuckerberg’s illegal school to the repercussions behind the recent pardoning of Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s ex-CEO. Then, Zoë and Leah discuss how fandom on the internet played a key role in this year’s US election results.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted
• Trump’s CZ Pardon Has the Crypto World Bracing for Impact
• The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
• Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom

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