02:30 - The Verge's David Pierce talks with deputy editor Alex Heath about how Meta is pivoting Facebook and Instagram away from your friends and more towards short form video from creators.

24:04 - Casey Newton chats with David about the social media app BeReal, and whether it's able to succeed among social media titans.

• Why BeReal is breaking out

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