INVESTED: A Fanbase Podcast

INVESTED: Episode 9


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Title: Isaac Hayes III and Thelma Anderson talk Free Speech and Media Power Plays

Description:

What happens when late-night comedy collides with politics, billion-dollar mergers, and free speech? In this episode, Isaac Hayes III and Thelma Anderson unpack Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — and the political and business storm that followed.

Together, they break down:

  • Why Sinclair Broadcasting pulled Kimmel off-air while chasing FCC approval for a major merger.

  • How Disney lost billions in market value after backlash and cancellations.

  • Why Republicans and Democrats briefly united in defense of free speech.

  • What TikTok’s U.S. takeover by Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Fox signals about media consolidation and creator control.

  • This isn’t just about TV,  it’s about who really controls the platforms, narratives, and algorithms shaping culture. For creators and investors, the stakes are clear: ownership equals power.

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