Web Roundup: Who Are the Most Influential People On the Web?

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Mar. 17, 2016

Time magazine has named its “30 Most Influential People on the Internet.” That and more with Xeni Jardin, our weekly commentator on all things tech.

Credits

Guest:
Xeni Jardin - BoingBoing.net - @xeni

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Matt Holzman, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Laura Swisher

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