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Kara Swisher on the Moment Mark Zuckerberg Went "Villainous"

June 12, 2026 / 00:52

This episode discusses the trailer for the upcoming film "The Social Reckoning," featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg. Key topics include the portrayal of Zuckerberg, the story of Frances Haugen, and the implications of Facebook's actions.

The conversation highlights Jeremy Strong's performance, noting his ability to mimic Zuckerberg's voice while also mentioning concerns about his appearance. The hosts express skepticism about the film's impact on Zuckerberg's image.

They also touch on the significance of the Facebook Files and how the film addresses the ethical issues surrounding Facebook's operations and its effects on youth.

TLDR

The episode covers the trailer for "The Social Reckoning" and discusses its portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook's ethical issues.

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The trailer just came out for the social reckoning, which is the follow-up to the

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social network. Jeremy Strong is from Succession is playing Mark Zuckerberg. >> People around here understand that when

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I say no, that's the end of the debate. I'm not 2 years out of a dorm room

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anymore, Charlie. Look around. >> He's got the voice on down pat, although

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he looks too old, I [music] have to say, at least oddly looking old. It's the

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story of Frances Haugen and the this Facebook files and how they knew what they were doing and they did it anyway.

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And this was the moment that Zuckerberg went villainous, right? And I think this

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movie it'll be really interesting by Aaron Sorkin once again revisiting this

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issue is that this guy is living large on the backs of teens, on the backs of kids, on the backs of everybody. And I

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don't think it's going to be great for the image and on Jeremy Strong literally

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sounds so much like him, it's disturbing.

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Episode Highlights

The Social Reckoning Trailer Released
The trailer for 'The Social Reckoning' featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg has just dropped.
“People around here understand that when I say no, that’s the end of the debate.”
@ 00m 06s
June 12, 2026
Frances Haugen's Story Unveiled
The film explores Frances Haugen's revelations about Facebook's actions and ethics.
“They knew what they were doing and they did it anyway.”
@ 00m 21s
June 12, 2026

Episode Quotes

This guy is living large on the backs of teens.
Kara Swisher on the Moment Mark Zuckerberg Went "Villainous"
It’s disturbing how much he sounds like him.
Kara Swisher on the Moment Mark Zuckerberg Went "Villainous"

Key Moments

Zuckerberg's Villainy00:27
Disturbing Portrayal00:44