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Kara Swisher Breaks Down Cellphone Footage of Alex Pretti Shooting

January 25, 2026 / 00:34

This episode discusses the impact of citizen journalism during crises, highlighting the role of social media and cell phones in documenting events. Key discussions include the bravery of individuals capturing footage in dangerous situations, with specific mention of a woman in a pink jacket and various angles from which events were recorded.

The conversation emphasizes how the presence of bystanders with cameras changes the dynamics of news coverage. The guests reflect on the responsibility that comes with sharing such footage and the implications for those involved.

There is also a focus on the power of digital media to influence public perception and the importance of being aware of the audience that is watching these events unfold.

TLDR

Citizen journalism and social media shape crisis coverage.

Episode

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And what was really astonishing to me was all the angles and the people and the citizens there putting themselves in
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harm's way to take these pictures. Right? This woman in the pink jacket, there's a woman in a car. There's
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there's every angle of this thing. There's a woman in a car straight on.
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There's one across the street. There's one in front of him. There's one on the
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other side. These people don't understand. We see you. We see what you're doing. The power of digital is
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really strong. You see, people see it. I don't understand why these people don't
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think cell phones exist in this world.

Episode Highlights

  • The Power of Digital
    Exploring how citizen journalism captures critical moments.
    “The power of digital is really strong.”
    @ 00m 22s
    January 25, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • The power of digital is really strong.
    Kara Swisher Breaks Down Cellphone Footage of Alex Pretti Shooting
  • These people don't understand. We see you.
    Kara Swisher Breaks Down Cellphone Footage of Alex Pretti Shooting

Key Moments

  • Digital Visibility00:22