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    #95: "Game of Thrones" With Slide Rules

    March 14th, 2019 · 57 minutes

    The complicated reality of trying to break up the power of large tech companies, Spotify takes on Apple, Apple sets its sights on services, and takiing lessons from "Captain Marvel."

    Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Carolina Milanesi

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    Links and Show Notes

    Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Apple, too - The Verge
    Where Warren’s Wrong – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    I Blocked Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple
    Spotify files complaint with European Commission against Apple
    Apple vs. Spotify: Who’s Really Right?
    Apple Plans Gaming Subscription Service: Sources on Cheddar
    Apple March event officially announced - 9to5Mac
    Apple Races to Get Studios Signed Up for New Streaming Service - Bloomberg
    Captain Marvel: Woman in the Workplace and Superhero – Tech.pinions
    Roku Has Nearly Finalized AirPlay 2 Support - MacRumors
    Winter rescue: Stranded dog winched to safety on helicopter
    Pink adopts puppy after Nashville concert