Moderators on Reddit have shut down their forums in protest of a new policy that charges users for access to the site’s API. The revolt has put Kevin in child care-wisdom-withdrawal (RIP r/daddit) — and left many other users without their favorite subreddits. But does the incident say something more about the future of the internet? Then, the MrBeast Philanthropic-Industrial Complex. Plus: Platforms are already fumbling the ball on misinformation. Today’s guest: Max Read is a journalist, screenwriter, editor and the owner-operator of Read Max. Additional information: Casey examines the Reddit revolt and why the company isn’t backing down on shutting down third-party apps. Max Read on MrBeast’s rise as a viral philanthropist. Following the algorithm doesn’t always lead to philanthropy, as Kevin explored in a 2019 article on PewDiePie. Platforms are backing away from peak trust and safety.