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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

There is no need: the Daily Update and the Daily Update Podcast have the exact same content; the only difference is if that content is delivered to your eyes via text or your ears via audio.

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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

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Ben Thompson · Accepted Answer

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