Marc Andreessen on how the internet changed news, politics, and outrage | The a16z Show [oLxHVmzZ1A6]
Erik Torenberg and Theo Jaffee speak with Marc Andreessen, cofounder and general partner at a16z, about the launch of Monitoring the Situation (a new, always-on media network on X. They discuss the rise of the “current thing,” how narratives spread in real time, and why internet-native media is reshaping politics, culture, and attention. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - The CNN "Random Ammonium" Origin Story 05:18 - The Internet Reinvented Random Ammonium 10:02 - If It's on the Internet, It's a Viral Meme 17:25 - Is Political Polarization Overstated? 29:48 - What Makes Something "The Current Thing" 39:04 - Ops, Availability Entrepreneurs & Dark Money 52:38 - Legacy Media vs New Media & The First True Internet Election Resources: Follow Marc X: Follow Eric on X: Follow Theo on X: Follow MTS on X: Check out MTS on YouTube: Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends! Find a16z on X: Find a16z on LinkedIn: Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify: Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts: Follow our host: Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see