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July 28, 2026

LeBron James Hype, Social Media Credibility & Keeping Cabs in Philly

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LeBron James Hype, Social Media Credibility & Keeping Cabs in Philly

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Ever since LeBron James announced he’s going to wear the red, white, and blue Philadelphia 76ers uniform, the Philly and regional impact has been huge. And if the buzz wasn’t enough, some pages on social media are creating AI generated content about James and his new teammates on the Sixers. So, how can you spot a fake? Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Siani Colón, our newsletter editor, Santiago Ortiz, founder of No Shorts Media, to talk about all things LeBron – and also an idea to help taxi cabs survive in Philly. 

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