Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the company. Brian Merchant is the author of The One Device and Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Brian’s most recent newsletter covers Tim Cook’s stepping down, as well as Palantir’s manifesto. Brian has previously written about Foxconn’s working conditions. Brian mentioned Patrick McGee’s book Apple in China.

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Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant is an episode from Tech Won't Save Us by Paris Marx.

This episode is 59:56 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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