Episode Details

The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea praise Tim Cook's political acumen and discuss how other CEOs are trying to copy it. The discussion turns to Drake's allegations of favoritism and why they seem unlikely, and then to an update on MacBook Pro speaker repairs and what you need to know.

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Chapters:

00:06 Introduction to MacVoices 04:11 Introducing the Panel 07:09 Tim Cook's Political Strategy 16:34 Drake's Accusations Against Apple 19:16 Legal Implications of Drake's Claims 23:51 Apple MacBook Pro Speaker Repairs 32:50 Closing Remarks and Support Information

Links:

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Other CEOs want to copy Tim Cook's uber-simple Trump strategy https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/25/other-ceos-want-to-copy-tim-cooks-trump-strategy-and-it-couldnt-be-simpler/

Drake ropes Siri into his feud with rival Kendrick Lamar, for some reason https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/26/drake-ropes-siri-into-his-feud-with-rival-kendrick-lamar-for-some-reason

Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apple-is-changing-how-macbook-pro-speakers-are-replaced-and-it-could-make-repairs-cheaper-175356909.html

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and