Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLincoln Project implosion, Microsoft says Google should pay newspapers, and Friend of Pivot Adam Grant
Episode 178
Kara and Scott talk about Microsoft CEO Brad Smith's stance saying the US should follow Australia in a model that would force tech giants to pay for …
5 years ago
Is there a Trump without Twitter? A mini class on "dispersion", and a prediction about CNN
Episode 177
Kara and Scott talk about Twitter's fourth-quarter earnings and the decision to ban Trump's account for life. Scott gives a mini-class on the idea of…
5 years ago
Twitter subscription service, Tesla invests in Bitcoin, and Friend of Pivot Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Episode 176
Kara and Scott talk about Tesla investing $1.5billion in Bitcoin and what that means for the future of cryptocurrencies. They also discuss Twitter mu…
5 years, 1 month ago
The end of the Bezos era, SpaceX for civilians, and a stock prediction
Episode 175
Kara and Scott talk about Jeff Bezos stepping away from his role as CEO of Amazon and moving into the Executive Chair position. They talk about Elon …
5 years, 1 month ago
Who is profiting off Reddit stock threads? And the "Marshall Plan for Moms"
Episode 174
Kara and Scott talk about more fall out from the Reddit/Robinhood stock blitz. They also discuss escalating tensions between Facebook and Apple. Then…
5 years, 1 month ago
The GameStop, Reddit, Robinhood saga
Episode 173
Kara and Scott break down how amateur traders best hedge fund managers, driving up GameStop stock and what that means for the future of the stock mar…
5 years, 1 month ago
Facebook's oversight board takes on the Trump ban and Friend of Pivot Congressman Ro Khanna on what's ahead in Washington
Episode 172
Kara and Scott talk about Facebook's oversight board are deciding whether to permanently ban Donald Trump from the platform and what that might mean …
5 years, 1 month ago
Inauguration Day, Biden's antitrust issues, and the future of Fox News
Episode 171
Kara and Scott talk about Inauguration Day and the Biden administration. Big tech critics are concerned about his potential DOJ antitrust division ap…
5 years, 1 month ago
More GOP Twitter suspensions, Parler is back, and FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter on the future of big tech
Episode 170
Kara and Scott talk about Twitter suspending republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for spreading misinformation about the election. They also talk a…
5 years, 1 month ago
Impeachment number 2, Airbnb cancels DC reservations, and rebranding America
Episode 169
Kara and Scott talk about the second impeachment of Donald Trump. They also discuss a roundup of more businesses and platforms banning Trump his alt-…
5 years, 1 month ago