Judd Apatow, Texas, and Snap Inc.
Kara and Scott discuss the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Also, Snap Inc.’s stock spiral, and Paypal and Klarna layoffs. Then, they’re joined by Friend of Pivot Judd Apatow to discuss the state of comedy,...
27 Touko 20221h 10min
Just the SPACs, Ma'am
Apple pulls up roots in China, Facebook gives researchers access to some treasured data, and the SPAC market falters. Also, the S&P moves Tesla from the Nice to the Naughty list. Scott and Kara are jo...
24 Touko 20221h 14min
Billionaires Shouldn't Tweet, Netflix Layoffs, and Guest Rebecca Traister
Primary results are in! Aggrieved billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk can't stop tweeting at the government and Netflix laid off 150 full-time staffers. Also, ICE is watching you. Kara and Scott are...
20 Touko 20221h 4min
Twitter's Lots of Bots, Netflix Isn't Joking With Employees
Disney+ gains subscribers in Q2, but winter may be coming. Kara and Scott discuss Twitter's bot problem, and what it could mean for Elon's takeover bid. Also, a listener question about AirBNB, and a p...
17 Touko 202252min
Bonus Episode: Elon Pauses Twitter Bid
Elon Musk is putting his Twitter deal on hold. Who could have predicted this??? Kara and Scott have a few things to say. -- We'll be back on Tuesday with a regular episode of Pivot! Learn more about y...
13 Touko 202218min
Thiel Thinks BlackRock is Woke, Tesla Stalls Out, and a Crypto Crash
Tesla halts production in Shanghai, Grindr flirts with going public, and Democrats get an edge at the FTC. Also, Peter Thiel sets his sights on BlackRock, because apparently it's too woke? Kara and Sc...
13 Touko 202259min
Market Madness, The Latest on Roe, and Guest Kirsten Grind
Kara and Scott ponder the market slide and where its worst impacts will be felt, and discuss legal efforts to jump-start a Post-Roe society. Plus, Elon thinks he can quintuple Twitter’s revenue in the...
10 Touko 20221h 5min
Can Corporations Plan for a Post-Roe World?
Roe v. Wade could be overturned. Kara and Scott discuss the implications for big business and beyond. Also, Uber and Lyft get a flat tire in their first quarter. What does that mean for the millennial...
6 Touko 202249min
