Writers Strike Deal, Betting Against the FTC, and Guest Mathias Döpfner
Kara and Scott discuss the tentative deal between Hollywood writers and studios, and what it means for the future of the industry. They also talk about GOP attacks on misinformation researchers, as we...
26 Sep 20231h 13min
Rupert, Russell, and a Looming Shutdown
As Rupert Murdoch announces his retirement, Kara and Scott discuss the future of the media mogul's empire and his legacy. They also react to the Russell Brand controversy, and Elon's plan for a Twitte...
22 Sep 20231h 8min
Strike Winners & Losers, Disney's ABC Decision, and Guest Benyamin Cohen
Kara and Scott discuss the Jann Wenner controversy, and the new management term "feedforward." And as the "summer of strikes" marches into the fall, they talk about the State of the Unions. Then, is D...
19 Sep 20231h 10min
AI Summit, U.S. v. Google, and Drew Barrymore Backlash
Kara and Scott discuss the new openings for the greatest jobs in journalism – Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reporters. They also unpack Apple's underwhelming product launch and the backlash Drew Barrymore ...
15 Sep 20231h 2min
Inside Elon’s New Bio, A.I. Goes to Washington and Guest Kristi Coulter
Kara and Scott dish on their big date night at the U.S. Open. They also preview A.I.'s big week on Capitol Hill before Kara gives her no-holds-barred review of Walter Isaacson’s Elon Musk biography. O...
12 Sep 20231h 9min
Cable Wars, FTC vs. Amazon, and Elon vs. the ADL
Scott is back! He and Kara waste no time digging into Charter vs. Disney and the FTC’s possible Amazon suit. Our Friend of Pivot is CEO and National Chair of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Green...
8 Sep 20231h 14min
Land of the Giants: How Tesla Became the Elon Musk Co.
Not many people can name the original founders of Tesla. So how did two guys who wanted to build an electric car create a company synonymous with Elon Musk? Listen to more from Land of the Giants here...
5 Sep 202338min
The Apple Vision Pro, Being Present, and Scott’s Hair
Scott Free August is over, welcome to Scottember! As we head into the holiday weekend, Kara and Scott open the listener mail bag to answer questions about whether we’ve hit peak Apple, how to stay pre...
1 Sep 202347min
