Disney Drama, Amazon Owns MGM, and Guest Kelly AuCoin
Kara and Scott talk about the latest drama at Disney, Amazon officially owning MGM, and some impressive download numbers for Crypto apps. Also, China produces more billionaires than any other country,...
22 Mar 20221h
Universities Cut Ties with Russia, Antitrust Action, and Guest Preet Bharara
Kara and Scott talk about universities cutting ties with Russia, this week's antitrust action against Amazon, and the Fed raising interest rates for the first time in three years. Also, Tesla prices a...
18 Mar 20221h 3min
More COVID Disruptions, Government Internet Carve-Ups, and Friend of Pivot, Dr. Vivek Murthy
Kara and Scott discuss the latest COVID-related supply chain interruptions in China, and Disney's pause on all political donations in Florida. Plus, governments are carving up the global internet. Fri...
15 Mar 20221h 1min
Let's Say Gay, The U.S. Bans Russian Oil, and Guest Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” has impacts for Pivot. Kara and Scott discuss the U.S. ban on Russian oil, and Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrencies. Also, Elon just wants his Twitter freedom back. Fr...
11 Mar 20221h 3min
Truth Social Sinks, More Russia Fallout for Big Tech, and Guest Elizabeth Williamson
Russia’s invasion has more impacts for Big Tech, including Facebook. Elon Musk wants a union vote, and Apple may have big surprises at today’s event. Also, Trump’s Truth Social does not have the large...
8 Mar 20221h 10min
The Latest on Ukraine, A TikTok Investigation, and Guest Gal Beckerman
Kara and guest host Stephanie Ruhle discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, the Fed's plan to raise interest rates, and a new investigation of TikTok's effects on mental health. Plus, Friend of Pi...
4 Mar 20221h 7min
BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: The Life Cycle of a Company with Prof. Aswath Damodaran
In one of the most popular presentations from Pivot MIA, Professor Aswath Damodoran of NYU's Stern School of Business compares the life cycle of a company to the stages of life of an actual human bein...
3 Mar 202245min
How Big Tech is Responding to Russia, with guest Nicole Perlroth
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes trouble for Big Tech players. Kara and Scott discuss its effects on moderation, monetization, and cybersecurity with journalist Nicole Perlroth. Plus, the CDC says ...
1 Mar 20221h 5min
