Roblox IPO, Facebook doesn't think it has an antitrust problem and a listener question on PlayStation5
Kara and Scott talk about Roblox going public – and making a big splash – and what that means for the gaming industry. Then they discuss Facebook asking Federal judges to overturn the FTC's antitrust ...
12 Mar 202143min
SPACs tumble, the education tech market and the future of automation
Kara and Scott talk about how SPACs have tumbled in recent weeks and what that means for the IPO landscape. They also discuss Coursera going public and the future of education tech post-pandemic. Then...
9 Mar 202158min
Google ad track changes, implosions for the entertainment industry and Square buys Tidal
Kara and Scott talk about Google changing its ad model – they won't be selling ads based on how your browse the web anymore. They also discuss Square purchasing Jay-Z's music streaming service company...
5 Mar 20211h 4min
The new COVID stimulus and Andy Slavitt on vaccine plans
Kara and Scott talk about the $.19 trillion stimulus package that passed the House and the fight for a $15/hour minimum wage. They also discuss the digital Golden Globes and Trump's appearance at CPAC...
2 Mar 20211h 5min
More hearings for big tech, GameStop stock surge (again), and predictions come true
Kara and Scott talk about deals reached between Facebook and Australia as Facebook, Google and Twitter prepare to testify in front of Congress. They also discuss the new surge of GameStop stock. In li...
26 Feb 202158min
U.K. says Uber drivers are employees, and the future of cyber attacks
Kara and Scott talk about a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that says Uber drivers must be treated as employees and what that means for the future of the company. Then Kara and Scott are joined by New York ...
23 Feb 20211h 2min
Australia vs. Facebook and the GameStop hearings
Kara and Scott talk about Facebook restricting users and publishers from using the platform in Australia as the country weighs a law that would require big tech to pay for news content. They also disc...
19 Feb 202156min
Lincoln Project implosion, Microsoft says Google should pay newspapers, and Friend of Pivot Adam Grant
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 news content. They also discuss implosions at the L...
16 Feb 20211h 9min
