Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 26 days 3 hours 22 minutes
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. Friend of Pivot Jeffrey Sonnenfeld has been tracking all the companies that have left Russia... and the ones that have stayed. You can find Jeffrey on Twitter at @JeffSonnenfeld and can find his list here. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag...
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 largest audience ever. Guest Elizabeth Williamson joins to talk with Kara and Scott about her new book, “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and The Battle for Truth.” You can find Elizabeth on Twitter at @NYTLiz. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag...
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 Pivot Gal Beckerman joins to discuss his new book, The Quiet Before: On The Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas. You can find Gal on Twitter at @galbeckerman. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices...
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 being. It’s the structure he uses to understand why companies do what they do, and more importantly, to pinpoint “when companies do things they shouldn’t be doing.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 most of the country can go maskless, and Elon Musk has more trouble with the SEC. And big news for Pivot fans: You can WATCH video clips from Pivot on Salesforce+. Find Nicole on Twitter at @nicoleperlroth. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag...
Platformer's Casey Newton speaks with Parler CEO George Farmer and GETTR CEO Jason Miller about the conservative social media business model, free speech, and content moderation. Recorded live at Pivot MIA on February 16, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Friend of Pivot Ben Stiller joins to talk about his new Apple TV+ thriller, Severance. Kara and Scott also discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbot's attack on health care for trans youth, as well as what Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for tech and business You can find Ben on social media at @RedHourBen. Severance is streaming now on Apple TV+. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices...
Kara and Scott discuss Truth Social’s future, Elon Musk’s beef with the SEC, and Disney’s new housing venture. Plus, Kara hired a plane to fly Scott’s phone number on a banner over South Beach. We play the voicemails. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kara and Scott chat with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the future of the travel industry, housing, workplace culture, human interaction, and why the pandemic was the “ultimate growing-up experience” for business founders. Plus, he tells the audience all about his stay at a “themed fairytale princess Cinderella cottage.” Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Couldn't make it to Pivot MIA? Kara and guest host Casey Newton bring you the highlights: from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's remarks on how his company handled January 6th, to the fireworks at Casey's panel on conservative social networks. Plus, a look at the latest headlines, including Melania Trump's NFT mystery. You can find Casey on Twitter at @CaseyNewton. Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices...