This chapter discusses the influence of Jack Dorsey on Twitter and his admiration for Elon Musk. It explores how Jack believed that Twitter should be a private company and the reasons why he was excited for Elon to take over. The chapter also delves into the problems faced by Twitter, such as its imbalance of influence and business, as well as a failed three-year business plan.
Kara and Scott discuss the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl, and pick their favorite ads. Then, they've got opinions about the new special counsel report that raised questions about Biden's age and memory. Plus, Disney reports blockbuster earnings, and announces a new investment into Epic Games. Our Friends of Pivot are Zoë Schiffer, Managing Editor of Platformer, and author of “Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter," and Kurt Wagner, social media reporter for Bloomberg, and the author of "Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter's Soul."
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