The speakers discuss their hesitancy to share their opinions on a horrific event because they feel that it is important to let people on the ground and the media report on it. They also express their frustration with the abundance of hot takes and misinformation on social media. The chapter touches on the topic of the Israel-Hamas conflict and expresses the difficulty in distinguishing between civilians and terrorists.
Kara and Scott discuss how the Israel-Hamas war is getting covered on social media and the influx of misinformation. Then, Republicans still can't decide on a Speaker of the House. Plus, the failed talks between SAG-AFTRA and the studios, Birkenstock's underwhelming IPO and layoffs at the Washington Post. Finally, our Friend of Pivot is psychotherapist Esther Perel, who shares wise words on grief and loneliness.
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