The chapter delves into the complexities of political allegiances, societal impact, and personal costs of taking stances in a politically charged environment. It discusses the fate of a bank, the influence of the Biden administration, and the importance of bipartisan cooperation for the financial ecosystem. Themes of friendship, values, and the challenges of doing what is perceived as right are explored within differing perspectives on political figures and moral issues.
Alongside this week’s riff from Reid on tech journalism and last week’s episode with Kara Swisher, we’re bringing you a conversation between Reid and Kara that originally dropped as a March 2023 episode of “On with Kara Swisher.” This duo has known each other since the 90s, when Reid was fresh off the sale of PayPal and before he co-founded LinkedIn. On this episode, they discuss Reid’s donations to Biden and other Democrats, how his political views have impacted his friendships with Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, and why he is so bullish on AI.