This chapter explores the political dynamics surrounding key figures like President Biden and Vice President Harris, emphasizing the need for clearer policies amidst public scrutiny. The conversation also touches on humorous anecdotes, Halloween costumes, and a discussion with technology reporters about Elon Musk's controversial behavior.
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft's plan to reopen Three Mile Island to power its data centers, and Qualcomm's potential takeover of Intel. Then, Nike gets a new CEO, but will the corporate shake-up get Nike back in the game? Plus, Trump's bizarre messaging around abortion, and Kamala Harris's attempt to get another debate on the calendar. Our Friends of Pivot are New York Times reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, who are out with a new book, "Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter." Kate and Ryan share behind-the-scenes stories from Elon's Twitter takeover, and weigh in on the latest chaos in Elon-land.
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