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The Excruciating Toll of Elon's Stunts

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COVID Lockdowns in China - What's Happening?

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Workers have revolting over COVID policies of the world's largest iPhone factory in China. Protests again, has broken out throughout China over these policies,. Some that call from the removal of Xi Jinping, which is unusual. It's really dragging down the stock market and other things.

Guest host William D. Cohan joins Kara to discuss the latest developments in the Twitter saga: banned accounts will return! Apple could ban Twitter from the App Store! Elon drinks caffeine-free Diet Coke?! Also, protests in China could disrupt Apple. Friend of Pivot Anand Giridharadas joins to discuss his latest book, "The Persuaders," and how clear, concise messaging could help save democracy.

Suggested reading:

"Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon" by @williamcohan

"The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy" by Anand Giridharadas. You can follow Anand at @anandwrites.

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