Pivot DOJ/Google showdown, RIP Quibi, and a listener mail question on Airbnb IPO
Oct 23, 2020
The discussion kicks off with the Department of Justice's bold antitrust lawsuit against Google, challenging its advertising dominance. Quibi’s untimely demise is analyzed, showcasing key missteps in its short-lived venture. A listener's intriguing question about Airbnb’s IPO ignites a conversation on corporate governance and employee equity. There's also a humorous dive into the awkwardness of remote work meetings, touching on societal behaviors. Finally, predictions about political figures add a layer of intrigue to the tech and business landscape.
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Men Behaving Badly
- Kara Swisher recounts a friend's reaction to Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom incident, summarizing it with the single word: "Men".
- She also mentions a separate incident involving Rudy Giuliani in a Sacha Baron Cohen film.
The Collision of Work, Home, and Habits
- Scott Galloway suggests that the convergence of work-from-home, men's common habits, and readily available technology created an environment ripe for such incidents.
- He questions the severity of the consequences Toobin has faced.
Giuliani's Excuse
- Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat film catches Rudy Giuliani in a compromising situation in a hotel room.
- Giuliani claims he was merely tucking in his shirt after an interview.