Pivot More Twitter Drama, Amazon Post-Pandemic, and Guest Jon Favreau on the Midterms
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Nov 4, 2022 
Kai Ryssdal, an insightful business reporter and senior host of Marketplace, joins Jon Favreau, co-founder of Crooked Media and former Obama speechwriter. They tackle the latest upheavals at Twitter under Elon Musk, highlighting management chaos and user concerns. Ryssdal shares insights into Amazon's post-pandemic challenges and consumer behavior changes. Favreau provides a keen analysis of the shifting political landscape as the midterms approach, focusing on key races and the crucial issues that resonate with voters.
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Economy Top Concern
- The economy is the biggest concern for most people, even more so than a recession.
- People are focused on daily struggles with inflation and rising costs.
Inflation Anecdote
- Kai Ryssdal interviewed a small business owner in Buffalo who succinctly captured the current economic mood.
- When asked about inflation, she simply replied, "true."
Exhaustion and Long-Term Concerns
- People are exhausted but determined to manage their individual finances.
- Long-term concerns about their children's future and retirement weigh heavily on their minds.