Morning Brew Daily Is Tiktok For Sale?! & Blockbusters Dominate the Oscars
Mar 11, 2024
The discussion kicks off with the potential sale of TikTok amid congressional efforts for a ban, blending humor with political insight. They dive into the Oscars, celebrating the films that resonated with audiences, like 'Oppenheimer.' Listeners are treated to reflections on the banking sector a year after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, along with winners from the week in the EV market, featuring Rivian’s intriguing new R2 SUV. The hosts also explore changes in society since the pandemic, touching on education and work patterns.
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Daylight Savings Time
- Consider the tradeoff between daylight savings time and losing an hour of sleep.
- Nab those 6 p.m. tee times, but be prepared for grogginess.
TikTok Ban
- A new bill may force ByteDance to sell TikTok to avoid a U.S. ban.
- This ban has bipartisan support, but Trump opposes it, citing potential Meta dominance.
Potential TikTok Buyers
- ByteDance may have to sell TikTok; antitrust concerns limit big tech buyers.
- Bobby Kotick is reportedly gathering investors, including Sam Altman and Mr. Wonderful.
