Pivot

Zoom isn’t as “encrypted” as you think, tech regulation amidst COVID-19, and economist Gene Sperling on being in a “jobs depression”

Apr 7, 2020

Gene Sperling, former Director of the National Economic Council under Presidents Clinton and Obama, shares insights on the alarming rise of unemployment in March and how this recession differs from the 2008 financial crisis. The conversation dives into Zoom's security flaws as it becomes essential for everyday life, raising concerns about privacy. They also discuss the potential slowing of tech regulations during the pandemic and the influence of lobbyists in corporate ethics, emphasizing the urgent need for consumer protection amidst uncertainty.

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Gene Sperling

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Zoom's Security and Public Trust

14min

Navigating Privacy Legislation in a Pandemic

5min

The Influence of Lobbyists and Corporate Ethics During a Crisis

2min

Big Tech, Economics, and Essential Workers

28min

Unemployment Struggles and Heartfelt Parenting Moments

5min

Hope Amidst the Pandemic

7min

Navigating Challenges with Humor and Community Engagement

2min

Kara and Scott talk about privacy issues at Zoom as we move our doctor's appointments, work, therapy, social lives and school onto the platform. They discuss how tech regulations may slow under the cloud cover of COVID-19, the future of CCPA and Silicon Valley lobbyists. In Friend of Pivot, we hear from the former Director of the National Economic Council under President's Clinton and Obama, Gene Sperling. He talks about the 6.6 million people who filed for unemployment in March, the current recession and how it differs from the 2008 financial crisis. In wins, Scott attends a "drive by birthday party" and Kara celebrates a Brooklyn landlord cancelling rent. In fails... Scott's former student Jared Kushner talks about the federal stockpile.

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