Pivot Kara's Washington Post Bid, Trump's TikTok Plans, and Tesla's Sales Drop
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Jan 7, 2025 The hosts dive into Trump's bold strategies against the TikTok ban and examine the recent blow to net neutrality. Tesla faces its first sales drop in over a decade, raising questions about investor sentiment amidst Elon Musk's political entanglements. Kara reveals her ambition to bid for The Washington Post and emphasizes the need for innovative approaches in media. They also touch on issues of censorship and the powerful impact of social media, blending humor with serious reflections on contemporary challenges in journalism and technology.
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TikTok Bid
- Elon Musk might try to buy TikTok and merge it with X, potentially involving Larry Ellison and other Trump supporters.
- Kevin O'Leary joined a bid for TikTok led by Frank McCourt, but another bidder called the whole thing ridiculous.
TikTok and CCP
- Scott Galloway believes TikTok is a CCP-influenced company and that China won't be forced into selling.
- He suggests the Supreme Court might uphold the TikTok ban due to national security concerns.
TikTok and Congress
- Kara Swisher suggests Trump might try to get Congress to pass a new law regarding TikTok that supersedes the current ban.
- She doubts Apple and Google would ignore a Supreme Court ruling in favor of a wink-and-nod agreement with Trump.