Pivot Writers Strike Deal, Betting Against the FTC, and Guest Mathias Döpfner
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Sep 26, 2023 Mathias Döpfner, Chairman and CEO of Axel Springer and author of "The Trade Trap," joins to discuss the recent Hollywood writers' strike resolution and its implications for unions and AI in creative roles. They explore misinformation's impact on research and public health, emphasizing the need for accountability in media. Döpfner highlights the ethical dilemmas of doing business with dictators and advocates for strengthened democratic values in a divided world while reflecting on the balance between free trade and ethical practices.
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Don't Tell Women to Smile
- Kara Swisher's son defended her against a man who told her to smile more.
- Her son retorted that the man could get a better face.
Unions' Illusion of Strength
- Scott Galloway believes the writer's strike signals the beginning of the end for unions.
- He argues that corporations perpetuate the illusion of strong unions while undermining their power.
Performative Unionization
- Scott Galloway claims current union efforts are performative.
- He argues for raising the minimum wage for all workers instead of focusing on unionization.
