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Elon’s Texts, TikTok’s Wins and Fails in Europe, and Guest Gabriel Debenedetti

Oct 4, 2022

Gabriel Debenedetti, a national correspondent for New York Magazine and author of 'The Long Alliance,' dives into intriguing insights about the relationship between Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The discussion unveils the complexity of their partnership and leadership legacies. Alongside this, the hosts dissect the implications of Elon Musk's texts regarding his Twitter acquisition, TikTok's success in Europe, and the challenges celebrities face in cryptocurrency endorsements. It's a rollercoaster of politics, tech, and humor that keeps listeners engaged.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

From Gifts to Governance

11min

Inside the Twitter Acquisition

12min

Wealth, Intelligence, and TikTok's Growth

6min

TikTok, Politics, and Presidential Relationships

18min

Legacies of Leadership: Biden vs. Obama

6min

The Dark Side of Social Media

8min

So many Elon texts. Kara and Scott discuss A-listers’ conversations with Musk, and TikTok’s wins and losses in Europe. Also, Liz Truss’s reversal on tax cuts for the wealthy, and Kim Kardashian’s crypto trouble with the SEC. Then, we’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Gabriel Debenedetti about his new book on the relationship between Joe Biden and Barack Obama.

You can find Gabriel on Twitter at @gdebenedetti, and you can buy The Long Alliance: The Imperfect Union of Joe Biden and Barack Obama here.

You can listen to Kara’s new show, On with Kara Swisher, here.

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