Pivot

The Excruciating Toll of Elon's Stunts

Nov 29, 2022

William D. Cohan, an insightful author and journalist, is joined by Anand Giridharadas, a thought leader on persuasion in democracy. They dive into Elon Musk's controversial Twitter saga and debate the potential repercussions of lifting bans on accounts. Cohan reflects on the tumultuous history of General Electric, while Giridharadas highlights the urgency of clear messaging in politics. The conversation also touches on global protests impacting Apple and the need for effective dialogue in an increasingly polarized society.

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Episode guests

Anand Giridharadas

William D. Cohan

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Corporate Giants and Contemporary Controversies

11min

Protests, Technology, and Financial Turbulence

23min

Legal Challenges and Media Conflicts

4min

Media Mergers and Market Challenges

6min

Navigating Polarization: The Art of Persuasion

15min

Navigating the Crypto Crisis

8min

Guest host William D. Cohan joins Kara to discuss the latest developments in the Twitter saga: banned accounts will return! Apple could ban Twitter from the App Store! Elon drinks caffeine-free Diet Coke?! Also, protests in China could disrupt Apple. Friend of Pivot Anand Giridharadas joins to discuss his latest book, "The Persuaders," and how clear, concise messaging could help save democracy.