Apple’s App Store Saga, Forge Global to Go Public Via SPAC & The Fintech Frenzy

Our anchors start off today’s show with the latest on the Apple vs. Epic Games ruling with Epic planning to appeal the decision. The Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel joins this morning to share his thoughts on the app store saga ahead of Apple’s “California Streaming” event tomorrow. We also cover Goldman Sachs’ new internet initiations today, including buy ratings on Amazon, Google, Facebook and more. Next, Motive Capital CEO Blythe Masters and Forge Global CEO Kelly Rodriquez join after announcing their $2 billion SPAC deal today to take Forge Global public. Later, we return to the Apple vs. Epic ruling and bring in Former Andreessen Horowitz Partner Benedict Evans to break it all down. Plus, we check in on the fintech space with Wolfe Research Managing Director Darrin Peller as digital payments company Stripe is in talks to go public soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.