Uber and Lyft price surge, the Biden infrastructure bill and Friend of Pivot Casey Newton

Casey Newton, writer of the newsletter Platformer, dives deep into the world of social media and its evolution. He discusses Twitter's struggles with governance and the race for a new CEO, emphasizing the challenges of competition and content monetization. The conversation also touches on the ongoing Biden infrastructure bill negotiations, shedding light on the fragmented political landscape. Listeners gain insights into the impact of social media on mental health and the push towards better online user experiences.