Pivot TikTok's Future, Big Tech at Trump's Inauguration, and Biden's Final Warning
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Jan 17, 2025 Big Tech leaders are making a pit stop in Washington, caught in the political swirl of Trump's inauguration. Biden's stark warning about the dangers of tech oligarchy looms large, but are politicians taking heed? As Trump’s cabinet nominees face scrutiny, evasive responses raise eyebrows. On the social media front, TikTok's future hangs in the balance with a potential U.S. ban due to geopolitical tensions. Humor and personal anecdotes spice up discussions on sports ownership and the intersection of politics and media.
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Podcast Future
- Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss their future podcast plans amidst Trump's inauguration.
- Galloway jokes about becoming more "pornographic and vulgar" to weed out potential media partners.
Wealth and Power
- Wealthy individuals attending Trump's inauguration are prioritizing political expediency over personal values.
- Their attendance demonstrates the power dynamics in a kleptocracy, where economic security doesn't guarantee freedom from political pressure.
Biden's Warning
- Joe Biden's farewell speech warned about the dangers of unchecked tech power, drawing parallels to Eisenhower's military-industrial complex warning.
- Despite its historical importance, Biden's message was overshadowed by the attention surrounding Trump's inauguration.