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LA Fires, Trump Trades, TikTok, and Legacy Media’s Fate — ft. Andrew Ross Sorkin
Jan 16, 2025
In this discussion, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Editor-at-large of DealBook at The New York Times and co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box, shares his insights on pivotal economic trends shaping Trump's potential second term. He highlights challenges in the private equity sector and the murky waters of AI valuations. The conversation shifts to the rumors of TikTok's sale to Elon Musk and the urgent need for media to regain public trust in a social media era that thrives on sensationalism. Sorkin delivers sharp commentary on what’s at stake for legacy media.
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- The appointment of Donald Trump Jr. as an advisor reflects shifting political dynamics and their implications for economic trends under his father’s potential second term.
- The economic impact of climate change is starkly illustrated by Los Angeles wildfires, emphasizing the need for reassessment of disaster management policies and environmental responsibility.
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