Pivot

Disney's "Epic" Deal, Biden's Memory, and Guests Zoë Schiffer and Kurt Wagner

Feb 13, 2024

Zoë Schiffer, Managing Editor of Platformer and author of a deep dive into Elon Musk's Twitter, joins Kurt Wagner, a social media reporter for Bloomberg known for his insights on the Twitter saga. They explore Disney's major $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, examining its strategic implications. The duo also discusses the challenges surrounding President Biden's public perception and cognitive abilities, weaving in the cultural influence of figures like Taylor Swift. Their conversation offers a fresh perspective on tech, leadership, and the evolving media landscape.

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Kurt Wagner

Zoe Schiffer

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Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter resulted in clashes between his hardcore efficiency vision and the creative and collaborative nature of the company.

Musk's product decisions were driven by his personal experiences, often disregarding the needs of average users.

Musk's shift towards a conservative mindset on Twitter may be a business decision to attract disillusioned users, but it has led to challenges and divisions within the company.

Deep dives

Jack Dorsey's admiration for Elon Musk and the push for private ownership

Jack Dorsey admired Elon Musk and saw the acquisition of Twitter as a way to take the company private. However, the business problems of Twitter were already apparent before Musk's involvement.

Financial Literacy and Gambling Behavior

01:08

The Rise of Airbnb: A Prediction

01:39

The Power of Taylor Swift in Influencing Elections

01:31

Youth, Loyalty, and Innovation in Administration

01:22

Intro

2min

Life, Mortality, and Cultural Reflections

11min

Celebrating Creative Advertising

2min

Political Ads and Perceptions of Leadership

15min

Managing Public Perception

4min

Disney's Bold Gaming Move

6min

Twitter's Turbulent Leadership Transition

15min

Challenges in Revitalizing Advertising and Platform Vision

11min

Geopolitics, Corporations, and Societal Standards

8min

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Exploring Toughness and Tenderness in Relationships

3min

Kara and Scott discuss the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl, and pick their favorite ads. Then, they've got opinions about the new special counsel report that raised questions about Biden's age and memory. Plus, Disney reports blockbuster earnings, and announces a new investment into Epic Games. Our Friends of Pivot are Zoë Schiffer, Managing Editor of Platformer, and author of “Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter," and Kurt Wagner, social media reporter for Bloomberg, and the author of "Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter's Soul."

Follow Zoë at @reporterzoe and Kurt at @kurtwagner8

Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot.

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Pivot

Disney's "Epic" Deal, Biden's Memory, and Guests Zoë Schiffer and Kurt Wagner

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jack Dorsey's admiration for Elon Musk and the push for private ownership

Elon Musk's misguided approach to running Twitter

The problems with Musk's personal product decisions

The radicalization of Elon Musk and its impact on Twitter

Elon Musk's Influence on Twitter and the Role of Yes-Men

Twitter's Challenges and Potential Growth Strategies

Financial Literacy and Gambling Behavior

The Rise of Airbnb: A Prediction

The Power of Taylor Swift in Influencing Elections

Youth, Loyalty, and Innovation in Administration

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Disney's "Epic" Deal, Biden's Memory, and Guests Zoë Schiffer and Kurt Wagner

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jack Dorsey's admiration for Elon Musk and the push for private ownership

Elon Musk's misguided approach to running Twitter

The problems with Musk's personal product decisions

The radicalization of Elon Musk and its impact on Twitter

Elon Musk's Influence on Twitter and the Role of Yes-Men

Twitter's Challenges and Potential Growth Strategies

Financial Literacy and Gambling Behavior

The Rise of Airbnb: A Prediction

The Power of Taylor Swift in Influencing Elections

Youth, Loyalty, and Innovation in Administration

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