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

Feb 13, 2024
01:16:04
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Kara and Scott discuss Taylor Swift effect on Super Bowl ads and the new special counsel report on Biden's age and memory. They also talk about Disney's blockbuster earnings and investment in Epic Games. Guests Zoe Schiffer and Kurt Wagner provide insights on Elon Musk's Twitter and the battle for Twitter's soul.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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.

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