Kamala’s Presidential Run, CrowdStrike’s Meltdown, and Guest Lydia Polgreen
Jul 23, 2024
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Lydia Polgreen, a New York Times opinion columnist and co-host of the Matter of Opinion podcast, joins the discussion on Kamala Harris's potential presidential run after Joe Biden's endorsement. They delve into the implications of her candidacy, the dynamics of female leadership in politics, and Harris's messaging challenges with younger voters. Additionally, the team examines the recent CrowdStrike incident causing major tech disruptions, reflecting on the vulnerability of corporate power and the intersection of cybersecurity and politics.
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Deep dives
Social Media Reactions to President Biden's Decision Win
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Conspiracy Theory Spreading by Bill Ackman Fail
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Committing to Get Involved in the Presidential Campaign Win
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Kara and Scott discuss Joe Biden passing the torch to Kamala Harris, and how she'll do against Trump. Also, who will be her VP? Friend of Pivot, New York Times Opinion Columnist Lydia Polgreen joins them to discuss. Then, the ongoing fallout from the CrowdStrike update that caused 8.5 million devices to crash on Friday.