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Twitter and Elon Head to Court, The Uber Files, and Guest Mark Leibovich

Jul 12, 2022

Mark Leibovich, author of "Thank You for Your Servitude" and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins the discussion on the legal showdown between Elon Musk and Twitter. The conversation dives into shocking revelations from The Uber Files, highlighting the unethical tactics that marked Uber under Travis Kalanick. They debate the controversial practice of bounties for Supreme Court Justice sightings. The episode also touches on the evolving dynamics within venture capital and the moral complexities of corporate accountability in today's political landscape.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating Venture Capital Challenges

5min

Protests, Privacy, and Powerful Players

18min

Uncovering Uber's Ruthless Tactics and Ethical Dilemmas

4min

Startups, Politics, and Power Dynamics

21min

Navigating Legal Landscapes and Sports Writing

8min

Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk and Twitter gearing up for a court battle, the initial revelations from The Uber Files, and Klarna’s slashed valuation. They also debate the ethics of a liberal group offering bounties for Supreme Court Justice sightings. Then, they’re joined by Friend of Pivot Mark Leibovich to discuss his new book, “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVITUDE: Donald Trump’s Washington and the Price of Submission.”

You can find Mark on Twitter at @MarkLeibovich and you can buy his book here.

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