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Billionaires Shouldn't Tweet, Netflix Layoffs, and Guest Rebecca Traister

May 20, 2022

Rebecca Traister, a writer at large for New York Magazine and author of "Good and Mad," joins the conversation to tackle pressing issues like the recent Netflix layoffs and the turbulent social media antics of billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. The discussion delves into the implications of corporate cuts on creativity and the cultural landscape, while also addressing the critical political shifts surrounding abortion rights. Traister emphasizes the power of women's voices and collective activism in these challenging times.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Recapping a Grand Event and Political Shifts

5min

Surveillance, Billionaires, and Corporate Accountability

22min

Netflix Layoffs and the Shifting Landscape of Creativity

2min

Corporate Cuts and Political Struggles

24min

Politics, Abortion, and Empowerment

10min

Primary results are in! Aggrieved billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk can't stop tweeting at the government and Netflix laid off 150 full-time staffers. Also, ICE is watching you. Kara and Scott are joined by Friend of Pivot Rebecca Traister to discuss the impending end of Roe v. Wade.

You can find Rebecca on Twitter at @rtraister.

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CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this episode, we stated that Netflix cancelled its animated Matilda series, which was incorrect. In fact, Matilda is going back into development, but has not been cancelled. The streamer will also release a film version of Matilda the Musical later this year.

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