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Elon’s Timeline Takeover, Bing’s AI Freakout, and the Sordid Affairs of Sumner Redstone

Feb 17, 2023

James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and co-authors of "Unscripted," dive into the scandalous life of media mogul Sumner Redstone. They explore the intricate dynamics of power and family legacy, shedding light on Redstone's impact on Viacom and CBS. The conversation touches on the ethical dilemmas in leadership, the challenges of aging and caregiving, and the troubling misogyny within corporate culture, offering a riveting look at the consequences of wealth and influence in the media landscape.

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Episode guests

James B. Stewart

Rachel Abrams

Highlights

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Intro

2min

Weekend Getaway and Media Musings

2min

Navigating AI, Politics, and Leadership

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Podcasting's Financial Paradox

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The Shifting Landscape of Electric Vehicles and Global Trade

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The Rise and Fall of Sumner Redstone

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The Untold Dynamics of Power and Misogyny

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Navigating Aging, Wealth, and Media Dynamics

13min

A week of surprising resignations: the FTC’s lone Republican commissioner announced her departure in the Wall Street Journal, and Scotland’s First Minister will step down after drama around a transgender prisoner. Also, the US and China practice electric car diplomacy, and Elon Musk *really* wants you to read his tweets. Friends of Pivot James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams discuss their book, Unscripted, about the scandalous last years of Sumner Redstone.

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