Pivot Brown and Bondi Beach Shootings, Trump's AI Executive Order, and Oracle Struggles
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Dec 16, 2025 Kara and Scott dive into a tough weekend of news, discussing shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach, alongside the tragic loss of Rob and Michele Reiner. They tackle rising antisemitism and its alarming global impact, reflecting on the emotional toll it takes during holidays. The duo examines Disney's strategic move against AI-generated content from Google and critiques Trump's recent AI executive order as politically motivated. They also explore Oracle's stock struggles and the ongoing media landscape, predicting possible buyers for Disney.
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Violence at Brown And Bondi Beach
- Scott and Kara reflect on the Brown and Bondi Beach shootings and the shock of public violence during holidays.
- Scott highlights a Muslim bystander who wrestled a gun away, personifying civic bravery amid terror.
Mass Shootings Frequency And Anti‑Semitism
- Scott contrasts the frequency of mass shootings in the U.S. with rare occurrences in countries like Australia.
- He frames anti‑Semitism as a concentrated, dangerous conspiracy-driven bigotry with global impact.
Avoid Panic Moves In AI Competition
- Scott reads OpenAI's moves as panic-driven reactions to competitive threats and suggests caution.
- He implies companies must avoid reflexive measures that erode long-term defensibility.