Pivot Facebook readies the ship, Robinhood looting, Katy Tur on election night and Ant Group
Oct 27, 2020
Katy Tur, MSNBC anchor and NYT Bestselling author, dives into the contrasts between the 2016 and 2020 elections, emphasizing the influence of COVID-19 and societal unrest on political journalism. They discuss Facebook's strategies to handle potential unrest post-election and the alarming customer service crisis at Robinhood over looted funds. Katy shares insights on the evolution of media practices, the impact of high voter turnout, and the importance of responsible reporting in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Out of Place
- Scott Galloway felt out of place at a Time's Man of the Year event with prominent journalists.
- He jokingly questioned if they meant to invite a different Scott Galloway, a rugby player.
60 Minutes Analysis
- Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway analyze the 60 Minutes interviews of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
- They discuss Pence's political skills, Harris's sharpness, and Trump's lack of policy focus.
Spray Tan Metaphor
- Trump's spray tan is metaphorical for his focus on image over substance.
- The Carrier air conditioning story exemplifies this, as it was all press releases and no real action.